Zane A. Johnston

Zane A. Johnston, age 69 of Midland, died Monday afternoon March 9, 2009 at the Toni and Trish House in Auburn. The son of the late Glenn and Blanche (Ely) Johnston was born in South Haven, Michigan on May 5, 1939 where he was raised and educated. Zane served in the United States Air Force during Vietnam. He had been employed with Virginia Power Company until his retirement in 1994. On October 26, 1968 in St. Joseph, Michigan, Zane married the former Helen J. Daniels. He enjoyed hunting, shooting many different types of guns and was an amateur gun collector.

Surviving is his wife of 40 years, Helen Johnston; daughter, Maryanne Johnston of Virginia; step son, Randall (Sheila) Chism of Midland; 4 grandchildren; brother, Stanley (Donna) Johnston of South Haven.

Per the wishes of Zane cremation has taken place. A celebration of his life will be held 1:00 p.m. Saturday March 21, 2009 at Casco United Methodist Church in Casco, Twp Michigan. Inurnment will be in McDowell Cemetery in South Haven. Personal messages of support may be left for the family at www.wilson-miller.com. Arrangements are under the care of Wilson MILLER Funeral Home