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EPNG Anniversaries 50th Wedding Anniversary
50th Wedding Anniversary
Miss Sue Ann Billman and Mr. Carleton Talbot were married 50 years ago on
December 27th, 1961 at
64th Wedding Anniversary
T. W. retired from EPNG in June 1982 – 36 years – starting as a laborer in 1946 at the Oil Center. During his years, he worked as a repairman at San Juan River Plant, Superintendent in Farmington, Lincoln Station, Corona, NM 1967, Williams Station in AZ, Jal # 1 in 1970, Beaver, OK in 1972, then Plains Station in 1974 at Denver City, TX. Prior to moving to Hobbs as Supt. here, we retired to travel in our RV off and on. Elsie had short jobs in each town – school Secretary, church, worked a clothing store, motel clerk, Kermit Hosp. rental property. Raised three great children, six grands and 10 great grands! “Lovely life at EPNG – thanks friends and neighbors .”
Grove's 60th Wedding
Anniversary Mr. and Mrs. John Grove celebrated their 60th wedding anniversary Saturday, May 28, 2011 in San Angelo with a gathering of family and friends.
John Grove and Leah Grove were married June 3, 1951, by Rev. Herschel Ford in El Paso. They are the parents of Karen Ratzloff of Moore, OK, Sharon Hogeda of San Angelo, TX, and the late Arthur Grove. They also have four grandchildren and four great-grandchildren. The couple has lived in El Paso; Tucson, Benson and Willcox, AZ; Gallup, NM, and currently reside in San Angelo. John retired from El Paso Natural Gas Company in 1994 (while living in Gallup), after 43 years service. For many years, Leah owned and managed Bread of Life Christian Supplies in Gallup. They attended The Lighthouse in Gallup, and now attend Full Gospel Assembly in San Angelo. Hosts for the gathering were the couple’s daughters and granddaughters.
Stroud’s 60th Wedding
Anniversary
The Stroud’s reside during the summer months in Ruidoso, New Mexico and winter months in Elephant Butte, New Mexico. Bob and Charlene have three children. Two daughters, Sharmane Riemer and husband Neil of Minneapolis, MN, Sherry Taylor and husband Chip of Columbia, MD; one son Butch Stroud and wife Jeanie of Albuquerque, NM. They have 7 grandchildren, Ladawn and Shawna; Tonya and Dustin; Brandy, Tracy and Rob; and 6 great grandchildren, Austin, Asher, Mason, Wyatt, Emma and Charlotte.
Robert & Lora Holzheuser
Robert (“Bob” of “Holie”) and Lora Holzheuser were honored on their 60th Wedding Anniversary March 20, 2010 with a surprise gathering of friends and family. An informal luncheon was hosted in Midland by their children, Randy and Mollye Holzheuser of Sour Lake, Texas; their grandchildren, Charles and Tia Heady of Midland; Gena and “Bubba” Harper of Eunice, New Mexico; Danielle Holzheuser of LaGrange, Texas. The couple married on March 20, 1950 in Lovington, New Mexico. Robert worked for El Paso Natural Gas from 1956 to 1988, in El Paso, Texas; Belen, New Mexico; Jal, New Mexico; and retired in Midland, Texas where the couple now reside.
CARROLL M. AND JUSTINE N. RONEY 70TH WEDDING ANNIVERSARY
Mr. and Mrs. Carroll M. Roney celebrated their 70th Wedding Anniversary at their home, The Remington at Valley Ranch on October 16, 2009. Another family and friends event was held the following day at The Wyndam Hotel in Irving where many greeted the couple, including all of their grandchildren, great-grandchildren and great-great grandchildren. Their daughters, Carolyn Roney and Barbara Roney Chaney, along with Barbara’s husband, Jack, hosted the events in honor of their parents and in memory of their sister Patricia Roney Madera. At The Remington, "The Cordbusters" sang many familiar songs. At both events, a picture video was projected of the couple that included the full seventy years of their marriage. Married October 15, 1939 in Louisville, Ky. the Roney family moved to the west in 1949 because of health concerns of their daughter Patricia. Mr. Roney found employment with the then new El Paso Natural Gas Company. After a few years in Jal, NM with EPNG they moved to El Paso, Texas in 1955 and resided there until Mr. Roney’s retirement in 1981. Mrs. Roney retired from Triangle Sales Co and also taught Kindergarten at Grace Methodist Church , El Paso. Mr. Roney served as Chairman of the Board at Grace Methodist and is a life member of the Masonic Lodge. In 1982 Carroll and Justine moved to their Cedar Creek lake property and built their dream retirement home on the lake. They continued to reside on Cedar Creek until 2005 when they moved to the Dallas area and became part of the family at The Remington. Mr. Roney served in the Army Air Corps at the end of World War II and although the war ended before he was able to fly for his country, the family is proud of his contribution. Mrs. Roney was also part of the “Greatest Generation” and followed her husband from Army-Air Force base to base along with her young daughters. Carroll and Justine are proud parents and cherish their grandchildren , great-grandchildren and great-great grandchildren. **
JAMES & AMELIA O'NAN
65th WEDDING ANNIVERSARY  MATTHEW & LUEJIMMIE GREEN 68th WEDDING ANNIVERSARY
Tommie & Mary Webb
We had a wonderful time and five of Tommie's shipmates joined us in our
celebration. It was a great time for all of us to be together once again.
I don't know whether you can put this in the Pipe Liner or not, but would
appreciate it if you can so the old friends can see what we look like as oldies
still going and going.
We were married April 10, 1958 in Farmington, NM at the First Baptist Church.
We have some wonderful memories and each of them are cherished in our minds.
Wonderful times, wonderful friends and three great children. We shall
always be thankful to God for bringing us together in our younger years and that
we have had such a great life together.
Best
regards to all,
Tommie and Mary Webb
50th Anniversary in Midland, Texas where their Daughter Cindy had invited Family
and
Friends to attend the celebration at the Westside Church of Christ, Fellowship
Hall.
