Virginia Johnston Obituary

Dr. Virginia (Ginny) Johnston, age 91, of Deer River, MN, passed away on Saturday December 5, 2020.

Ginny attended U of MN where she completed a BS in Medical Technology. After some years raising a family, she attended graduate school at the UMKC earning a Ph. D in Education. She held faculty positions at Avila College, UMKC and was the first Chairman of the Department of Clinical Laboratory Science at the University of Kansas Medical Center. She served as the president of both the Missouri and Kansas Societies of Clinical Laboratory Science.

After moving from KC to Lawrence KS to finish her career at KU, Ginny was a member of Trinity Episcopal Church, the Endacott Society, University Women's Club and the KU Alumni Association.

In retirement, Ginny loved gardening, fishing and knitted relentlessly. Her passion was playing bridge, most especially competitively gaining masters points in the American Contract Bridge League. Ginny's leadership provided a role model of strength and perfection, both professionally and for her family.

Ginny is preceded in death by her parents and loving spouse of 67 years, the Rev Lewis Johnston.

Ginny is survived by her children; Deborah (Daniel) Ramlow of Duluth, MN, Jeffrey (Jackie) Johnston of Waconia, MN and Elizabeth "Lisa" (Bill) Dorn of Tucson, AZ; eight grandchildren; and 11 great grandchildren.

Memorials are preferred to St. Peter's Episcopal Church, 100 East Red Bridge Road, Kansas City, MO.

Arrangements are with Rowe Funeral Home and Cremation Services of Grand Rapids, MN. To sign the online guestbook or send condolences visit www.rowefuneralhomeandcrematory.com