COLUMBIA CITY – Carolyn L. Moore Johnston, 70, a resident of Columbia Township, died at 3:20 p.m. Nov. 7, 2013, in Parkview Oaks following a lengthy battle with cancer. She was born March 5, 1943, in Anderson, to Don and Ruth Sheefel Moore. On June 4, 1961, she married David L. Johnston, who survives, and they resided in Warsaw until April 1962, when they moved to Columbia City where Mr. Johnston was associated in the operation of the Penguin Point Restaurant. Her family made their home in Wabash where she spent her formative years, later moving to Warsaw, graduating from Warsaw High School with the class of 1961. In 1971, the Johnstons purchased The Nook restaurant in Columbia City, which they continue to operate. Also surviving are two sons, Lance (and spouse Brenda) Johnston, Wheaton, Ill., and Daniel (and spouse Shanna) Johnston, Columbia City; five grandchildren: Ashley Davis, Amy Johnston, Lydia Ruter, Levi Johnston and Linzi Johnston; two great-grandchildren, Milo Meurlott and Walker Evan Davis; and three brothers: Michael Moore, Warsaw; Steve Moore, Muncie; and Bill Moore, Secrist Lake. She was preceded in death by a sister, Ellen Turner. Services will be at 11 a.m. Wednesday at Smith and Sons Funeral Home, Columbia City, with the Rev. Lynn Morey, brother-in-law of Mrs. Johnson, officiating. Burial will be in Greenhill Cemetery. Calling is from 2 to 4 p.m. and 6 to 8 p.m. Tuesday at the funeral home and one hour before the service on Wednesday. ***** Memorials may be made to Kosciusko Cancer Care Fund. Condolences may be sent via www.smithandsonsfuneralhome.com
