The Johnson 83rd reunion

The 83rd annual Johnson Cousin’s Reunion took place Sunday, July 8, at Wibholm Hall in Clarinda. Descendants of four children of Johnathan and Sinar (Bell) Johnson, coming from five different states, were present.

A total of 56 descendants enjoyed a potluck dinner at noon, followed by a short business meeting with President Earl Johnson presiding. Melva (Shipley) Ream read the minutes from last year and Doris Stamm gave the treasurer’s report. Both were approved as read. New business included the announcement of five new babies, three weddings and five deaths since last year’s reunion.

Cards were signed for some who were unable to attend this year. After adjournment, prizes were rewarded and the rest of the afternoon was spent visiting and taking pictures.

Those in attendance included Ron and Sharon Shipley, of Emporia, Kan.; Joe and Melva Ream, of Ottawa, Kan.; Jim and Karen Simpson, of Maryville, Mo.; Darla (Stamm) Miller, of Omaha; Glenn Dean Johnson, of Madison, S.D.; Tina Wasson, Rocky Denny, Elizabeth Rinner and Colton Wasson, all of Red Oak; Debbie Johnson and Ronnie Woodruff, both of Denison; Jodie, McKayla, Mady and Maysee Johnson, all of Des Moines; Gail and Laura Johnson, of Corning; Earl Johnson, Mykel Thoren and Scott, Charmla and Preston Carpenter, all of Stanton; Gayle and Chris Akers, of Pacific Junction; Ed and Mildred Johnson, Roy and Trish Johnson, Jessica, Ryan and Jennifer Johnson and Zachary, Alex, Bradley and Eliza Johnson, all of Gravity; Brandon Haley and fiance Tamara Kibbe, with their daughter Eliza, of Greenfield; Joann Sopher, of LeMars; and Betty Lou Clark, Doris Stamm, Inez Gray, Calvin and Deb Haley, Tamra Haley and her friend Hugo Cruz, Desiree Burch, Shane Mosier, Lilly Burch, Niya Burch, and Stuart Haley and Dakota Weaver, with their son Landon, all of Clarinda.