Dennis Wayne Johnston

August 5, 1972 - September 13, 2021

Dennis Wayne Johnston, Born August 5, 1972 - Died September 13, 2021 "I expect to pass through life but once. If therefor, there be any kindness I can show, or any good thing I can do to any fellow being, let me do it now, for I shall not pass this way again." ~~William Penn Dennis Johnston, passed away in his Goshen home at the age of 49, of probable heart issues. He is survived by his estranged son, Casey Valentine, and his daughter, Misty Ren�. His impact on the lives of his extended family-- Barbara Maciel, his mother, nephews, Johnathon, Carl, James, and Kaiden, as well as his great-nephew, Liam Riley; and sister, is immeasurable for the love and support his presence brought. Dennis took pride in his work as a Safety Manager, that kept people productive in a safe environment, as well as enabled him to provide an even work-life balance to his family. He loved spending family time together, trips with his daughter, camping with the nephews, and spontaneous trips to large parks and cities. He relished road trips with his daughter, exposing her to the world beyond her immediate bubble ~ It was his greatest hope that she would come to understand she could choose any life she wants and embrace her agency, achieved through determination and independence. Dennis was a huge music fan from an early age, his major in college was Classical Guitar. His guitars hanging around his home were a testament to his appreciation for the variety of sounds an instrument can conjure, and he opined that humanity was similar, and he was able to appreciate those individual tones and how they blended. A beacon of compassion and positivity, Dennis' beautiful heart was heavy with the premature loss of his love, Jenny, and only expressed that by building up others and being the voice of grace, kindness, and acceptance, everyone needs sometimes. He truly believed that every hurdle could be overcome with will-power, self-confidence, and love. Due to the vast distances between his family, a memorial service is planned in 2022 at his favorite camping area and folks will be notified of details, personally.