They have one Daughter, Cindy, two grandchildren Chase and Chelsy and
her husband
David Caldwell from Kingwood, Texas. Leon retired in 1996 after completing
32 years with EPNG, and is now living in Midland, Texas,
60th Anniversary
They were married in Zion Lutheran Church in El Paso on June 7, 1947. Bruce retired from the El Paso Natural Gas Company in 1983 after 35 years of service. June retired from the Ysleta Independent School District after 23 years of service. They moved to San Angelo, TX in 1989. They have three children: Michael and wife Sheryl Van Cleave of Houston, TX, Marcia and husband Paul McClendon of Ruidoso, NM, and Marilyn and husband Robert McKinney of Houston, TX. They also have six grandchildren: Stefanie and husband Sam Eigen, Jyl Venner, Amanda and Evan McClendon, Hanson and Colton McKinney. The couple celebrated their anniversary with a cruise of the Hawaiian Islands.
1941 2006 Jack and Jean Stone celebrated 65 years since their August 30, 1941 wedding in El Paso, Texas. Jack received the Purple Heart for his service in the Second World War and is retired from El Paso Natural Gas Company. Jean, a second generation native El Pasoan, is a retired El Paso Public Schools teacher and is currently reemployed by Lydia Patterson Institute as well as being a water aerobics instructor at the YWCA. Over the years, many lives have been touched by their unconditional love, generous spirit and kindness, including their five children and eleven grandchildren – Alisdean Rediker, deceased and her children, Jenny, Jean, and Kim; Jack Stone Jr. of Kansas City, MO and his children Rocky, Judy, John and Mark; Ida Stone Kelly of Albuquerque, NM and her children Channing and Robert; Candy Stone Wolfe and her daughter Kirsten; and Melanie Stone Douglas of Albuquerque, NM and her son Daniel. They also have 5 great-grandchildren and 2 great-great-grandchildren.
We hope you will join us in wishing them a happy 65th anniversary. We love you Mom and Dad Jack Jr., Ida, Candy and Melanie Charles and Betty Annett celebrated their 55th Wedding Anniversary on July 28, 2006 with a small family get-together at their home in Abilene. A surprise Golden Wedding Anniversary party, in honor of Wendell and Rena Lou Wills, was held in the home of their daughter and son-in-law, Janet and Robin Perkins on Saturday June 3, 2006 in Rogers, Arkansas. They were married June 1, 1956 in Las Cruces, New Mexico and then moved to El Paso, Texas. They have two daughters, Patsy Wills and Janet Perkins and two grandchildren, Joshua and Brittany Perkins. Wendell worked for El Paso Natural Gas Company at El Paso Station for many years before retiring and then moving to Bella Vista, Arkansas to be close to their daughters and family. Friends and relatives helped surprise the couple on that Saturday and a great time was had by all.
James and Jodie Kingston of Mason celebrated their 50th wedding anniversary with a sixteen day trip to England and Wales. Their children held a reception for the couple at the Mason County Library. James and Jodie were married on June 15th, 1956 in the First Baptist Church in Jal, New Mexico. James worked for El Paso Natural Gas Company for forty years, retiring in El Paso. Their children are James Edward Kingston, who also works for El Paso Gas and wife Natalie, of Amarillo, Jeff Kingston, of Mason, and Jill Kingston, of Manor. celebrated their 55th Wedding Anniversary on July 1, 2006. Pat and Bill Little will celebrate their 50th wedding anniversary on March 1, 2006. They were married in San Angelo, Texas on March 1, 1956, just 5-1/2 months before Bill went to work for El Paso Natural Gas at Guadalupe Station. They lived at El Paso Station and Hueco Turbine Station before spending 5 years in Algeria. They returned to good old Texas in 1982 and lived at Goldsmith until its demise. Bill finished 40 years working for EPNG at the Waha Plant. Bill and Pat retired to Morton Valley, Texas, just north of Eastland, Texas, and have been there for nearly 10 years. Their children, Kathy McFall and Bill Little live in Farmers Branch and Prosper respectively so they spend a lot of time in Dallas. Of course, the main attraction is Lance Daniel Little, Bill and Jane Little's son and Pat and Bill's only grandchild and their PRIDE and JOY. Lance is the Apple of their eyes as well as his Aunt Kathy's, who is married to Mike McFall, who also worked for El Paso Natural Gas. Pat and Bill still love sports, their Church (First Baptist Eastland), their friends and life in general. They try to keep up with their other family (The El Paso Exes) and enjoy yearly reunions. Their health is good as is life in general. Their children, Kathy and Bill, are hosting a come-and-go reception at First Baptist Eastland from 2-4:00 pm on Sunday, March 4, 2006. Everyone is invited to come. They are insisting that no gifts be offered as they feel the love of their friends and relatives has blessed them sufficiently. Roger & Iwanda Boyd
Please run this in the Rusty Pipeliners’ News in December. Thanks, Roger & Iwanda Boyd 325-676-9015 Bernie & Faun Ricks
Dear Sue, Hope that you have room for this in your next edition. We would really love for our many old El Paso friends to know. Many Thanks Faun and Bernie Ricks Gallup, New Mexico
Bernie retired from El Paso Natural Gas Company in 1990 with more than 32 years. Faun was with the Federal Government for 35 years, before retiring in l993. Since retiring, they spend as much time as possible enjoying family and friends. They also love to travel. They are the parents of three children. Rae Lynn Spencer of Houston, Texas, Roger Ricks of Farmington, New Mexico and Brenda, “Kay-Kay” who is an angel in Heaven. They are also the proud and doting Grandparents of Travis and Tyler Spencer and Ryan and Melissa Ricks . Roscoe & Sarah Bohannon
My in-laws are subscribers to the Rusty Pipeliners News. Roscoe Bohannon retired from El Paso Natural Gas several years ago and has mentioned how you help keep everyone abreast of news and information.
Please put information concerning the Bohannon's 50th Wedding Anniversary in your Rusty Pipeliners News bulletin. Please feel free to edit any of the information below to fit available space .
