Date: 3/26/26 6:30 am From: Timothy Barksdale <timothy.barksdale...> Subject: ANN JOHNSON FLOWN
Dear Friends,
I spoke with Ann on the 18th for about 15 minutes; she seemed more tired than usual.
She was beginning to plan her "retirement" and a move to the Phoenix area with her son.
Ann always seemed to be part "Elvish" because of her wonderful sense of humor. We often had coffee at various locations in the Des Moines area as I passed through on my way to the north or on my way back. Long birding stories and discussions of one rarity or another were always a part of the visit. Plans for future endeavors too.
Besides the fact that she was a good solidly skilled birder, I always admired her ability to take on a new task. She was not a youngster when she decided to learn coding to develop websites. Then she decided to form her own "server farm" last year. !! Wow. That is both- bold and courageous.
Many birding groups will have to find new wings because of her departure. I'm sure others can expand on her many points as a birding mentor and fine person.
Her spirit is with the Eskimo Curlews and Ivory-bills now and I will miss our coffee's and her friendship very much!
Tim Barksdale Choteau, MT Mokane, MO
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