1948 ~ 2018

 

WALTER E. JOHNSTON

July 28, 1948 – July 17, 2018

Walt was born and raised in Colorado Springs where he lived his entire life.  He was a graduate of Widefield High School (class of 66) and spent 45 years employed at Western Forge Corporation.  Walt also spent a tour in Vietnam with the Marine Corp, something he was very proud of.  After returning home from Vietnam he met and married the love of his life, Eileen Foley, to which they recently celebrated their 46th wedding anniversary.  He was a member of the Colorado Springs Manufacturing Golf League for many years and shared his passion for golf with his children.  Walt was an all around good guy, loving husband, father and grandfather who was loved by all who knew him.  He is survived by his wife, Eileen, their three children, Christopher, Joseph and Vanessa, seven grandchildren, his brother-in-law Bill Foley, (whom he raised from the age of 6) and his sister, Jan Blalock.