Residents observe birthdays

Cards may be sent to the following people in care of Sylvia G. Thompson Residence Center, 3333 W. 10th St., Sedalia, MO 65301.

Louella Goodson, of Sedalia, will observe her 81st birthday on Sunday.
She was born June 1, 1927, in Cole Camp. She was married to Walter Goodson, who died earlier.
She worked at Lamy’s Manufacturing and was a waitress. She sold LB Price for several years. She enjoys playing cards, dominoes and bingo, making crafts and visiting. She also likes animals.
She has five children, Judy Pickard, Jerry Goodson, Linda Collins and Gary Goodson, all of Sedalia, and Sharon Head, of Aransas, Texas; 13 grandchildren; 26 great-grandchildren; a great-great-grandchild; and several step and stepgreat-grandchildren.

Sam Thaut, of Sedalia, will observe his 85th birthday on Tuesday.
He was born June 3, 1923, in Nebraska. He was married to Ruth Thaut, who died earlier.
He was an engineer for Caterpillar. He likes all types of aircraft. He enjoys visiting with people.
He has a daughter, the late Barbara Thaut; and a grandchild.

Permelia Shoemaker, of Sedalia, will observe her 101st birthday on Saturday.
She was born June 7, 1907, in Springhill, Kan. She was married to Clyne Shoemaker, who died earlier.
She worked for the Wichita Eagle Beagle newspaper. She enjoys crocheting, playing bingo, reading, visiting with others and going to church.

Mary Needy, of Sedalia, will observe her 94th birthday on June 11.
She was born June 11, 1914, in Pettis County. She was married to Eugene F. Needy, who died earlier.
She was a housewife and worked at Lamy’s Manufacturing. She enjoys quilting, gardening, fishing, traveling and spending time with her grandchildren.
She has two children, Clifford Needy and Barbara Scotten, both of Green Ridge; four grandchildren; and nine great-grandchildren.

Anita Nadler, of Sedalia, will observe her 87th birthday on June 11.
She was born June 11, 1921, in Missouri. She was married to Harold Nadler, who died earlier.
She owned a laundry and dry cleaning service in California. She enjoys shopping. She is a member of First Baptist Church.
She has two children, Debbie Weiner, of Springfield, and Candi Teager, of Konga Park, Calif.; and five grandchildren.

Sarah Bush, of Sedalia, will observe her 93rd birthday on June 19.
She was born June 19, 1915, in Kansas. She was married to Charles Bush, who died earlier.
She taught school for a short time. She was an accountant with her husband, while he worked for grain elevators. She enjoyed building things, reading, traveling, cooking and sewing.
She has two children, Jeanette Pahlow, of Sedalia, and Ellen Philbrick, of Harpswell, Maine; four grandchildren; and eight great-grandchildren.

Josephine Knight, of Sedalia, will observe her 95th birthday on June 19.
She was born June 19, 1913, in Brownington.
She was a nurse’s aide, who worked in hospitals and in home health care. She used to enjoy quilting, doing crafts and playing games. Now, she loves visiting with others.
She has four children, Jean Thompson, of Windsor, Reta Clinkenbeard, of Pomerene, Ariz., Alois Rogers, of New Hampshire, and Francis Jensen, of Alabama; nine grandchildren; 13 great-grandchildren; and four great-great-grandchildren.

Sam Potter, of Sedalia, will observe his 90th birthday on June 24.
He was born June 24, 1918, in Sedalia.
He was a farmer and school bus driver. He enjoys hunting, fishing, being outdoors, watching television and playing cards and checkers.
He has five children, Raymond Potter, of Otterville, William G. Potter, of Cameron, and the late Caroline Potter, John Potter and Steve Potter; 10 grandchildren; and 19 great-grandchildren.

Esther Black, of Sedalia, will observe her 89th birthday on June 24.
She was born June 24, 1919, in Laclede, Colo. She was married to Thomas Black, who lives in Sedalia.
She taught school for six years. She was a housewife and a Sunday school teacher for children. She used to enjoy cross-stitch quilting, painting, canning and growing flowers. Now, she likes reading, watching television, playing bingo and cards, going to church and visiting with others.
She has two children, Jerry Black, of Columbia, and Marilyn Cantrell, of Sedalia; six grandchildren; and 11 great-grandchildren.

Ruby Ollison, of Sedalia, will observe her 89th birthday on June 26.
She was born June 26, 1919, in Camdenton. She was married to Elbert Ollison, who died earlier.
She was a homemaker and a professional cook. She made quilts with groups at church and did volunteer work. She loves to watch the birds and grow flowers.
She has five children, Connie Broaddus, of Sedalia, Keith Ollison, of Smithton, Ronnie Ollison and Kenneth Ollison, both of Green Ridge, and the late Teddy Ollison; nine grandchildren; and 10 great-grandchildren.