Family Gram

2010

Ryan L. Odenwalder Beloved Son & Scholar Our beloved Ryan (27) passed away on April 9, 2010 surrounded by his loving family from injuries sustained in an automobile accident on March 26, 2010 in Orange, CA. Ryan L Odenwalder was born to Gary L and Darlene Hutchings Odenwalder on Oct 21, 1982 in Salt Lake City. Ryan graduated early from Bingham High School, Cum laude from Westminster College, Cum laude from Chapman University School of Law in 2009, where he was Law Review notes editor, an Academic Fellow in Civil Procedure and obtained the highest grades at the University in Land Regulation, Water and Civil Rights. He passed the California State Bar in 2009 and was employed as a legal counsel for Morgan Drexen in Anaheim, CA. Ryan loved to learn, he worked hard to maintain his Merit Scholarships. After graduating from Westminster he worked at EBay for a year and a half saving his money so he could attend law school. Ryan loved music, and traveling with his family, especially to Disneyland. Ryan was a kind thoughtful son who kept in constant touch with his parents and grandmother. We have always been proud of Ryan, in his accomplishments, his integrity, work ethnic and kindness towards others. We know that he was welcomed into the loving arms of his Grandma and Grandpa Gene and Grandpa O. Ryan will always be in our hearts and our thoughts until we meet again. He is survived by his parents and grandmother, Florence Ruddy Odenwalder and many aunts, uncles and cousins.

Courtesy Terry Johnson.

2009

Farewell Caden Stinson, stillborn on the afternoon of April 8, 2009 at Carson Tahoe Regional Medical Center in Carson City, Nevada. Caden is survived by his parents, William and Kristin Stinson, and brother Andrew of Hawthorne, NV; his maternal grandmother, Tamara Bunch, of Carson City; his paternal grandparents, Andy and Brenda Stinson, Hawthorne; aunt Amanda Stinson, Hawthorne; and uncles Aaron, Shawn, and Seth. Caden will also be missed by many great grandparents, great aunts and uncles, and other extended family members and close friends. Funeral arrangements are being handled by Gunter's Funeral Home in Hawthorne, Nevada. Courtesy Terry Johnson, a great-uncle.

Farewell Anna (Johnson) Augustine (1923-2009), seventh of nine children (five girls, four boys) of Oscar and 'LaVern' (Chidester) Johnson, born on May 1, 1923 in Melba, Idaho and passed on March 7, 2009. She was 85. 'Anne' married (1) 'Eddie' Stephens on July 29, 1939 in Boise, Idaho. They had no children. They divorced. 'Anne' first married (2) 'Bill' Augustine (passed) on July 28, 1947 in Las Vegas, Nevada. 'Bill' and 'Anne' adopted Theresa 'Terri' Johnson (1957— ), daughter of 'Dot' Johnson (1934-1978). Theresa lives in Shoshone, Idaho. 'Anne' wrote The World War II Years in 1991, 50th anniversary of Pearl Harbor, a short recollection of her time and memories of those days when she, a sister, and mother were Rosie the Riveters on the shop floor of Consolidated Aircraft Factory (later known as Convair) near San Diego. See Family Letter, Spring, 1992, pp. 14-17. 'Anne's passing leaves only three, of 61, surviving grandchildren of 'C.P. and 'Annie' (Bennedsen) Johnson: Hazel (Johnson) Perron 'Lou's branch, a first cousin to 'Anne', who lives in Hagerman, ID; Verna (Johnson) McMillan, 'Vern's branch, a first cousin to 'Anne', who lives in Sequim, WA; and 'Eunice' (Johnson) Powell, Oscar's branch, a sister to 'Anne', who lives in Richfield, ID. 'Anne' and 'Bill' took care of a nephew and niece, Terry and 'Laura' Johnson, when their parents worked winters at the resort in Sun Valley, Idaho. 'Bill' and 'Anne' lived for many years on Mulberry Court in Concord, CA where he worked for the phone company and she worked for Childrens' Services (Adoptions) in Contra Costa County. Photo taken February, 1973 in Grand View, ID, by Sheron (Burghardt) Johnson, a sister-in-law.

2008

Farewell Mitch Humphries (1918—2008), eldest child of eight (four boys, three girls, one infant) of 'Cob' and 'Leah' Humphries. "My uncle, Mitch Humphries, 90, died the 27th of October, 2008 after battling skin cancer for about a year. My dad, 'Chet', has really missed him. He was my dad's oldest brother. His wife and daughter used to come for Christmas every year for about ten or more years when I was growing up. We have lots of pictures of them spending Christmas with us. Mitch was the one who got me my job on the Alaska pipeline. Our family will really miss him." Courtesy Scott Humphries, a nephew.

Farewell Rita (Myers) Griffith, third generation, Anna's branch, who passed on May 30, 2008 in Boise, ID. Rita was born to Charles and Anna (Johnson) Myers at the Myers ranch in Shoshone, ID on February 11, 1916, youngest of seven children (four girls and three boys). She was the younger twin to Rose (Myers) Bliss. Rita was the sole surviving child. She was 92. Rita married Nelson 'Orris' Griffith (1913—1967). They had three children: Dwaine Griffith (1935-1996), 'Douglas' Griffith (1938— ), and 'Barb' (Griffith) Anderson (1945— ). Rita had many grandchildren and great grandchildren. Rita and I are first cousins, once removed. We are both descendants of 'C.P.' and 'Annie' (Bennedsen) Johnson. It has been my sincere pleasure to get to know Rita since I moved to Boise. She faithfully saved copies of Family Letter and Family Gram. I am very proud of our family and especially her. There must be something good in that Little Wood River water! Courtesy Terry Johnson, fourth generation, Oscar's branch.

2007

Farewell Treasure Ruby, sixth generation, 'Lou's branch, who passed on October 4, 2007. Treasure was born August 6, 1995. Courtesy Trudy (Bluemer) Ruby, mother.

Farewell Justin Slotto, who passed on July 9, 2007. Courtesy Julie (McQueen) Meecham, mother.

2001
Belated farewell to 'Pat' (Taylor) Stahl, fourth generation, 'Vern's branch, who passed on January 31, 2001 in Centralia WA. 'Pat' was born January 10, 1931 to Matthew and Vernetta 'Billie' (Johnson) Taylor, second eldest of six children (three boys and three girls). 'Pat's blended family: Michael Stahl (1950—1977), Sherrie Stahl (1954— ), Mark Stahl (1955— ), 'Larry' Stahl, Jr. (1960— ), Sheryl Stahl (1961— ), Linda Stahl (1963—1979), David Stahl (1966— ), and Michelle Stahl (1971— ). Courtesy Jerome A. 'Jerry' Taylor, a brother.

1995

Belated farewell to Ella M. (Ahlborn) Atwood, fourth generation, 'Vern's branch, who passed on September 27, 1995 in Oak Harbor, WA. Ella M. was born in 1935 to 'Ella' Johnson, eldest of four children (two boys and two girls). Ella M. had three children: Earl Atwood (1957— ), Aaron Atwood (1958— ), and Joi Atwood (1959— ). Courtesy Jerome A. 'Jerry' Taylor, a first cousin.