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Dale Eugene Johnston

[October 20, 2016]    Dale Eugene Johnston, 68, of San Tan Valley, AZ., formerly of Lincoln, passed away October 17, 2016, in Gilbert, AZ.

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Dale Eugene Johnston, 68, of San Tan Valley, AZ., formerly of Lincoln, passed away October 17, 2016, in Gilbert, AZ.

Services were held October 20, 2016, in Chandler, AZ.

Dale was born December 25, 1947, in Lincoln, the son of Cletus and Evelyn (Bailey) Johnston. He married the love of his life Sarah Bryant on June 14, 1968, in Lincoln. He was a 1966 graduate of LCHS. Dale was formerly employed by General Telephone and the Lincoln Post Office where he served from 1972-1978.

In 1978 he transferred to Scottsdale, AZ where he continued his postal career. Dale's postal career started in Viet Nam, where he served as a mail clerk while serving his country in the United States Army.

He was a member of the American Bowling Congress and was at one time a certified junior bowling instructor. He was the first person to bowl a 300 and a 299 at Logan Lanes.

Surviving are his wife Sarah Johnston of San Tan Valley, AZ, mother Evelyn Johnston of Lincoln, one very special aunt; Margaret Rogers of Lincoln, daughters Dawn Day of San Tan Valley, AZ and Wendy Johnston (Larry Ballenger) of Florence, AZ, grandchildren: Leann and Patrick "Mikie" Day of San Tan Valley, AZ, Christopher Johnston also of San Tan Valley, and Stuart "Stuey", Bridget, and Destry Dale Ballenger all of Florence, AZ.

He was preceded in death by his father and one granddaughter.

Memorial donations may be made to donor's choice.

Holland Barry & Bennett Funeral Home assisted the family with obituary publication.

Obituary provided by:  Holland Barry & Bennett Funeral Home