Winnie was truly a pillar of the community. The tack shack, both in Bothell and Woodinville became something of an institution. What proud heritage...

I will always remember this wonderful lady as Aunt Winifred :-) She had a sister named Frances, and two brothers named Richard (Buck) and Alexander (Jake). I believe that was all of the Johnston siblings. Jake was my Dad. Just like Winifred, Jake escaped the Texas heat some years back and spent his final years in Colorado. I remember Winifred when I was boy, visiting Uncle Buck in Texarkana. Winifred played games with us kids at Buck's house. I remember her being pretty, happy, energetic & fun. A few years ago, when I was working in Afghanistan, I mailed Aunt Winifred some jewelry made by the people in the mountains of Afghanistan. I got a wonderful hand-written letter of thanks from Win in return. I'll keep it forever. I even had the chance to talk with Win on the phone when I called her from Afghanistan, and the intelligent, charismatic & energetic aunt that I remembered as a kid was still there. We talked about one of her favorite things - horses! I'm sure Winifred will be a glorious gift to lots of nieces & nephews in heaven. Go rest high on that mountain, Aunt Winifred. Thank you for being part of my family, part of my memories, and part of the legacy that I'm passing on to my children.
Joseph Johnston
jejtexas at hotmail

Russe Family,
I am so sorry for your loss - Mother's are impossible to replace and Winnie will be greatly missed.