David and Joyce Johnson Family Foundation Endowment

Year Founded
2009

Purpose of Fund
The purpose of the endowment is to give to various charities that will make a difference to needy people and families.  The family plans to meet each year and as a family decide where to direct the gift.  Our hope is for this family endowment gift to grow and be carried on for future generations.

History of Fund
In June 1973, David and Joyce Johnson moved from Indianapolis to a farm home in Cloverdale, Indiana with their six children, then aged 3 – 11.  They left a 5-bedroom, 3-bathroom home and settled into a 3-bedroom 1-bathroom country home with no regrets.   The country life suited us well. 

Thirty-six years later, the couple felt blessed with continued health, 6 children and 13 grandchildren and decided more material things were not needed.  Instead of exchanging holiday and birthday gifts, the family tradition will be to give to the family’s endowment fund. 

Thanksgiving 11-26-2009

Back row, left to right

Jamie Bowman (son-in-law), Kayla Ehrie (granddaughter), Rob Haltom (son-in-law), Keith Johnson (son), Pam Bowman (daughter), Lori Johnson (daughter-in-law), Ja-Deen Johnson (daughter-in-law), Jerry Grimes (grandson), Dennis Johnson (son), Greg Johnson (son), David Johnson (son).

Middle row:

Angie Haltom (daughter), Chase Haltom (grandson), Conner Johnson – on Chase’s lap (grandson), Dave Johnson (me), Joyce Johnson, Chelsie Haltom (granddaughter), Karen Johnson (daughter-in-law).

Front row: