Leta May Johnson- An 80-year-old woman who pleaded guilty to animal neglect Thursday was found dead later that night in her Hill Road home. The death was unattended but is thought to be from "natural causes," and was not suspicious in nature.
Johnson, spent nearly two years working with the DA's office and the Klamath County Humane Society regarding the health of her 200 sheep, 55 horses and cattle that she raised on her property.
As Johnson aged, she became unable to care for and feed the animals, which were found by authorities to be malnourished on several occasions. Some died.
On Thursday, Johnson agreed to court conditions that she own no animals for five years, except her two dogs. If she followed the rules, the conviction would not remain on her permanent record.
Leta studied horticulture and floriculture at Oregon State University. She left California in 1964 and came to Klamath County, Oregon, where Leta enjoyed growing a large annual vegetable garden. She also raised sheep, cattle, and horses. When her children were young, Leta was a gardening 4-H Club leader and helped her girls with their sheep and horse 4-H Clubs. She was active in the Ladies Community Lounge and a local garden club and taught Sunday school. Leta enjoyed oil painting and floral arranging, creating wreaths for church bazaars, and supporting all her children’s activities. She was also an avid seamstress, enjoyed daily Bible reading, and looked forward to all family reunions.
May Leta May Johnson rest in peace and may she have double the amount of animals in heaven. :)
Because people at age 80 shouldn't have to be mortified by the justice system.
