Lucille Steinert Johnston, daughter of the late Charles Clyde Steinert and Birdie Allie Jones, was born Nov. 17, 1933, in Macomb, and departed this life on Oct. 17, 2021, in Olathe, Kan., at the age of 87 years and 11 months. She grew up around Macomb and graduated from Norwood High School in 1951. On June 20, 1953, she was united in marriage to Andrew Johnston. They were blessed with two children, Patricia Luanne (Johnston) Tripp and Walter Andrew Johnston, and were together 52 years before Andrew passed away on Aug. 15, 2005. Lucille loved the Lord. She was saved at an early age and was baptized along with her husband and children. She always had a strong faith in the Lord and never doubted that he died for our sins and rose again. She was always busy. She loved her home and family and enjoyed cooking and the outside care of her lawn, garden and flowers. She was a very generous, friendly person. While raising her family, she worked for the United States Treasury for 27 years. She has gathered many friends along her journey here. She believed you had to cultivate friends like you do flowers, talk to them, encourage them and be a friend. Her little dog, Bridget (Bischon), has been a real companion and has given her many hours of company. She was preceded in death by her parents; her husband; and two brothers, Charles Steinert and Dan Steinert. She leaves behind to miss her presence, pleasant smile and happy voice, her daughter, Patty (Doug) Tripp; her son, Wally (Jeanette) Johnston; three grandchildren, Andrea (Chip) Johnson, Lance (Melodi) Tripp and Amber Asbury; eight great-grandchildren, Erin, Luke and Eva Johnson; Gavin and Pierce Tripp; and Liv, Eden and Maeven Asbury; a brother, Clyde Jr. (Alberta) Steinert; and many loved nieces and nephews, other relatives and friends. Gravesides services for Lucille Johnston were held Saturday, Oct. 23, 2021, at 12 p.m. at Thomas Cemetery, Norwood, with Bro. Richard Johnston officiating. Doug Tipp, Lance Tripp, Gavin Tripp, Pierce Tripp, Chip Johnson and Luke Johnson served as pallbearers. Burial was in Thomas Cemetery under the direction of Craig-Hurtt Funeral Home, Mansfield. Online Condolences: www.craighurttfuneralhome.com.
Lucille (Steinert) Johnston, 11-17-1933---10-17-2021 -
Dear Family and Friends,
I have been called away for a new job, a new location. I can’t tell you in person what a beautiful place this is to be, but the Bible describes it as streets of gold, walls of jasper, gates of pearl, and where the roses never fade. Earth is a beautiful place. Majestic mountains, green meadows, streams of cool water. And all the beauty of sunshine, rain, flowers and trees. I have enjoyed living here and I thank God for the days he has granted to me. My steps have shortened and got fewer. But oh, how I have enjoyed living. When I look back time has gone so fast. My two children have married and have families and grandchildren. I have gotten to see and enjoy all of them. I have had some sad times, like all of you. When you lose your parents, siblings, and dear husband, there are sad and lonely days and nights, and sometimes tears. But I am a positive person with a strong faith in God. I believe in the trinity and I know Jesus died and rose again for me and you. He lives in my heart, so don’t be sad for me but happy knowing that I am with Jesus waiting and watching when I can see all of you again. So, get your heart in tune with Jesus. I don’t know what I will be doing in Heaven, maybe polishing those pearly gates. I just know that is where I am going because the Bible tells us so, and I believe the Bible. My family has been so good to me. My daughter Patty and Doug and their family have been so much help through my sickness, hospital stays and daily living, like keeping my refrigerator full of cooked food. If I needed help, they were there for me. My son, Wally, loves me and has been very close to me over the years. I always felt he would be there if I needed help, but he lives a few miles away and his family requires his attention. I miss the time I haven’t gotten to spend with them. I love them all. I have many friends. Some are older like I am, but they bring a lot of laughter and joy. I have had a happy life. I have loved and been loved. Andrew, my husband whom I dearly loved, but after 52 years he was called away. It has been 16 years, and no one could take his place with me. I thank God for him, my two children and their families who I pray for daily. My hope is that there is a prayer warrior to take my place in prayer for all of them. My in-laws are all gone. Their children still call and visit me. I love them and am so thankful for them. I will say good-bye but only for a while. Look for me up there polishing those pearly gates where the roses never fade Remember I love you all. Time passes fast so be kind, visit and enjoy your family, and pray for each other.
Love, Lucille, Mom, Gigi
