- Date Of Birth: February 11, 1940
- Date Of Death: November 21, 2022
- State: Montana
Keith Johnston was born in Los Angeles, California on February 11, 1940. He grew up in Hobbs,
New Mexico, and attended the University of New Mexico where he was the President of his
Fraternity Sigma Phi Epsilon. Upon graduation, Keith was immediately drafted into the United
States Army. He became an officer and went to flight school where his love for flying was
satisfied. He did two tours of duty in Vietnam and earned three Bronze Stars. After 20 years in the
military, Keith retired and moved to California. He worked as a consultant in communications for
Los Angeles County and the City of Long Beach.
In 1991, he met his wife Ellen who was born and raised in Montana. They were married in April, 1993.
Travel was always on their agenda. Keith and Ellen especially loved cruising, which took them to
many parts of the world. Their plans to retire at the beach were changed when Keith and Elien
purchased the Huckleberry House Bed and Breakfast from Ellen’s brother Bob and sister-in-law
Jessie. They found that they loved being innkeepers. They enjoyed the countless guests who
Libby.
Keith passed away suddenly on November 21, 2022 with Ellen at his side. He is
survived by Ellen and two daughters from a previous marriage, Lisa Thompson and husband
Alfred, and granddaughters Victoria and Olivia; Linda Johnston and granddaughters
Megan and Sydney, and grandson Zachary.
