Bryan/College Station Eagle

ANNIVERSARIES

• Batchelor 30th

Published Sunday, May 04, 2008

Bill and Jan Batchelor of College Station celebrated their 30th wedding anniversary April 29, 2008. The King and his Queen are looking forward to another 30 years together.

• Verwold 50th

Published Sunday, April 20, 2008

Mr. & Mrs. Gene Verwold of College Station, celebrated their 50th Wedding Anniversary on April 19, 2008. The couple exchanged vows on Saturday April 19, 1958 at St. Mary’s Catholic Church in Caldwell, Texas. Rev V.A. Svrcek officiated. Following the wedding, a reception was held at the church hall. The couple honeymooned in College Station, Texas. Miss Evelyn Marie Vykukal was a graduate of Caldwell High School and Durham Business College in Austin Texas. She moved to Houston, Texas after their marriage and worked for Ingersoll Rand.

• Boubel 50th

Published Sunday, April 13, 2008

Mr. and Mrs. Ambrose (Brose) Boubel of College Station are celebrating their 50th wedding anniversary on April 18th, 2008. The couple eloped on April 18th, 1958 in a ceremony in Rosenberg, Texas. She is the former Doreene Frizzell. Brose and Doreene are blessed with three children, Jeannine Smith, Paige Carlin and Ben Boubel, one son-in-law, Ike Smith; and six grandchildren Gloria Smith, Alex and Adam Carlin, and Hannah, Blake and Bennett Boubel.

• Chadbourne 60th

Published Sunday, March 30, 2008

Danville Chadbourne and Eddie Ruth Vahrenkamp of Bryan celebrated their 60th wedding anniversary. They were married Easter Sunday, March 28, 1948 in Bryan. They had six children. They have six grandsons, one special granddaughter and two great grandchildren.

• Merchant 50th

Published Sunday, March 02, 2008

Mr. and Mrs. Wallace Don Merchant of Bryan recently celebrated their 50th wedding anniversary on March 1, 2008, with a party given for them by their family at The Reveille Inn. The couple exchanged vows on March 1, 1958, at Southside Church of Christ in Brownwood, Texas, with Cecil B. Douthitt officiating. She is the former Bettie Jean Casson. Wallace and Bettie are blessed with two daughters and one son-in-law, Stacie Merchant and Leslie and Bubba Bishop, all of Bryan; and three grandchildren, Joshua, Derek and Cali Bishop, all of Bryan.

• Goodall-Lapham

Published Sunday, February 24, 2008

Ann Marie Goodall and Ken Michael Lapham were united in marriage at 2 p.m. Saturday, February 17, 2007, at St. Thomas Aquinas Catholic Church in College Station. The double ring ceremony was officiated by Deacon Ted Baker and Monsignor Michael Mulvey. Music was provided by Anita Kapchinski. Scripture readings were given by the father of the bride, Dr. Gary Goodall, and friend of the bride, Dr. Dave Schmitz. The bride is the daughter of Dr. Gary and the late Deborah Goodall of College Station and the granddaughter of the late Clarice and the late Charles Goodall of Delmar, Iowa, and Patricia Stephens of Taylorville, Ill.

• Hutchinson 50th

Published Sunday, February 24, 2008

Barbara M. (Robertson) and Zelton Ray Hutchinson were honored by family and friends on this 50th anniversary of their wedding date on Saturday, February 23, 2008, in Chriesman, Texas. Ray, from Laurel, Miss., was stationed at Bryan Air Force Base and met Barbara at the USO Club in downtown Bryan. Barbara and Ray were married at First Baptist Church in College Station on February 22, 1958.

• Batson 50th

Published Sunday, February 10, 2008

Jim and Elizabeth Baker Batson celebrated their 50th wedding anniversary. They were married February 1, 1958 at First Baptist Church in Madisonville, Texas, by Rev. W. W. Baker. They have three children, Kim and husband, Scott Sutphen, Sandy and husband, Carl Walthall, and Wes and wife, Kim Batson, all of Bryan. They have been blessed with grandchildren, Stephen and wife, Elyse Sutphen, Sheldon Sutphen, Chris Walthall, Brandon Walthall, Kaitlynn Batson, Kyle Batson and Kaleb Batson, and one great-grandson, Joshua Sutphen, all of Bryan. Jim started in the automotive business in Bryan-College Station in 1960 and was the owner of Batson Tire Center and the Farm Bureau Tire Dealer for over 25 years. Liz retired from the nursing profession. They have been active members of Central Baptist Church for over 40 years.

