Johnnie family recognition for military service at Veteran's Breakfast
Wilford W. Johnnie Sr., Elliot L. Johnnie and Freddie C. Johnnie; Rosealean P. Johnson recognized as a warrior's wife, mother and grandmother at the Annual Veteran's Breakfast.
FORT HALL — On November 11, 2021 during the Veteran's Breakfast, Rosealean P. Johnnie, her late husband Wilford W. Johnnie Sr., her sons Elliot L. Johnnie and Freddie C. Johnnie will be honored.
Rosealean met and married her lifetime partner Wilford W. Johnnie Sr., after he was discharged from the United States Marine Corp in 1955. They married on June 1, 1955. During this union they had nine children: Peggy, Elliot, Freddie, Janalisa, Wilford Jr., Janalee, Violenda, Julie and Vernyle. It was only natural that in this union since both came from large families, they would also have a large family.
Rosealean worked while raising her children and eventually became a stay-at-home mom. She has nine grandchildren and nine great grandchildren. She keeps herself busy working on her yard and plants, beading, making buckskin gloves and doing word search books.
Wilford Johnnie Sr., at a young age of 17, enlisted with the Marine Corps. He fought during the Korean War conflict from 1950 to 1953, the war was fought between North Korea and South Korea. On November 8, 2001 the Department of Defense, Korean War Commemoration Committee recognized the U.S. veterans of that War. He received a Certificate of Appreciation and medal for his outstanding service and support to the United States of America, citing: “Freedom is not Free.” Wilford was also enlisted in the Army National Guard where he was honorably discharged on April 10, 1961.
So, when their sons, Elliot and Freddie got older it was only natural they would follow in their father’s footsteps, joining the Marine Corps. They would achieve their own honors in their own right. All our men were proud to be a Marine, as well as, the entire family.
As a mother, Rosealean has endured happiness, hardship and loss. Rosealean has endured heartache and loss having to accept the military flags, three different times at the funeral of her husband, Wilford Sr., and her two sons, Elliot, and Freddie. Their causes of death were natural and not because of war. Also, she laid to rest her young son and two grandsons in a Traditional Funeral.
This is called a true Warriors wife, mother and grandmother always being supportive and strong for her family. As of today, Rosealean at the young of 84 still resides in the family home in Gibson.
On Veteran's Day, we would like to extend our sincere thanks to veterans who have served selflessly and courageously.
37th Gaming Distribution set for December 1
FORT HALL — The Shoshone-Bannock Tribes 37th Gaming Distribution has been set for Wednesday, December 1, 2021. Enrolled tribal members with the Shoshone-Bannock Tribes as of November 3, 2021 will receive a per capita check in the amount of $1,088.21 for adults and $544.10 for minors.
Due to the pandemic, per capita checks will be mailed out to those tribal members who don’t have direct deposit. Please be mindful and allow time for the mail to go through the mailing process.
Also, keep in mind the checks for minors need to be cashed by December 31, 2021. All minor checks not cashed by that date will be voided and sent to the minors Trust Account.
Per capita checks are only valid for 30 days.
To update address changes, name changes, minor agreement forms, and court orders, please contact Enrollment at 208-478-3946 or send an e-mail to enrollment@sbtribes.com.
