Anita Wohler Johnson, 86, longtime resident of Monterey County passed away on Tuesday, July 21, 2015.

Anita was born October 26, 1928 in Barnes, Kansas. She was the Valedictorian of her high school graduating class. She met her future husband, James "Jim" LeRoy Johnson in her high school years. After high school she went on to a secretarial school and attended Kansas State. She and Jim soon married. Together they had three (3) children, Lexenn, Tonya and Shan.

Anita and Jim moved to Salinas, California in the early 1950's. They then moved to King City in the early 1957 where they raised their children. She and Jim opened Tri's Food Liner at the corner of So. Third St. and Bassett St. for many years before moving it to the 300 block of Broadway. Anita was also the business' bookkeeper and sign maker. After selling the store, Anita concentrated her efforts to raising her children. She was active as a 4-H Leader, FFA Advisor and Mustang Booster for her children.

Anita soon went on to work in the King City office of the California Department of Forestry for several years. She also worked in the local PG&E office. She then became the secretary for the Salinas Valley Fair for 2 years before becoming one of the first "Female" Fair Managers in the history of the Western Fairs Association, a position she held from 1976 – 1987. After retiring from the fair Anita went on to work for Butler Amusements, 1987 - 2008. Here she was the "Ultimate Carnie Lady". She truly loved her work. It was probably her favorite job. She handled contracts and banking for them. Anita eventually settled in Castroville to be near family.

Anita enjoyed gardening. She was an excellent seamstress and enjoyed doing it. She played bridge with friends, doing crossword puzzles, reading and being with family and friends. Anita really loved just being with people.

Anita's past memberships include, Western Fairs Association, King City Jaycees, King City Lioness, King City Chamber of Commerce and Show Folks of America.

Anita is survived by her children, Lexenn Latasa (Butch), Tonya Rivera, and Shan Johnson; grandchildren, Heath Latasa and James Rivera; and several nieces and nephews. She is preceded in death by her husband Jim in 1992; her sister, Lola Caballo and brother Eugene Wohler.

Per Anita's request, no public services will be held. A Family Celebration of her life will be held at later date. Those wishing to, may make donations to Ruffles Rescue P.O. Box 862, Exeter, CA 93221, Salinas Valley Fair Heritage Foundation, Shriner's Hospitals or Charity of your choice.

The family would like to acknowledge and extend a special thank you to VNA Hospice, The Ridge Care Facility and the wonderful care givers at Songbird in the Country Residential Care.