Mom and Dad on their 60th Anniversary
Dad will celebrate his 80th birthday next week! Here is a photo of Mom and Dad taken on the occasion of their 60th wedding anniversary. He has taken very good care of her over the years and provided well for his large family. I remember when he was working two full-time jobs (at the same time) to bring in enough income to feed and clothe us, and pay for piano lessons and other “extras” for everyone. He sometimes slept only a few hours and then had to get up and have Mom point him in the direction of his next responsibility so he would get there. Dad auditioned and was accepted into the Tabernacle Choir at age 17 and has always loved singing. He has a special place in his heart for the Tabernacle Choir and for the Tabernacle Organ. He persuaded Mom to audition for the choir the next spring, and they were both members of the choir when they became engaged during October Conference 1948 between sessions of conference. They were married that winter (1949) in the Salt Lake Temple on a snowy morning. His father’s car was a ragtop, and Dad says they had to brush the snow off of their laps when they drove to the temple. Happy Birthday Dad and Grandpa!
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