Newton Presbyterian Manor
FEBRUARY 2023
An education in love:
The Arlee and JoAnn Johnson story Arlee and JoAnn Johnson met in the first grade when the teacher directed Arlee to sit in the desk behind the girl with the pigtails. Given that the school was small, from that point on they were in the same class every year until they graduated from Corn High School in western Oklahoma.
Gerald “Chris” Christensen, showing the “LOVE” to staff
Following graduation, they both commuted to Southwestern State College and majored in speech. This meant that they continued to see each other in class on a regular basis, but it wasn’t until their second year of college that they began dating seriously.
The holidays may seem like long ago by now, but we have to acknowledge assisted living resident Gerald “Chris” Christensen.
They were married on January 15, 1966. Arlee and JoAnn Johnson wedding
During their 57 years of marriage, they moved about the country working first as teachers and then serving in pastoral ministry in various locations throughout North America. They have three children who are married, three grandchildren and one great granddaughter. u Arlee and JoAnn Johnson
To help celebrate the holidays and show his appreciation for the care he receives throughout the year, Chris handcrafted Christmas ornaments for each member of the assisted living staff. Chris also handcrafted 27 total of "The Lord's Prayer" hangings (seen behind him in the photo above) gifting most to family and friends and selling three. Thank you, Chris, for your kindness and sharing your holiday cheer with us, we appreciate you! u
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