Congratulations to Roscoe and Sarah Bohannon as they celebrate their 50th Wedding Anniversary The Bohannon family would like to cordially invite you to join us Saturday October 1, 2005 5pm to 9pm at the Lincoln Center located at 400 N.E. Ave J in Andrews TX 79714 Casual Attire ~ Dinner Buffet ~ Or just come & go... Questions or stories you'd like to share about them? Call Lisa Bohannon 972-394-8386 or email lbohannon.ltgalliance@lighting.net
Thank you! Lisa Bohannon
1955 to 2005 Celebrating 50 years together
Thank you. Love, Your Children
60th Wedding Anniversary Bobby & Billie Dyer April 17th, 2005
They have two sons: Bruce Dyer of Littleton, Colorado and Mike Dyer of Dallas, Texas; three grandchildren and five great-grandchildren. The couple moved to Midland in 1983 from Jal, New Mexico when Dyer was transferred by El Paso Natural Gas Company. He retired in 1986 after 40 years of service. The Dyers are members of St. Mark’s United Methodist Church.
Golden
Anniversary
Don Hill and Marilyn Keuhler were united in marriage on August 14, 1952 in Brownfield, Texas. The couple lived in Brownfield, Texas and Levelland, Texas until Mr. Hill was employed by the El Paso Natural Gas Company in 1959, when the couple moved to El Paso and then to an El Paso Natural Gas Company camp forty miles west of Carlsbad. They moved to Deming in 1962. Mr. Hill worked for El Paso Natural Gas in Deming at Deming Station and Gage #4 Pipeline District until his retirement in 1996. Mr. Hill has been very active in Little League and the Knights of Columbus. Mrs. Hill worked at First New Mexico Bank from 1968 to December 1993, when she retired. She is a member of the Holy Family Altar Society. Both Mr. And Mrs. Hill are active members of the Holy Family Catholic Church. The couple also has six grandchildren: Cammie Phillips, Chase and Courtney Hall, Christopher and Nicholas Hill, and Bethany Hill.
[Unfortunately this announcement was lost and never published in the Rusty Pipeliner. ]
Golden
Anniversary
Frank Frame and the former Evelyn Goodner were married November 9, 1954 at the United Methodist Church in Jal, NM. They have eight grandchildren and six great-grandchildren. Frank went to work for El Paso Natural Gas Company at Plant No. 1 in Jal, NM on June, 1949. He retired at Wilshire Plant in Crane in March, 1986. Evelyn was Postmaster in Jal.
65th Wedding Anniversary Carroll & Justine Roney October 23, 2004
Mr. & Mrs. Carroll M. Roney celebrated their 65th Wedding Anniversary at a family reception on October 23, 2004 at the Adams Mark Hotel in Dallas, Texas. Their daughters, Carolyn Roney and Barbara Chaney hosted the event in honor of their parents and in memory of their sister Patricia Madera, recently deceased. Married October 15, 1939 in Louisville, Kentucky, the Roney family moved to the west in 1949 because of health concerns of their daughter Patricia. Mr. Roney found employment with the then new El Paso Natural Gas Company. After a few years in Jal, NM with EPNG they moved to El Paso, Texas in 1955 and resided there until Mr. Roney’s retirement in 1981. Mrs. Roney retired from Triangle Sales Co. and also taught Kindergarten at Grace Methodist Church, El Paso. Mr. Roney served as Chairman of the Board at Grace Methodist and is a life member of the Masonic Lodge. In 1982 Carroll and Justine moved to their Cedar Creek lake property and built their retirement home. They continue to reside on Cedar Creek in Eustace, Texas. Mr. Roney served in the Army Air Corps at the end of World War II and although the war ended before he was able to fly for his country, the family is proud of his contribution. Mrs. Roney was part of the “Greatest Generation” and followed her husband from base to base along with two young daughters. Carroll and Justine are proud parents and cherish their 6 grandchildren and 10 great-grandchildren.
Golden Anniversary Waltraut & David C. Morrow Sr. November 13, 2004
They met in Berlin, Germany in September 1948, but he returned alone to the states and then realized that she was the one. It took him 2 years to finally get back to Germany, but not to Berlin. She joined him in August 1952 at Pirmasens, Germany, where she worked in the Army Post Exchange until they were married, but because of Army Regulations, they could not get married until November 1954 (It was worth the wait). They were married in Pirmasens, Germany at the German Marriage Office in the morning of November 13th and then again at the Military Chapel in the afternoon by an Army chaplain. They landed in New York on St. Patrick’s Day 1955 and continued on by car to his next assignment at the Presidio in San Francisco where their eldest son, David Jr. was born in October 1955. They were subsequently assigned to White Sands Missile Range, then to Taiwan and back to El Paso where David attended the Nike Hercules Fire Control course at Fort Bliss. Their youngest son, Eddy was born at William Beaumont Army Hospital in October 1958. In 1961, Dave applied for and attended the Spanish course at the Army Language School at the Presidio in Monterey, California. After graduation, he was assigned to the U.S. Army Mission in Colombia as the Radio Repair Advisor to the Colombian Army, where they stayed for four years. When they returned to the states in December 1965. Dave took another course at the Signal School in Ft. Monmouth, N.J. and upon graduation was assigned to Tobyhanna, PA. Upon retirement Dave and Susie decided to settle down in El Paso where Dave worked at a closed circuit TV station at Fort Bliss. Twenty-two months later he went to work as a Communications Technician with El Paso Natural Gas Company and retired after 16 at the age of 60. Waltraut is a retired homemaker.
Golden Anniversary Bob & Gladys Nickell
November 11, 1954 Bob and Gladys Nickell celebrated their 50th wedding anniversary on November 11, 2004 with a family gathering. Nickell and the former Gladys Hill were married on November 11, 1954 in Ballinger. Nickell was a petroleum engineer with El Paso Natural Gas. Mrs. Nickell was a teacher. They lived in Farmington NM and Shamrock before moving to Midland more than 25 years ago.
Golden Anniversary Drex and Sammie Clonts January 22, 2005
Drex and Sammie Clonts will celebrate their 50th Wedding Anniversary on January 22, 2005. The celebration will be hosted by their children and their families, Ken Clonts and Rhonda (Clonts) Barrett. 66th Wedding Anniversary: J. Allan and Dora Hiatt
Allan celebrated his 94th birthday on October 6th and Dora celebrated her 88th birthday on October 20th. The couple had their 66th wedding anniversary last April 30, 2004. Allan retired from the Communications Department of El Paso Natural Gas Company in 1975. Hosting the dinner was their daughter Carol Gonzalez and husband Ralph, their son Jerry Hiatt and wife Jane, granddaughter Cristina Hinojosa and husband Jorge, and their great-grandson Alexander Hinojosa.
