Jacob grew up in Idaho Falls and Teton. After graduating from St. Anthony High School, he attended Ricks College then was drafted into the U.S. Army. On May 18, 1956, he married Norma in Idaho Falls Temple. They raised their five children in their home in Ammon. He received his accounting degree from Utah State University and became a Senior Auditor, Department of Energy. He was a member of The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints and served in many callings. He particularly loved scouting activities with the young men. He and Norma faithfully served two six-month missions at Martin's Cove in 2005 and 2006. He enjoyed camping with his family at Stanley Lake and Island Park. He liked to grow a big garden and loved sharing his vegetables with neighbors. He also enjoyed beekeeping and shared that interest with son and grandsons. Survivors included: son Dennis (Dana) Johnston of West Point, UT; son Bruce (Paula) Johnston of Amarillo, TX; son David (Jan) Johnston of Anchorage, AK; son Michael (Michelle) Johnston of Highland, UT; daughter Lisa (Kirk) Dyorich of Idaho Falls; sisters Joyce (Kay) Johnson of Idaho Falls and Diane (Stephen) Wilcken of Rexburg; and 20 grandchildren and 24 great grandchildren. Graveside services held Saturday, August 29th. Bishop Brian Nelson officiated.
Jacob grew up in Idaho Falls and Teton. After graduating from St. Anthony High School, he attended Ricks College then was drafted into the U.S. Army. On May 18, 1956, he married Norma in Idaho Falls Temple. They raised their five children in their home in Ammon. He received his accounting degree from Utah State University and became a Senior Auditor, Department of Energy. He was a member of The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints and served in many callings. He particularly loved scouting activities with the young men. He and Norma faithfully served two six-month missions at Martin's Cove in 2005 and 2006. He enjoyed camping with his family at Stanley Lake and Island Park. He liked to grow a big garden and loved sharing his vegetables with neighbors. He also enjoyed beekeeping and shared that interest with son and grandsons. Survivors included: son Dennis (Dana) Johnston of West Point, UT; son Bruce (Paula) Johnston of Amarillo, TX; son David (Jan) Johnston of Anchorage, AK; son Michael (Michelle) Johnston of Highland, UT; daughter Lisa (Kirk) Dyorich of Idaho Falls; sisters Joyce (Kay) Johnson of Idaho Falls and Diane (Stephen) Wilcken of Rexburg; and 20 grandchildren and 24 great grandchildren. Graveside services held Saturday, August 29th. Bishop Brian Nelson officiated.
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