Pringle “Lad” Johnston
         Richland, Washington
         Einan’s Funeral Home

       GOD SAW YOU GETTING TIRED 
       God saw you getting tired 
       when a cure was not to be.
    So he closed his arms around you 
       and whispered ''Come to Me.''

 You didn't deserve what you went through, 
           so He gave you rest. 
      God's garden must be beautiful, 
         He only takes the best.

       And when we saw you sleeping 
      so peaceful and free from pain, 
        we could not wish you back 
           to suffer that again.

Pringle Lou Johnston, 80, better known as Lad, passed away Sunday, October 28 at Kadlec Medical Center in Richland.

Lad was born August 11,1921 in Vernon County, Missouri to George and Bessie Johnston. He served during World War II for 38 months, most of that time overseas.

Lad married Lois Nadyne Latterner on December 7, 1947 in Fort Scott, Kansas. He was a farmer and a trucker with his brother for many years in Missouri before moving to Richland in 1973. He retired from the Richland School District in 1984 after working at Spaulding, Jason Lee, Chief Joseph, and Tapteal schools.

He and Nadyne enjoyed fishing and traveling in their motor home before his health deteriorated. He was a member of the First Baptist Church of West Richland.

He was preceded in death by his parents; a son, David Leslie; his brother, Wayne Johnston; and his sister, Thelma Linn.

He is survived by his wife, Nadyne, of Richland; daughters and sons-in-law: Linda and Chuck Rudisill, Richland, and Lois and Dale Baird, Bronaugh, Missouri; five grandchildren and their families: Lisa and Adrian St. George, Breanna and Cassandra; Nichole and Aaron McCreight, Joshua, Ashley, and Jordan; Leticia and Jeffery Mahoney, Jeffery III and Zachery; Caleb Baird; Kelli and Eric Dunfee; plus several nieces and nephews. He will be deeply missed.

Services will be held Friday, November 2, 2001, at 1:00 p.m. at Einan' Funeral Home in Richland with burial in Sunset Memorial Gardens.

Visitation will be at Einan’s from 3:00 to 8:00 p.m. Thursday and 8:00 a.m. to noon Friday.

Memorial contributions can be made to the Mid Columbia Kidney Center, 117 S. 3rd Ave, Pasco, WA 99301.