CELEBRATING MARRIAGE
To Honor Those Married 30-39 Years
Baity, Mel & Martha: The Baity’s met at a grocery store where Martha worked and Mel was a customer. They were married December 3, 1972 in Las Vegas, Nevada. Mel & Martha have two daughters and four grandchildren.
Carlson, Tim & Cathy: The Carlson’s were introduced through mutual friends. They were married at Paradise Valley Baptist Church on November 27, 1971. The Carlson’s have three children and seven grandchildren.
Chang, Jim & Pat: The Chang’s met through a gentleman from Korea that Pat was going to help with English lessons. (Must talk to Chang’s for whole amazing story!) They were married in Erie, PA on December 22, 1973. The Chang’s have two daughters and five grandchildren.
Cummins, Mike & Virginia: The Cummins’ were married September 1, 1978 at Calvary Church of Placentia in Placentia, California. Their favorite story in the Old Testament is Ruth & Boaz. They have two daughters and two granddaughters.
Finney, Rick & MaryAnn: The Finney’s met at the age of twelve when MaryAnn moved in to the same school district where Rick attended and shortly after attended the same church. They were married at Charity Baptist Church in Copley, Ohio on July 14, 1973. Rick & MaryAnn have nine children and two granddaughters.
Gibson, Stewart & Julie: The Gibson’s met in 8th grade. They were married in Phoenix, Arizona on July 31, 1976. Stewart & Julie have two children and eight grandchildren.
Limppo, Gary & Phyllis: The Limppo’s met in grade school and attended the same church. They were married June 20, 1970 in Tucson, Arizona – the hottest day on record @ 114˚. Gary & Phyllis have three children and five grandchildren.
Russell, Dale & Barbara: The Russell’s met through mutual friends. They were married August 19, 1971 in Wisconsin. Dale & Barbara have one son and three grandchildren.
Silliman, Marc & Cindy: The Silliman’s met in front of a fabric store where Marc and his cousin struck up a conversation with Cindy, her sister and girlfriend. They were married at United Methodist Church in Mesa, Arizona on June 18, 1977. Marc & Cindy have two children and one grandson.
Sorensen, Ken & Linda: The Sorensen’s met in high school and their parents had cabins on the same lake in Wisconsin. They were married at St Williams Catholic Church in Superior, Wisconsin on December 4, 1970. Ken & Linda have two daughters and four grandchildren.
Zeis, Stan & Ruth: The Zeis’ met at a hospital where Stan, an EMT, brought patients for treatment every day. They were married May 16, 1975 in Indianapolis, Indiana. Stan & Ruth have two children and two grandsons.
Others Married 30 – 39 years:
- Paul & Deb Albert.......January 27, 1979
- Ed & Dot Borawski.......January 5, 1974
- Tommy & Susan Crane.....March 20, 1970
- Bob & Bobbi Frawley.....December 23, 1978
- Mike & Dinah Monahan....September 19, 1970
- John & Shirley Skaggs...December 6, 1973