50th Wedding Anniversary: J.C. (Wendy) & Margaret Wendeborn
Wendy worked in the Field Operations Department in Farmington, NM for 31 years before retiring to the family farm in Sagerton, Texas. He is busy farming and raising cattle. Margaret is busy with the Sagerton Hobby Club and delivering Meals on Wheels in Stamford. They are both active in the Sagerton United Methodist Church and other community activities in Sagerton.
60th Wedding Anniversary: Jack & Millie Cunningham
The couple has two children, Jack Cunningham, Jr. in Dallas, Texas and Diane Goodgame of Benbrook, Texas. They also have four grandchildren and six great-grandchildren. Jack Cunningham retired from El Paso Natural Gas Company after 38 years of service. 50th Wedding Anniversary: Max and Daphne Harrell
Max worked for subsidiaries of the El Paso Company for 31 years and retired in 1985 as regional administrative manager for Meridian Oil Co. in 1985. Daphne retired from El Paso Natural Gas Company as a Budget Analyst in 1986 and was based in Farmington, NM at the time of retirement. Max and Daphne have lived in El Paso, Farmington, Durango, CO and Brownwood, Texas. The Harrells are members of First United Methodist Church and are active in church activities, Good Samaritan Ministries and Elks Lodge activities in both Breckenridge and Stephenville. Daphne is active in Brownwood Regional Medical Center Auxiliary and pursues her hobbies of genealogy and custom made Raggedy Ann dolls. They plan to take a trip in the spring to cities in England and Scotland from where Daphne’s ancestors first came to this country in 1622. They also plan to visit Zug, Switzerland from which Max’s ancestors came. The couple have a son, Michael, of Cedar Park, two daughters, Linda Tays, of Leander and Tammy Vedrode, of Goose Creek, SC. They are the proud grandparents of Heather and Scott Harrell and Jerry Vedrode. 65th Wedding Anniversary: Jack and Louise Johnson
Cruces, New Mexico. Jack and Louise raised three sons. John retired from EPNG and he and his wife Carol reside in Midland, Texas. Bucky retired from the Denver City school system and he and his wife Dorothy reside in Denver City, Texas. Jimmy retired from EPNG and he and his wife Kat reside in Glenrose, Texas. The Johnsons have 11 grandchildren and 17 great-grandchildren. Jack went to work for EPNG in 1942 and retired in 1977. He and Louise have lived in El Paso, Jal, Goldsmith, Monument, Denver City, Brownwood and Midland. Louise is currently residing at Trinity Haven Nursing Facility in Midland, Texas. Jack is a member of the Masons. Louise was very active in the Baptist Church as a G.A. leader and nursery worker. They both are members of the First Baptist Church.
Buford and Betty Rackley Celebrate 50 Years Together….. Buford and Betty Rackley celebrated their 50th wedding anniversary Saturday, October 18th in Eastman, Oklahoma. The reception was hosted by their children, Mark and Sherry Rackley of Monahans TX, Layne Rackley of Laguna Beach CA, and Sonya Gayle of Eastman OK. They were married on October 21st 1953 in Marietta Oklahoma. Buford hired on with El Paso Natural Gas on Jan. 21, 1957 at Gila Station as a Utilityman, and retired July 1, 1989 from Midkiff Plant as the Complex Superintendent. During that 33 year span they lived at Gila Station, Tucson Station, Wasson Plant, Pecos River Station, Midkiff Plant, Gallup Station, and Sonora Plant. They currently reside in Eastman, Oklahoma and openly invite any and all to come see them.
Bill & Margaret Anderson
The couple met in 1952 on a blind date in Bisbee, AZ, where Margaret was born and raised. They were married April 19, 1953 at First Baptist Church in Bisbee. After high school graduation, Bill moved to Bisbee from Licking, MO where he was born and raised. He became friends with Margaret’s sister and brother-in-law while she was away at college. That couple later tricked her into the only blind date she ever had. Bill retired from El Paso Natural Gas Company after 33 years as an electrician. Margaret was a homemaker and secretary. The couple’s children are Greg and Jeanette Anderson and the Rev. Brent and Jane Anderson. They have five grandchildren and two great-granddaughters. Vernon & Patsy Wade Vernon and Patsy Wade of Bloomfield celebrated their 50th
wedding anniversary on February 26, 2003. The couple celebrated with their
children, who rented a cabin in Pagosa Springs, Colorado for the weekend, and
planned a party with friends and family in attendance. Patsy Alderson and Vernon Wade were married February 26, 1953 in
Eunice. The couple met while they were both working for the City of Monahans,
Texas.
Vernon is a retiree of El Paso Natural Gas Company. Patsy is a retiree of Bloomfield Schools. They are both from Texas, however, they have lived in the Four Corners area since 1966. A special love for them has been camping with their children and grandchildren. The Wades have three children: Ricky Wade and wife, Ronda, of Durango, CO; Glenn Wade of Abuquerque; and Karen Dannar and husband, Mike, of Decatur, TX. They also have six grandchildren. Derry & Dory McWilliams
The celebration was hosted by their family, Jeff and Tern McWilliams of Richmond, Texas and Dean and Gail McWilliams of Desha, Arkansas. Derry and Dory were married on April 3, 1953 at Plymouth Congregational Church in Denver, Colorado. Derry was born on April 5, 1928 at Stanton, Texas. He retired from El Paso Natural Gas Company after 30 years of service. Dory was born on November 24, 1930 in Sargent, Nebraska. Dory is a retired Registered Nurse.
