The 31st Dederick reunion was held July 24, 2016, in the Dederick Christian Church. Forty-one persons saluted the flag, followed by Ben Vickers singing. Richard Watkins asked the blessing on the food.

After the bountiful lunch, door prizes were drawn and the winners read their fortune on the purchased gifts.

Those attending were: Larua Eslinger – Rogers, AR; Randy and Cathy Cauthon – Glendale, AZ; Donna and Lesha Davis and Richard and Donna Watkins – Kansas City; Joan Burns – Brighton; Tori Woolford – Republic; Bob and Jane Hutchison – Walker; John and Connie Leonard, Vincient Keithley, Gary and Shirley Vickers – Harwood; Dave and Jodi Cauthon, Melissa Gooden, Eileen Gooden, John and Marsha Koch, Bill and Sally Hawkins, Wilda Hall, A.B. Spencer, Tim and Linda Bartkoski, Kyle and Debbie Vickers and Ben Vickers – El Dorado Spring.

Others attending were Michelle and Jason Hustrus, Rocklin Hustrus, Justin and Kari Vickers, Brinley Janes, Kadie Vickers, Garret Vickers, Taten Janes and Jason Vickers.