Pearl E. Johnston, 91

Pearl E. Johnston, 91, passed away on Thursday, Feb. 18, 2010, at Brendan House in Kalispell. Pearl was born in the Deer Park area, June 4, 1918, to Guy and Frances (Stryker) Nutter. She was the first born of four siblings, Earl Nutter, her twin, Carmen Nutter, and Marion Ness. Pearl was raised in the Deer Park area, attending Deer Park School, from first through eighth grades. She graduated from Flathead County High School. Pearl married her childhood sweetheart, Jasper Johnston, and they lived on a ranch in the Deer Park area throughout their married life. After Jasper passed away, Pearl moved into Big Sky Manor in Kalispell, and lived amongst her many friends until moving to Brendan House. Pearl was a longtime member of the First Baptist Church in Columbia Falls. Pearl and Jasper were members of the Saddle Club of Columbia Falls. She was also a member of the Deer Park Ladies Club. She worked at the Midway grocery. Pearl was a dear heart, and will be remembered fondly by all who knew and loved her. Pearl was preceded in death by her husband, Jasper Johnston; and all of her siblings. She is survived by her niece, Janie Wagner, and husband, Sonny, of Columbia Falls. Funeral services for Pearl will be held at 11 a.m. on Monday, Feb. 22, at the Johnson-Gloschat Funeral Home Chapel, in Kalispell. Burial will follow at the Fairview Cemetery. Visitation will be from 9 to 11 a.m. on Monday, Feb. 22, at Johnson-Gloschat Funeral Home. Johnson-Gloschat Funeral Home is caring for Pearl s family. You are invited to go to www.jgfuneralhome.com to offer condolences and view Pearl s tribute wall.