Hulan & Virginia Harrison
Harrison and the former Virginia Sharp were married April 18, 1953 in Hobbs, New Mexico. They have four children – Kathy Smith, Patti Higgins and Jay Harrison, all of Midland, and Leland Harrison of Hobbs – and three grandchildren. Before moving to Midland in 1992, they lived in Jal, NM and El Paso. Harrison worked for El Paso Natural Gas Company until his retirement in 1983, and served as a consultant to the company until 1999. Mrs. Harrison attends Alamo Heights Baptist Church, where she teaches Sunday school. She is a literary instructor for Midland Need to Read. GLENN AND JUANITA DOBEY
Juanita Marie Burkholder and Glenn Dobey were married February 1, 1953 in Monte Vista, Colorado. The couple met in the Christian Endeavor youth group in fifth grade at San Luis Valley. They began dating in high school. They have lived in the Farmington area since 1956. Glenn worked full-time for El Paso Natural Gas Company and part-time at the local post office and B.C. Morton Investments. He is currently working as a pallet technician and aluminum recycler. Juanita worked for San Juan Regional Medical Center in the operating room. She has several booths at the Dusty Attic. Over the years, they both owned and operated the Cleanarama Laundromat and the Broadway Beauty Salon. They both enjoy civic light operas, plays, traveling and estate sales. Juanita was a Girl Scout Leader and a league bowler. Glenn coached Pee Wee League Baseball and was later involved with the National Little League, and the Jaycees. They danced with the Buckles and Bows Square Dance club and have been active members of The Christian Church, the First United Methodist Church, the Living Word Church and the First Assembly of God Church. The Dobeys have five children: Roy Dobey of Aztec, Karen Galindo of Las Vegas, Darlene Dobey of Farmington, Karla Miller of DeQueen, Ark. and the late Kitty Sue Dobey. They also have nine grandchildren and five great-grandchildren. JIMMIE AND CHARLENE STEWART The children and grandchildren of Jimmie and Charlene Stewart presented them with a reception on the occasion of their 50th wedding anniversary on March 29, 2003 at the Hillcrest Church of Christ Fellowship Hall, Stephenville, Texas. There were 100 family and friends who attended the event to help them celebrate. Jimmie retired in 1985 after 37 years with El Paso Natural Gas Company. The couple have three children, 14 grandchildren and 12 great-grandchildren. GORDON AND ELWANDA SIMMONS Gary, Lisa and Hayden Simmons of Lubbock, and Larry, Annette Vanna and Gregory Simmons of Elk City, Oklahoma hosted an open house, celebrating their parents’ 50th wedding anniversary, February 1st, in Lubbock. Gordon and Elwanda were married February 3rd, 1953
in Portales, New DOYLE AND DORENE HEAD
Doyle was employed by El Paso Natural Gas Company from September 14, 1953 until he retired on April 1, 1987. He and Dorene enjoy retirement at their home on Lake Brownwood and do quite a bit of traveling while visiting their children. Doyle and Dorene have four children: their son Jerald Head, his wife Karen and their three children from Ridgefield, Connecticut; their daughter, Vickie Horne, her husband Cavin and their five children from Midland, Texas; their daughter, Kelly Nix, her husband Lieutenant Commander W. Kyle Nix and their three sons from Gainesville, Texas; and their daughter, Kathy Lee and her husband Marc and their two sons from San Angelo, Texas. ARMENTA
Jennie Vallejos and Steve Armenta were married January 28, 1953 at Sacred Heart Church. They were introduced to each other by a mutual friend in Farmington. The couple have spent most of their lives in Farmington. Steve is employed by El Paso Natural Gas Company and Jennie is a homemaker. Their hobbies include fishing, antique cars and crochet. The armenta have six children: Steven Armenta, Jr., Jimmy Armenta, Christine Casas, Tommy Armenta, Charley Armenta and Sylvia Candelaria, all of Farmington. They also have 18 grandchildren and 10 great-grandchildren. McNEESE
BURSON The children of Mr. and Mrs. James W. Burson hosted an open house on Saturday, the twenty-eighth day December, 2002, from one o’clock in the afternoon until six o’clock in the evening to share in the joy of celebrating their Fiftieth Wedding Anniversary. At the Burson home , 4085 North La Jolla, Prescott Valley, Arizona. MELTON Lucille and I celebrated our 52nd wedding anniversary on December 26th. Roland and Lucille Melton, Jr. 921 Firwood St. Bloomfield, NM 87413-5022 CUSHMAN Allan and Charlotte Cushman celebrated their 55-year anniversary, at the home of their daughter Debbie Erickson, with their son and family from Albuquerque and grandchildren also. Mr. & Mrs. Allan Cushman 4205 El Llano Rd. Las Vegas, NM 87701 DUNN Danny and I celebrated our 54th wedding anniversary November 26th in Dallas, Texas with our daughter, Danette and her 2 children and Rick and his wife and 2 children and lots of family. Danny & Evaleene Dunn 334 L. L. Davis Ruidoso, NM 88345-7701 FISHER
Bob and Vi Fisher of Granbury, Texas celebrated their 50th Wedding Anniversary with a family gathering in New Braunfels this summer hosted by their four children. The couple married October 4, 1952 at St. Wendelin Catholic Church in Fostoria, Ohio. Bob started working for El Paso Natural Gas Company in 1953 at the Fullerton Plant, then at the Eunice and Monument Plants. He retired in 1991 after 37 years with the company. They have four children: Debbie Gilliam and husband Tommy of McKinney, Texas; Rex Fisher and wife Deaion of Alvin, Texas; Robert J. Fisher and wife Pam and Mark Fisher and wife Amber, all of Eunice, New Mexico. They also have nine grandchildren: Trey and Skyla Gilliam of McKinney, Texas; Hattie Fisher of Marshall, Texas; Marcy Abernathy and husband Josh of Alvin, Texas; Bert, Charlie, Cody, Ranson and Cameron Fisher, all of Eunice, New Mexico. LUTHER
Irene Picard and Kenneth Luther were married October 5, 1952, at Sacred Heart Parish in Middleboro, Mass. The couple met on a blind date in Middleboro while Kenneth was serving in the U.S. Air Force. They moved to Farmington, Kenneth’s hometown, in 1959 after Kenneth left the Air Force. Kenneth is retired from El Paso Natural Gas and Luther Welding Service. Irene is a homemaker. They enjoy camping, fishing, hunting, knitting, quilting and spending time with family and friends. The couple has four children: Jeannine and Phillip Stavely, Shirlene and James Deal, Ken and Paula Luther and Katherine and James Rowland, all of Farmington. They also have five granddaughters, five grandsons, one great-granddaughter and five great-grandsons. JONES
They are the parents of Wanda and Paul Dean Dyer of Weatherford, Norma Jean and Otis Ray King of Springlake, Doug and Linda Jones of Granbury, and A.J. and Claudene Jones of Roswell, NM. They have 13 grandchildren, 30 great-grandchildren and 2 great-great-grandchildren.