• Gantt 50th

Published Sunday, February 03, 2008

Myron and Sue Willard Gantt of College Station are celebrating their golden wedding anniversary. They were married on February 2, 1958, at First Methodist Church in Giddings, Texas, by the Rev. Thomas Holcomb. They are blessed with two sons and daughters-in-law, Greg and Lynne Gantt of Bryan and Bobby and Christy Gantt of College Station; and seven grandchildren, Natalie McCarty, Colton, John, Sara, Josh, Jessie and Jordan Gantt. Myron graduated with an accounting degree from Texas A&M University in 1957 and a master’s of education degree in educational administration in 1982. He retired in 2000. Sue retired in 1999 after 30 years in the Department of Veterinary Physiology and Pharmacology at Texas A&M University.

• Schneider 50th

Published Sunday, February 03, 2008

Marvin and Geraldine Schneider renewed their wedding vows and had a special blessing from Monsignor John A. McCaffrey at St. Joseph Catholic Church in Bryan on Sunday, January 27, 2008. They celebrated their 50th wedding anniversary with their family at Oxford Street Restaurant. Their children hosted the dinner. Marvin and Geraldine were married on January 25, 1958, at Sts. Cyril and Methodius Catholic Church in Granger, Texas, with the Rev. Ben Mazurkewitz officiating. Marvin was the owner and operator of Jimmy’s Drive-in Grocery and Marvin’s Drive-in Grocery in Navasota for over 30 years. Geraldine is retired from Texas Agricultural Extension Services on the Texas A&M University Campus.

• Field 30th

Published Sunday, January 27, 2008

Larry and Holly Field were united in marriage on January 21, 1978, at First United Methodist Church in Bryan. They celebrated their 30th anniversary with a trip to Hawaii. They have lived in College Station for most of their married life. They have been blessed with four wonderful children, Angela and husband, Chris, Christopher and wife, Stacey, Cameron and Joanna; and one grandson, Cade.

• Mitchell 50th

Published Sunday, January 20, 2008

Willis and Mary Mitchell will celebrate their 50th wedding anniversary on Saturday, January 19, 2008, with a ceremony and reception at Second Missionary Baptist Church in Fayetteville, N.C. Willis is formerly of Bryan and Mary is originally from Fayetteville, N.C. After graduating from E. A. Kemp High School in Bryan, Willis spent the next 30 years in the U.S. Army achieving the rank of Sergeant Major. As a field artillery and command retention noncommissioned officer with the famed 82nd Airborne Division, he served tours in Germany, Vietnam, Korea and Italy. Willis currently pastors the Solid Rock Bible Church in Hope Mills, N.C. Between balancing the demands of childrearing and life as a military spouse, Mary worked for the Fayetteville-Cumberland County School System and Fayetteville Technical Institute, the local community college.

• Watson 50th

Published Sunday, January 13, 2008

On January 31, 1958, Jesse and Beverly Watson of College Station united their lives together at Calvary Baptist Church in Beeville, Texas. The late Rev. Creath Davis of Dallas officiated the ceremony. Afterwards, a reception was given in the home of Hoyt and Bea Watson. On that day, their journey of building a life dedicated to the Lord began. The legacy they bless their family with is one filled with a testimony of unconditional love and service, to each other, their children, grandchildren, great-grandchildren and to the many who they have come to know. There will be a family gathering on January 31, 2008, to celebrate the “happy golden years of 50.” They will be going on an extended trip provided by their children at a later date. If you would like to contribute to their remembrance book, please send your card or notes to 1497 S. Oaks, College Station, Texas 77845.

• Huffman-George

Published Sunday, January 06, 2008

Katherine Elisabeth Huffman of College Station and Dustin Ross George of Arlington, Texas, exchanged vows on January 6, 2007, at Grace Bible Church in College Station. The Rev. Brian Fisher officiated the ceremony. Lainie Montgomery of Plano, Texas, was the reader. Music was provided by soloists, Diana Saylak and Jason Hunt; trumpeter, John McSpadden; and pianist, Mark Bendikson. The reception was held at Christopher’s World Grille in Bryan. The bride is the daughter of Dr. and Mrs. Richard Huffman of College Station. The groom is the son of Mr. and Mrs. Gaylon George of Cedar Park, Texas.

• Scasta 60th

Published Sunday, December 30, 2007

Celebrating their 60th wedding anniversary, Albert Ray and Helen Pearl Hennessy Scasta were united in matrimony on December 23, 1947, at the First Presbyterian Church in Tacoma, Wash., by Dr. J. Renwick McCullough. They honeymooned in Hollywood, Calif., and then continued on to Austin, where Albert completed his degree in business at the University of Texas in 1949 and became a teacher at the high school in Dripping Springs, Texas.

• Williams 25th

Published Sunday, December 30, 2007

Wayne and Christine Williams will celebrate their 25th wedding anniversary on Wednesday, December 26, 2007. They were married at A&M Methodist Church in College Station by the Rev. Bob Waters. They have been blessed with two boys, Kevin and Andrew, as well as a loving, supportive church family in the Church of the Nazarene. It has been an amazing journey and we look forward to the next 25 years together.

