Comments on: Terence W. ‘Wally’ Johnston, age 76, of Helena https://helenafuneralhome.com/obituaries/terence-w-wally-johnston-age-76-of-helena/ Assisting the Montana communities of Helena, East Helena, Townsend, White Sulphur Springs, Montana City, Clancy & Lincoln Mon, 13 Apr 2026 19:34:34 +0000 hourly 1 https://wordpress.org/?v=6.9.4 By: Nora Bazuin https://helenafuneralhome.com/obituaries/terence-w-wally-johnston-age-76-of-helena/#comment-491068 Mon, 13 Apr 2026 19:34:34 +0000 https://helenafuneralhome.com/?post_type=case&p=32857#comment-491068 Michelle, Travis and Heather, I am so sorry I just heard about Wally’s passing today. He was a great guy and I remember being around him and Uncle Roger and having wonderful laughs and even better stories. I’m sure him and Roger are having a fun, crazy time catching up. He will be missed and I pray God gives you all comfort and peace.

]]> By: Sheila Hogan https://helenafuneralhome.com/obituaries/terence-w-wally-johnston-age-76-of-helena/#comment-491018 Wed, 08 Apr 2026 21:38:17 +0000 https://helenafuneralhome.com/?post_type=case&p=32857#comment-491018 Michelle,
I am thinking of you and your family. What a loss!
Please take care. Sheila Hogan

]]> By: Kathleen Sedgwick https://helenafuneralhome.com/obituaries/terence-w-wally-johnston-age-76-of-helena/#comment-490998 Tue, 07 Apr 2026 16:12:39 +0000 https://helenafuneralhome.com/?post_type=case&p=32857#comment-490998 Michelle and family,
I am deeply saddened to learn of Wally’s passing. He was such a wonderful man. Great memories of long ago…
I am sending hugs, filled with love, to you at this time.

Kathleen Sedgwick

]]> By: Sally Russell https://helenafuneralhome.com/obituaries/terence-w-wally-johnston-age-76-of-helena/#comment-490985 Mon, 06 Apr 2026 12:02:12 +0000 https://helenafuneralhome.com/?post_type=case&p=32857#comment-490985 Sorry to hear. Wally was a great man. RIP.

]]> By: Jim and Bonnie McFarland https://helenafuneralhome.com/obituaries/terence-w-wally-johnston-age-76-of-helena/#comment-490978 Sun, 05 Apr 2026 19:33:03 +0000 https://helenafuneralhome.com/?post_type=case&p=32857#comment-490978 Michelle and Family

We are so sorry to hear of Wally’s passing. You two had a special lifelong bond and made the most of life. Take care.

]]> By: Maureen Oelkers https://helenafuneralhome.com/obituaries/terence-w-wally-johnston-age-76-of-helena/#comment-490973 Sat, 04 Apr 2026 20:49:19 +0000 https://helenafuneralhome.com/?post_type=case&p=32857#comment-490973 Michele we have been out of town and just noticed that Wally has passed. We are heartbroken for you but joyful for his new life in heaven with Jesus. What an amazing and kind man. Our love and prayers are being sent your way to you and all your family. Love & prayers, MO and LO

]]> By: Jackie Shelton https://helenafuneralhome.com/obituaries/terence-w-wally-johnston-age-76-of-helena/#comment-490957 Fri, 03 Apr 2026 12:36:58 +0000 https://helenafuneralhome.com/?post_type=case&p=32857#comment-490957 Michelle and family,
Jackie and I were deeply saddened to hear of Wally’s passing. We hold so many fond memories of time spent racing with him, and even more of the conversations we shared afterward. He had such a gift for storytelling—it was always a joy to listen to him—and his warmth and kindness left a lasting impression on us.
Please know that our hearts are with you and your family during this difficult time. Sending all our love.

]]> By: Jan Shaw https://helenafuneralhome.com/obituaries/terence-w-wally-johnston-age-76-of-helena/#comment-490950 Thu, 02 Apr 2026 22:35:54 +0000 https://helenafuneralhome.com/?post_type=case&p=32857#comment-490950 RIP. Wally. You will be missed. Many great memories. Race in peace

]]> By: Helen Loendorf https://helenafuneralhome.com/obituaries/terence-w-wally-johnston-age-76-of-helena/#comment-490940 Wed, 01 Apr 2026 23:33:20 +0000 https://helenafuneralhome.com/?post_type=case&p=32857#comment-490940 Michelle and family, so sorry to hear about the passing of Wally, May he rest in peace

]]> By: Bud McKay https://helenafuneralhome.com/obituaries/terence-w-wally-johnston-age-76-of-helena/#comment-490900 Mon, 30 Mar 2026 19:11:27 +0000 https://helenafuneralhome.com/?post_type=case&p=32857#comment-490900 The “class” of boat racing. Period. You’ll be missed Wally.

