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Waina
30th Anniversary
Carole and Richard Waina celebrated their thirtieth wedding anniversary with a family brunch at the Arizona Inn and a renewal of their wedding vows in the gardens.
Carole’s father, Chaplain Judson Segars, administered the vows again.
The Wainas were married Sept. 11, 1964 at the bride’s homeplace in Hartsville, S.D.
Carole is a free-lance writer for religious publications and Richard is a scientist with Hughes Missile Systems.
They have two children, Laura and Philip.
Boyd
50th Anniversary
Nelda and Bill Boyd will observe their fiftieth wedding anniversary Sept. 30 with a small celebration on their anniversary date followed by a cruise to the Bahamas later in the year.
Nelda retired in 1980 after 20 years employed through the Office and Professional Employees Union, Local #319.
Bill retired in 1986 after 35 years with Don Mackey Oldsmobile.
They have five daughters: Lynn Thim, Sharon Morelli, Nancy Gagnon, Kaye Boyd and Debbie Dickey.
They have six grandchildren.
Wilkerson
50th Anniversary
Claretta R. and Paul T. Wilkerson, Sr. were surprised with a cocktail and dinner party at Tanque Verde Guest Ranch hosted by their children to celebrate their fiftieth wedding anniversary.
The 75 guests included grandchildren and great-grandchildren and other family members and friends from Maryland, Georgia, Texas, Washington and California.
They have five children: Paul T. Wilkerson, Jr. and Lynda Fairfield of Pinetop, C. Sue Molera of Tucson, S. Lillee Smouse of Fallbrook, Calif. and James Wilkerson of Lake Arrowhead, Calif.
They have six grandchildren and five great-grandchildren.
Their children also provided the Wilkersons with a two-night stay at the Tanque Verde Guest Ranch.
Claretta retired from the University of California-Irvine and Paul retired from the FAA in Orange County, Calif.
They were married July 2, 1944 in Tucson and have lived in Arizona since their retirement eight years ago.
Their daughter Sue says her parents were truly surprised and had no idea that so many friends would travel so far to help them celebrate this very special time.
LaPorte
10th Anniversary
Joyce and Timothy La Porte celebrated their tenth wedding anniversary with a weekend at Westward Look Resort.
They were married Aug. 18, 1984 in Portola Valley, Calif. and have lived in Arizona nine years.
Mrs. LaPorte is employed by the Tucson Airport Authority and Mr. LaPorte is employed by Drexel Heights Fire Department.
Robson
50th Anniversary
Eleanor Devereuy and Eugene A. Robson will celebrate their fiftieth wedding anniversary with a family Christmas party.
They were married Sept. 3, 1944 at University Methodist Church.
Eleanor is a homemaker and Eugene is a retiree of the Southern Pacific Railroad.
They have three children, listed here with their spouses: Jacquelyn and Michael Amador, Gary and Cathi Robson and Rick and Joy Robson.
They have five grandchildren and one great-grandchild.
Harvey
35th Anniversary
Elaine and Malcolm Harvey celebrated their thirty-fifth wedding anniversary with a family dinner at Furr’s Cafeteria.
They were married Sept. 25, 1959 in Tucson where Mr. Harvey retired from the U.S. Postal Service.
Mrs. Harvey is a homemaker.
They have one daughter, Marilee.
She also lives in Tucson.
They have one grandchild, Jeremy.
Olan Mills
Quijada
40th Anniversary
Julieta Y. and Ramon C. Quijada celebrated their fortieth wedding anniversary with a special blessing at St. Monica’s Church followed by a dinner party and a trip to Puerto Vallarta.
They were married Aug. 13, 1954.
Julieta was employed by Salpointe Catholic High School and Ramon was employed by Magma Copper Company.
They have five children – Barbara Bejarano, Raymond Quijada, Cecilia Valenzuela, Tony Quijada and Susie Bracamonte – 16 grandchildren and two great-grandchildren.
