By Kayleen Holder
Editor
Seventy-five years of marriage represents three quarters of a century, and it is very rare indeed to reach this milestone coined a “Diamond Anniversary.” According to the U.S. Census Bureau, only one-tenth of 1 percent of marriages even reach 70 years. These two “love birds”, Bill and Audrey Boyd of Bigfoot, are celebrating 75 years of love and laughter through good times and bad.
“They had their first date to the Poteet Strawberry Festival, and shared their first kiss on the ferris wheel,” said their daughter Melissa Hengst. “Not only do they love each other–but they still ‘like’ each other.”
No more ferris wheel rides, but now they love to sit in their recliners and watch the Wheel of Fortune, their favorite show.
“They are always putting each other first,” Hengst explained. “If I say ‘hey I’m going to the grocery store and ask dad if he needs anything, he will say ‘Let’s ask mama if she needs anything.’”
They are both in their 90’s now, he is 97 and she is 93.
“Dad waits on her hand and foot, just like she did back in the day,” Hengst said. “I remember not only did she have supper ready for him when he got home, but daddy has always loved sweets, so she always had something baked for daddy too. Now, he gets around a little better than her, so anything she needs–he’s right there. They have always made a great team. They treat each other with respect.”
They were married on the 8th of October at the…LOGIN TO CONTINUE READING at www.devinenewsmembers.com. You will get instant access to our full E-edition, and begin getting the newspaper delivered to your home next week for $36 a year in Medina County. Support important local city, county, and school news like this!
