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LAPLATA - Sixty-four family members and friends attended the 36th Hoffman, Still, Henderson, Boyd family reunion Saturday, May 24, at the American Legion building in LaPlata,. The reunion is held annually for the descendents of George and Christina (Yost) Hoffman, who immigrated from Germany in the 1800s. Hostesses were: Linda Ruth Bush, Andee Bush, and Nelba Shockley.
This year’s theme was First Family Birthday Party, with special emphasis placed on two Boyd descendants: Ernie Boyd who will be 90 years old in July, and Mary Elizabeth Sweezer who turned 80 in April. Their niece/cousin, Ruthie Bush, made and decorated unique cakes for them which were placed on a special table. All family members who are celebrating a decade birthday in 2008 were also recognized. Birthday banners were hung, and festive tables lined the hall, decorated with birthday tablecloths, party favors and balloons. The party began at noon. Ruthie Bush welcomed everyone followed by a reading entitled Family brought by Willard Koger and read by Nelba Shockley. Donald Epperson began the carry-in meal with a prayer of blessing.
Family and friends attending from LaPlata were: Paul & Marjorie Mattingly, Charles Thompson, Ernie Boyd, Mary Williams, Karleen Randolph, Kristen Brown, Willard Koger, Greg & Judy Williams, Tom & Sharon Shumaker and Virgil Lindberg.
Those attending from other Missouri towns were: Darrell & Peggy Allen, Deb Taylor, Dylan Taylor, Kayse Miles, Tara Fitzsimmons and Teryn, Jean Thompson, Breanne Rector, Breanna Lowe, Nelba Shockley, Janet Wadlow, Mary Lou Teter, Duane & Ruth Sullivan, Frank & Linda Ruth Bush, Jason & Andee Bush and Zak & Kohl, Macon; Dillon Johnson, Daryl Henderson and Ida Lee Curtis, Kirksville; Duke & Bev Harrington, Atlanta; Crystal Allen, Debby Peavler, Lachelle Hatcher and Keaton, Marilyn Thomas, and Phil & Sarah Sanders, Elmer; Janet Farmer, Moberly; Leola Dunseith, Columbia; Betty Boyd, John & Robin McCullar and Roberta, Glenwood; and Leon & Romelle Hoffman, Napoleon.
Out of state attendees were: Donald & Mary Epperson and Mary Elizabeth Sweezer, Fort Madison, Iowa; Sharon Bortz, Mt. Pleasant, Iowa; Vernon & Joyce Epperson, Washington, Illinois; David Bunce, Kansas City, Kansas; Charles & Carol Bunce, Irving, Texas, and Tracy Gray, Las Vegas, Nevada.
After lunch, a business meeting and program were held. Family and friends entertained with personal Ernie stories about how he had touched and influenced their lives in celebration of his upcoming birthday. A moment of reflection followed when Nelba Shockley read the births, marriages and deaths of family members during the past year. Door prizes were given to Mary Williams and Mary Lou Teter for having baked the most recent cakes from scratch and Kristen Brown for being the last person to give Ernie a hug. Before and after lunch, the day was filled with conversation, laughter, and photo taking.
LAPLATA - Sixty-four family members and friends attended the 36th Hoffman, Still, Henderson, Boyd family reunion Saturday, May 24, at the American Legion building in LaPlata,. The reunion is held annually for the descendents of George and Christina (Yost) Hoffman, who immigrated from Germany in the 1800s. Hostesses were: Linda Ruth Bush, Andee Bush, and Nelba Shockley.
This year’s theme was First Family Birthday Party, with special emphasis placed on two Boyd descendants: Ernie Boyd who will be 90 years old in July, and Mary Elizabeth Sweezer who turned 80 in April. Their niece/cousin, Ruthie Bush, made and decorated unique cakes for them which were placed on a special table. All family members who are celebrating a decade birthday in 2008 were also recognized. Birthday banners were hung, and festive tables lined the hall, decorated with birthday tablecloths, party favors and balloons. The party began at noon. Ruthie Bush welcomed everyone followed by a reading entitled Family brought by Willard Koger and read by Nelba Shockley. Donald Epperson began the carry-in meal with a prayer of blessing.
Family and friends attending from LaPlata were: Paul & Marjorie Mattingly, Charles Thompson, Ernie Boyd, Mary Williams, Karleen Randolph, Kristen Brown, Willard Koger, Greg & Judy Williams, Tom & Sharon Shumaker and Virgil Lindberg.
Those attending from other Missouri towns were: Darrell & Peggy Allen, Deb Taylor, Dylan Taylor, Kayse Miles, Tara Fitzsimmons and Teryn, Jean Thompson, Breanne Rector, Breanna Lowe, Nelba Shockley, Janet Wadlow, Mary Lou Teter, Duane & Ruth Sullivan, Frank & Linda Ruth Bush, Jason & Andee Bush and Zak & Kohl, Macon; Dillon Johnson, Daryl Henderson and Ida Lee Curtis, Kirksville; Duke & Bev Harrington, Atlanta; Crystal Allen, Debby Peavler, Lachelle Hatcher and Keaton, Marilyn Thomas, and Phil & Sarah Sanders, Elmer; Janet Farmer, Moberly; Leola Dunseith, Columbia; Betty Boyd, John & Robin McCullar and Roberta, Glenwood; and Leon & Romelle Hoffman, Napoleon.
Out of state attendees were: Donald & Mary Epperson and Mary Elizabeth Sweezer, Fort Madison, Iowa; Sharon Bortz, Mt. Pleasant, Iowa; Vernon & Joyce Epperson, Washington, Illinois; David Bunce, Kansas City, Kansas; Charles & Carol Bunce, Irving, Texas, and Tracy Gray, Las Vegas, Nevada.
After lunch, a business meeting and program were held. Family and friends entertained with personal Ernie stories about how he had touched and influenced their lives in celebration of his upcoming birthday. A moment of reflection followed when Nelba Shockley read the births, marriages and deaths of family members during the past year. Door prizes were given to Mary Williams and Mary Lou Teter for having baked the most recent cakes from scratch and Kristen Brown for being the last person to give Ernie a hug. Before and after lunch, the day was filled with conversation, laughter, and photo taking.
