Fifty-four descendants of Leroy and Philena enjoyed a bountiful covered-dish dinner, followed by door prizes, overseen by Alan and Christy Ladd.
Those from the Ed Ladd family were Marcia Miller and Charles Welch, Raymore, Mo.;
Descendants of the Ennis Ladd family were Ray and Cindy Ladd, Effingham; Alan and Christy Ladd, Atlantic, Iowa; Brian and Jillian Ladd, Hannah, Henry, and Ruth, Overland Park; Bruce and Nina Ladd, Shawnee; Grace Ladd, Washington, D.C.; Renzo Morales Miracal, Malu Berrospi, Lima, Peru; Candace Ladd and Larry Wantroba, Kansas City, Mo.; Justin and Lisa Der, Nathaniel, Elias, Levi, Hudson, Johanna, Caleb, Esme, Elena and Zeb, Olathe, Dale Ladd, McPherson; Matt, Michelle and Maegan Loomis, Humboldt; Chad and Jana Grisier, Jaylen, Emerson, Owen, Maryn, William, Hazel and Ariana, Sapulpa, Okla.; and David and Phyllis Loomis, Iola.
The Leola Laude family was represented by Paul and Helen Stoll, Quentin and Maria Stoll, Isaac, Sierra and Noah, all of Yates Center.
Plans are to meet Sunday, July 7, 2024, in Overland Park for the next Ladd family gathering.