by Claudeen Jones, Daughter-in-law
This is to declare, Tho, I wasn’t there On a nice day, sky blue and clear, He from Jal, Her from Eunice, To Hobbs they drove, in maybe a Model A, That being before the Porsche, And after the buggy and horse. On September 25th, 1932, both 19 years old and oh so bold. No one their resolve could sway, There being the nearest preacher. They vowed with each other to stay, To love, cherish and obey. No pictures remain, except in their memory, One day their home burned, you see.
These weren’t the best of times, The depression just wouldn’t go away. Together they would meet the challenge. Jobs scarce and hard to find, It was hard to face the grind.
Good news, things were beginning to change, More than cowboys were riding the range, Trucks, oil rigs, and pipeline construction, Dad joined the latter function. A job with El Paso Natural Gas on July 10, 1934, Didn’t bring riches, but was steady. Before the first paycheck, she was ready It being Friday 13th, A.J was born, No hospital, but the Hobbs Hotel served them well. September 13th, 1936, this time a girl, Wanda Laverne made their hearts swell, Then, a light at the end of the Depression, Another baby on the scene, January 14th, 1939 was Norma Jean. Of course, there is much I don’t know, Or have the space to mention. Oh yes, one more to give our attention, A boy on February 20, 1941, Douglas Earl, And that red hair was a shock How they loved every lock
Nothing could stop the clock, WWII was on the heels of the depression, Oil and gas were needed more and more, One night, Number 1 plant did blow, And A.J.’s feet hit the floor, Mom yelled, “What is wrong with you?” Another explosion and then she knew.
The Company and the kids grew together, In all that hot weather. Besides the odor, change was in the air. Dad was being transferred from there, Extended family had always been close, Now need to move arose.
Got to keep that natural gas on the go, And in 1951 off to Dimmitt, Texas with tears, goodbyes and sighs, There weren’t many dry eyes.
Now begins 23 years at Dimmitt Compressor Station, Home was first house on the right, Events started to happen pretty fast The way things were couldn’t last, Wanda married Paul Dean Dyer at Clovis, NM on January 15, 1954, We in that Pontiac rode, Dad’s cigar kept losing its light. I expect a sign of a daddy’s heart breaking, Gallup, NM was to be their abode. June 11th the same year, A. J. and Claudeen took the plunge, From the church in that Pontiac we rode. They had to drive that decorated Chevy. Grandchildren began to come to make faces beam. Wait, weddings aren’t over yet! Otis King has picked him a plum, Norma Jean married him January 24th, 1958. They settled on the farm he was from. November 6th, 1959 Doug persuaded Linda Murrell, To give marriage a whirl. Empty nest but not time to be idle, Farms, houses, cows, pigs, horses, cars, Earl traded everything but Ora Lee, and cigars. He quit the cigars and chewing tobacco, And she didn’t make him go, More grandchildren, 13 in all God did send, And Grandma loved feeding them all.
Then retirement came in 1976 and to Plainview they did go to their own house, This, Dad cannot trade.
By now the Great Grandchildren have begun, Dad must count with pen and paper, Too many to add in the head. Thirty at last count and that may not be the end, Some even came in two’s. Wow! Two great-great grandchildren, And I think it is safe to say, For none of these would they take bids, And I’m not forgetting those wonderful add-ons, Of which I am one, I just don’t have enough fingers and toes, But, I expect Grandma knows. Lots of work, love, living and God’s Blessings, Of all a book could be written, Since Earl Jones and Ora Lee Rodgers was smitten.
BROWN
Marie Mullins and Marlin Brown were married on Marie’s 16th birthday, December 7, 1947, at Pinkerton Baptist Church in Haskell, Texas. They met in church at Pinkerton Baptist. The couple has spent most of their married life in Rule, Texas, as well as Ignacio, Colorado and Farmington. Marlin is retired from El Paso Natural Gas Company. They both enjoy golf, fishing, bridge and family genealogy. The Browns have four children: Shirley Olbert and husband Robert of Bloomfield, Minnie Sparks of Farmington, Jeanette Goley of Tucson, AZ, and Randell Brown and wife, Vida, of Bloomfield. They also have 12 grandchildren and seven great-grandchildren.
CHAVEZ
Erlinda Trujillo and Modesto Chavez were married November 5, 1952 in Cuba. The couple met in Cuba, where they both grew up. They began their married life in Cuba and moved to Farmington in 1966. Modesto is retired from El Paso Natural Gas Company. He works part-time at Valle Grande Car Wash. Erlinda is a housewife. They both enjoy camping, hunting, playing bingo and spending time with their children and grandchildren. They are active members of the Knights of Columbus. The couple has five children: Billy Chavez, Robert Chavez, JoAnn Dockter, and Richard Chavez all of Farmington and Sharon Martinez of Aztec. They also have 15 grandchildren and nine great-grandchildren.
Happy Birthday!! J.W. “Dub” Baulch celebrated his 90th birthdayon October 22, 2002.
J.W. “Dub” Baulch 1800 W. 4th Street Roswell, NM 88201 505-623-5224 WIMSATT
Bob Wimsatt and Evelyn Ferrari were married on October 1, 1952 in Gallup. The couple met while attending high school in Aztec. They have spent their married life in Bloomfield.
