Ak. Aug. 24 with fond memories of spending two months of summer in their beloved Sun Valley, Idaho. They visit Sun Valley each summer, but 1998 was special. On Aug. 15, they celebrated their 50th wedding anniversary with a well-attended party arranged by their four daughters. It was held at the Ketchum American Legion Hall.
Few people are more deserving.
Jim is a 10th Mountain Division veteran who served in Italy from 1942-45 and earned a Silver Star. Several years ago, Audrey did much of the legwork in obtaining the names of the 42 Sun Valley veterans of World War II and getting the 10th Mountain Division plaque installed in Sept. 1995 near the Sun Valley flagpole, at the mall. About 100 people attended the anniversary party. A band played music. Old friends traded stories and memories.