Celebrations
Published 10:18 pm Wednesday, January 14, 2009
Thelma Johnson
Thelma Johnson of Lake Stevens celebrated her 100th birthday Jan. 7.
She was born Jan. 7, 1909, in a farmhouse in Gary, Minn., during a snowstorm.
Thelma is still very independent and enjoys bingo, craft time and entertainment. She lives at Ashley Point Senior Community, where a party was held for her. About 70 people attended, including Thelma’s family and friends.
Thelma attributes her long life to eating healthy food and not smoking, and her Scandinavian background.
Pautz and Bracht
Julie Pautz and Matthew Bracht, both of Woodinville, plan a Feb. 21 wedding in Lake Stevens.
Their parents are Joyce Pautz of Kirkland and the late Gary Pautz, and Rex and Debra Bracht of Lake Stevens.
Julie is a graduate of Juanita High School. She works for Microsoft.
Matt is a graduate of Lake Stevens High School. He is a party chief with White Shields.
The wedding will take place at Ebenezer Lutheran Church in Lake Stevens with a reception at the Grand Vista Ballroom at Naval Station Everett.
For more information on free Celebrations and Love Story in Thursday’s Herald, please call Christina Harper at 425-339-3491 or e-mail harper@heraldnet.com.