Bob is retired from El Paso Natural Gas Company after 35 years with the company. Evelyn is a homemaker. The couple spends most of the summer living in their fifth-wheel trailer in the mountains. They also enjoy spending time with their children and grandchildren. They have three children: Ron Wimsatt and wife Jan of Las Cruces, Rod Wimsatt of Bloomfield and Gemma Slade of Farmington. They have five grandchildren: Melissa, Jamie, Gentry, Jordan and McKala. REIMERS Darrell and Naomi Reimers of Flora Vista celebrated their 50th wedding anniversary on October 12 with a dinner and celebration given by their children. Naomi Drinen and Darrell Reimers were married Octover 10, 1952 in Aztec, NM. The couple met on Memorial Day 1952 at a picnic in Durango, Colorado. A mutual friend introduced them to each other. They have spent most of their married life in New Mexico. Darrell retired from El Paso Natural Gas in 1983 where he worked in the Drip Department. He is currently employed with Overright Trucking Company and Naomi is a homemaker. They both enjoy spending time with family, working at their home and going camping. Darrell enjoys going to the flea market and visiting with friends. Naomi enjoys needlecraft, painting, and going to church. The Reimers have six children: Danny and Gail Reimers, Diane and Steve Lamb, Denise and John Porter, all of Aztec; Dennis and Teresa Reimers of Bayfield, CO, Jimmy Reimers of Fort Worth, TX and Darla and Jimmy Johnson Sr. of Farmington, NM. They also have nine grandchildren and three great-grandchildren. Sent in by Harry Black, Farmington. BENDER
Thelma Hutchinson and James D. Bender were married September 27, 1952 at the First Baptist Church in Leadville, Colorado/ James retired from Burlington Resources in 1986 and Thelma retired from Thelma’s Tax Service in 1998. The Benders have one son: James A. and wife, Candy Bender. They also have three grandchildren and three great-grandchildren. Sent in by Harry Black, Farmington. _______________________________________________________________________________________________
Mr. and Mrs. William T. Wells
1962 2002 William T. and Colene Wells celebrated their 40th wedding anniversary July 27 with an open house at the home of Daren and Kimberly Camphuysen. Colene Goodrich and William T. “Bill” Wells were married May 31, 1962, in Gallup. Their vows were sealed in the Salt Lake City, Utah Temple of the Church of Jesus Christ of the Latter-day Saints on May 8, 1963. The couple met in the San Juan County Sheriff’s Office, where Bill was employed part-time as a deputy sheriff. Bill was also an El Paso Natural Gas Company compressor operator. He is now semi-retired and is the former owner and president of Clean Sweep Janitorial, Inc. Colene is employed as a local news and saleswoman for an Aztec radio station and later QWYK radio in Farmington. Bill is an expert gardener. Colene’s hobbies include painting, genealogy and writing. Both enjoy their children, grandchildren and great-grandchildren. The Wells have eight children: Andra Stadling, Dianne Holgate, Kimberly Camphuysen, Grant Wells, Rebecca Taylor, Shaunna Rodgers, Angelique Wells and Kevin Wells. They also have 24 grandchildren and 10 great-grandchildren. Mr. and Mrs. Cleo T. Mason
1942 2002 Cleo T. and Mary E. Mason of Farmington celebrated their 60th wedding anniversary July 20th with a small gathering of family and friends at their home. Mary E. Patee and Cleo T. Mason were married July 18, 1942, in Garden City, Kansas. The couple met at a music concert in Garden City. They have lived most of their married life in Farmington, prior to this they lived in Garden City. Cleo is retired from El Paso Natural Gas Company and Mary is retired from First National Bank. They both enjoy traveling. The Masons have one daughter: Darlene Moore and husband Scott of Farmington. They also have five grandchildren. 50th WEDDING ANNIVERSARY: Mr. and Mrs. Bobby V. Carman
Bobby and Betty Carman celebrated their 50th wedding anniversary with a Caribbean cruise. Betty Jenkins and Bobby Carman were married June 26, 1952, at First Baptist Church in Wink, Texas. They moved to Farmington in 1957. Bobby is retired from El Paso Natural Gas and the New Mexico National Guard. Betty is a homemaker. The Carmans have four children: Linda and Husbad, Randy Dean; Beverly and husband, Bill Hoppe; Marian and husband, Randy Wimsatt, all of Farmington; and Keith and wife Leslie Carman of Denver. They also have 12 grandchildren and one great-grandchild .Cliff & Redah Barker
Carlsbad: Cliff and Redah Barker celebrated their 50th wedding anniversary with a reception at the Elk’s Lodge in Carlsbad hosted by their daughters and friends. Redah graduated from Abilene High School in Abilene< Texas. Cliff graduated from Caddo High School in Caddo, Oklahoma. The couple met at the telephone company in Abilene, Texas. They married on February 14, 1952 in Abilene. Redah worked as a telephone operator, and then was a housewife. Cliff worked for El Paso Natural Gas Company for 32-1/2 years. They are retired. The Barkers moved to Carlsbad in January 1984, after living in Jal for 23 years. Cliff is involved with the Elk’s Lodge and is a bailiff at Magistrate Court. The couple attends First Baptist Church. They have two daughters: Cliffa Watkins and Rheala Jacobo of El Paso, Texas, and four grandchildren. Winkley’s celebrate 64 years
Earl and Eppie Winkley, of Durant, OK, celebrated their 64th wedding anniversary at their home. The couple has four children, seven grandchildren and 12 great-grandchildren. Mr. Winkley attended Southeastern Oklahoma State University and then obtained a job at El Paso Natural Gas Company, where he was employed for 32 years. After his retirement, the couple moved back to Durant. Mrs. Winkley is a mother and housewife. She volunteered as a Pink Lady for 30 years at local hospitals. The couple’s oldest daughter, Anita, spent the week with them to help celebrate the occasion. Bob and Charlene Stroud
Bob and Charlene Stroud were married on September 22 , 1951 in Las Cruces, NM. They were honored with a dinner and dance by their children: Sharmane Riemer, Butch Stroud & Sherry Campbell at the Quality Inn in Elephant Butte on Sept 22, 2001. Bob started to work for E.P.N.G. Co. on May 26, 1952 at Gage Station #4 and retired April 1, 1993 after 41 years. Bob and Charlene have seven grandchildren and five great-grandchildren. Jack R. and Jean A. Stone
Jack R. and Jean A. Stone were married 60 years ago on August 30, 1941 in El Paso, TX.They have five children: Jack, Jr. of Stanley, KS; the late Alisdean Rediker; Ida Kelly of Albuquerque, NM; Candace Wolf of El Paso; & Melanie Douglas of Albuquerque, NM. The Stones have also been blessed with 11 grandchildren and 9 great-grandchildren. Jack is retired from El Paso Natural Gas. Jean is employed by the Lydia Patterson Institute and the YWCA. She is retired from the El Paso public schools.