]]> By: Karlee Smith https://helenafuneralhome.com/obituaries/terence-w-wally-johnston-age-76-of-helena/#comment-490899 Mon, 30 Mar 2026 17:49:18 +0000 https://helenafuneralhome.com/?post_type=case&p=32857#comment-490899 Michelle & family— So sorry to hear of Wally’s death. He sounds like he was one in a million, just like you, friend. Take care and know I’m thinking of you. Karlee Smith

]]> By: Troy Sturdevant https://helenafuneralhome.com/obituaries/terence-w-wally-johnston-age-76-of-helena/#comment-490898 Mon, 30 Mar 2026 17:22:12 +0000 https://helenafuneralhome.com/?post_type=case&p=32857#comment-490898 Michelle, Trav, Heather, and the rest of the Johnston family, our prayers are with all of you! Traveling around to races all over as a kid and through college was an absolute blast and will never be forgotten. The time has come for us to celebrate the true pleasure of knowing your family and return condolences in the toughest of times. I still consider Travis one of my real brothers which in turn makes you all family. It’s what happens when you have a great family that happens to live just two houses down since 3rd or 4th grade. I’m beyond ecstatic to have had you all in our lives for so many years and the knowledge Wally shared with me personally could only be described as fatherly. With care, passion, and patience, Wally was never shy with his thoughts or feelings which makes him one of the most genuine people I have ever had the privilege of knowing. After watching me do bodywork the way I was taught in school, Wally once told me “There’s a way things are taught and a way things get done!” He was so much more truthful than I could have ever imagined. I will miss Wally dearly but have the privilege of knowing the rest of the family and for that I will cherish the rest of my life. My wife (Shannon) has heard more stories of few families than yours who have had a profound influence on my life. We love you all, so you are kind of stuck with us! Thank goodness for us! Talk with you soon and Thank you for being who you are! With appreciation, gratitude, thanks, Troy and Shannon Sturdevant. P.S. Say hi to my folks for me Wally!!!

]]> By: Joe Crawford https://helenafuneralhome.com/obituaries/terence-w-wally-johnston-age-76-of-helena/#comment-490881 Sun, 29 Mar 2026 13:28:41 +0000 https://helenafuneralhome.com/?post_type=case&p=32857#comment-490881 Condolences to your family. Fastest i ever Water Skied Was behind wally’s jet boat in the 70s He always had the coolest trucks and boats when I was a kid it was great seeing him through the years

]]> By: Dick & Carol Paulsen https://helenafuneralhome.com/obituaries/terence-w-wally-johnston-age-76-of-helena/#comment-490877 Sun, 29 Mar 2026 02:02:53 +0000 https://helenafuneralhome.com/?post_type=case&p=32857#comment-490877 So sorry to hear about Wally. Keeping you & your family in our thoughts.

]]> By: Ann and John Fitzgerald https://helenafuneralhome.com/obituaries/terence-w-wally-johnston-age-76-of-helena/#comment-490872 Sat, 28 Mar 2026 15:23:08 +0000 https://helenafuneralhome.com/?post_type=case&p=32857#comment-490872 Wally—a true gentleman for sure. Very sad to learn that he has passed away. Sincere condolences to Michelle and the family and many friends in our boatracing world that have a lot of respect for him. Wally will be remenbered fondly by many.

]]> By: Sherry and Tom Cladouhos https://helenafuneralhome.com/obituaries/terence-w-wally-johnston-age-76-of-helena/#comment-490869 Sat, 28 Mar 2026 14:38:22 +0000 https://helenafuneralhome.com/?post_type=case&p=32857#comment-490869 Michelle,
We are so sorry to hear about Wally. Thinking of you and your family.

]]> By: Rod Bourke https://helenafuneralhome.com/obituaries/terence-w-wally-johnston-age-76-of-helena/#comment-490861 Fri, 27 Mar 2026 19:46:13 +0000 https://helenafuneralhome.com/?post_type=case&p=32857#comment-490861 Thanks for all the incredible memories at the boat races Wally, you are missed by so many including myself.

]]> By: Rick O'Connell https://helenafuneralhome.com/obituaries/terence-w-wally-johnston-age-76-of-helena/#comment-490856 Fri, 27 Mar 2026 14:39:37 +0000 https://helenafuneralhome.com/?post_type=case&p=32857#comment-490856 Michelle and family-So sorry to hear about Wally. We lost a good one.

]]> By: Debbie Morrison https://helenafuneralhome.com/obituaries/terence-w-wally-johnston-age-76-of-helena/#comment-490845 Thu, 26 Mar 2026 23:28:43 +0000 https://helenafuneralhome.com/?post_type=case&p=32857#comment-490845 Dear Michelle and family:

I’m so very sorry for your loss of Wally. It’s particularly sad in that I had the pleasure of singing at your wedding. I hope the love of family and friends will comfort you during this difficult time. You are in my prayers!

Debbie (Card) Morrison

]]> By: Linda Kindrick https://helenafuneralhome.com/obituaries/terence-w-wally-johnston-age-76-of-helena/#comment-490840 Thu, 26 Mar 2026 20:33:08 +0000 https://helenafuneralhome.com/?post_type=case&p=32857#comment-490840 Michelle and family –

I am so sorry to see this about Wally. What a guy! You two made a great team.

God bless!

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