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Wayne
& Elsie McKibben, 91 ½ years and 82 years and 64th
year Wedding Anniversary at our retirement apartment now from our lovely
home to 2 rooms in Hobbs, NM – Heartland Care.
Robert
(Bob) and Charlene Stroud will be celebrating their 60
Matthew
and LueJimmie Green were honored at a luncheon given by their family to
celebrate their sixty-eighth wedding anniversary on June 20, 2010. Family
and guests included three children and spouses, six grand-children and four
great-grandchildren. Special guests were their nieces, JimmieLue Lyons,
Murlean Mims, and Charlotte Barbee. They renewed their vows in a Ceremony
officiated by Pastor Ponce Brown of Shiloh Baptist Church.
Leon & Irene
Gillespie were married June 22, 1958 at Draw. Texas. They celebrated their
Bruce
and June Van Cleave met in El Paso, Texas while Bruce was in the 462
Roger and
Iwanda Boyd celebrated their 50
Bernie
and Faun Ricks 
It
takes more than just a thought. It takes more than just planting a seed. It
takes years of care, love and nurturing that shines on Sunny times, and yet can
endure the storms as well. Your beautiful tree has branched out to produce 4
children, 7 grandchildren and 2 great-grandchildren with God’s Blessing.
Bobby
and Billie Dyer celebrated their 60
Don
and Marilyn Hill, pictured in a recent photo and on their wedding day, August
14, 1952, celebrated their 50th wedding anniversary on August 10, 2002, with a
reception in their honor at Holy Family Parish Hall. The event was hosted by
their children and their spouses: Rhonda and Lu Phillips, Janet and Dusty Hall,
Kevin and Lisa Hill, and Gary and Heather Hill.
Frank
and Evelyn Frame celebrated their 50th wedding anniversary with a
reception at the Woolworth Community Library in Jal. Their children served as
hosts for the event. They are parents of Rich Goodner of Colleyville, Texas,
Mary Goodner of Lubbock, Texas, Allen Frame of Colleyville, Texas, Anita
Yarbrough of Jal, and the late David Paul Frame.
Mr. & Mrs. David C. Morrow Sr.
celebrated their 50
J.
Allan and Dora Hiatt were honored at a dinner attended by family and friends on
October 23, 2004 at the Masonic Lodge #130.
J.C. (Wendy) and
Margaret Wendeborn celebrated their 50th Wedding Anniversary with a
Come and Go party at the home of their son, John, in Stamford, Texas on February
28th, 2004. John, and their other sons, Mark of Flora Vista, New
Mexico, Jay of Farmington and Lee Alton of Las Cruces and their families
surprised their parents by showing up for a not so quiet family dinner the
evening before at the Cliff House Café in Stamford. It was the first time the
family had all been together since Wendy retired.
Jack
and Millie Cunningham celebrated their 60th wedding anniversary on
March 15th, at home in Odessa, Texas. Millie Sutton married her
husband on March 15th, 1944 in Tempe, Arizona.
Mr. And Mrs. Max Harrell celebrated their 50
Jack and Louise Johnson were united in marriage on January 14
Bill
L. and Margaret F. Anderson celebrated their 50th
wedding anniversary on April 19, 2003, with a reception at First Baptisi Church
Fellowship Hall hosted by their children and friends.
Derry
and Dory McWilliams celebrated their 50th wedding anniversary on
Saturday, April 5, 2003 at Wylie United Methodist Church in Abilene, Texas.
Hulan
and Virginia Harrison celebrated their 50th wedding anniversary on
April 19, 2003.
Glenn
and Juanita Dobey of Farmington celebrated their 50th wedding
anniversary on February 1, 2003, with an open house reception at The Living Word
Church.
Doyle
and Dorene Head will celebrate their 50th wedding anniversary in
June, 2003. Dorene Kerby and Doyle Head were married June 6, 1953, in
Goldthwaite, Texas, at the First Baptist Church.
Steve
and Jennie Armenta of Aztec celebrated their 50th wedding anniversary
by renewing their wedding on January 25 at Sacred Heart Church with Father John
officiating. They recently returned from a cruise to Cancun. 
Jerry
and Helen were married on February 19th, 1953 in Hobbs, New Mexico.
They have two children, Kathy McNeese who lives in the Houston area and Terry
McNeese who lives in Crane, Texas. They have two grandchildren and two
great-grandchildren. Jerry retired from El Paso Natural Gas Company on March 1st,
1989 after 31 years. They just returned from an early celebration trip to the
Rose Parade in Pasadena, California. Travel is what they enjoy doing most and
visiting with friends on the way.
James
Kenneth and Irene Luther of Farmington celebrated their 50th wedding
anniversary October 5, with a party hosted by their children at the Elks Lodge
in Farmington.
Earl and Ora Lee Jones of Plainview
celebrated their 70th wedding anniversary with a family dinner at the
Ramada Limited Party Room. The couple married September 25, 1932 in Hobbs, NM.
He was employed by El Paso Natural Gas in 1934 and retired after 41 years of
service. 
Marlin and Marie Brown of
Farmington celebrated their 55th wedding anniversary December 7th
with a celebration at Emmanuel Baptist Church.
Modesto and Erlinda Chavez of
Farmington celebrated their 50th wedding anniversary on November 2 by
renewing their wedding vows at Sacred Heart Catholic Church with the Rev. Tim
Farrell officiating. There was a reception and dance following at the Knights of
Columbus Hall.
Bob
and Evelyn Wimsatt of Bloomfield celebrated their 50th wedding
anniversary on October 1. The couple is planning an Alaskan cruise with their
children next spring.
James and
Thelma Bender of Farmington celebrated their 50th wedding anniversary
on October 5 at their home.