• Crocker 50th

Published Sunday, December 16, 2007

Danny and Ann (Holder) Crocker of North Zulch (formerly of Bryan) celebrated their 50th wedding anniversary on December 15, 2007. The Crockers were blessed with three children and three grandchildren: Alan Crocker, Carol Crocker Sisco, Cindy Crocker Whitaker, Tracey Crocker, Holly Sisco,and Abby Sisco.

• Pearce 60th

Published Sunday, December 16, 2007

Stephen and Mable (Rawls) Pearce will celebrate their 60th wedding anniversary on December 20, 2007. Stephen and Mable were married at First Baptist Church in Bryan. For over 30 years, Stephen was a part of the Bryan Independent School District and Mable worked for the Agricultural Extension Service, a part of Texas A&M University. After retiring, they enjoyed traveling in the summers and spending the winters at the Tip of Texas in Pharr, Texas, where they made friends with people from all over the continental United States, Canada and Alaska.

• Ayers 50th

Published Sunday, November 04, 2007

Jacquetta and Ralph Ayers were married on November 2, 1957 in Elk City, Okla. They are both retired from owning a laundry and dry cleaning business in Bryan for more than 42 years. To take two lives and add them to a love completely true – a love whose limits knows no bounds – this love, my love for you.

• Tseng 25th

Published Sunday, November 04, 2007

Stephen and Kaye Tseng will celebrate their 25th wedding anniversary on Tuesday, November 6, 2007. They were married on November 6, 1982 at First Christian Church in Temple, Texas. Shortly after they married, they moved to College Station, where they have lived ever since. Stephen and Kaye have been blessed with four children, Jared, Hayley, Colin and Kelsey Tseng.

• Covington 50th

Published Sunday, October 28, 2007

Duncan and Vee (Smith) Covington will celebrate their 50th wedding anniversary on November 9, 2007. They will be honored with a reception on November 3, 2007 at First Baptist Church in College Station. They are blessed with a daughter and son-in-law, Rebecca and Leroy Miller of Katy, Texas; and grandchildren, Anna and Lee Miller of Katy, Texas. Duncan retired from the armed forces in 1970, after serving in the U.S. Navy in World War II and the U.S. Army during the Korean and Vietnam Wars. He was employed as a teacher for College Station ISD and retired from Blinn College in 1993.

• Engelage 50th

Published Sunday, October 21, 2007

Don and Marlene were married August 31, 1957, in a pretty country church, St. Paul’s United Church of Christ, in Defiance, Mo. On September 1, 2007, along with their children, grandchildren, family and friends, they gathered there again to renew their vows and celebrate 50 years of marriage!

• Kurtz 40th

Published Sunday, October 21, 2007

A surprise 40th anniversary party was given for Lyndon and Gail Kurtz on September 22, 2007 at the Welborn Community Center. Their children, Stephen and Dershie of Boerne, Texas, and Jeff and Leslie of Bryan, and grandchildren, Kade and Karson of Boerne, Texas, and Kyle Kurtz of Bryan, planned the lovely celebration. Family and friends enjoyed a dinner and dance in their honor.

• Robertson 50th

Published Sunday, October 21, 2007

Don and Betty Robertson celebrated their 50th wedding anniversary with their family at Oxford Street and with a romantic dinner for two at Christopher’s World Grille. They also enjoyed a luxury cruise to Nova Scotia with Betty’s sister and brother-in-law, Bobbie and Doug Allred. Don and Betty were married on August 27, 1957 in Waco, Texas. They moved to Bryan in 1961, where they raised three children, Hayes Robertson, the late Rusty Robertson and Deane Robertson. They also have five grandchildren and two great-grandchildren.

• Rand 50th

Published Sunday, October 14, 2007

Patricia Ann Hanyan and Glendale Boyd Rand celebrated their 50th wedding anniversary at a family dinner hosted by their two sons and daughters-in-law, Casey and Suzie Rand and Garry and Tracy Rand, all of Houston; and grandchildren, Ryan, Tyler and Lakin, of Houston. The dinner was held at Christopher’s World Grille in Bryan. During the evening meal, a pianist, accompanied by a soloist, performed the song “Always” from their wedding day, along with love songs from the 50s and 60s. Glendale also presented Patricia with 50 roses representing each year of their marriage. Upon graduation from Texas A&M University, Patricia Hanyan and Glendale Rand were married on September 28, 1957, in their hometown of Groesbeck, Texas, where they were high school sweethearts at Groesbeck High School. Glendale spent 30 years working for Exxon and medically retired as a district sales manager. During this time, they relocated 17 times to various locations. Glendale served his country as an artillery officer for 14 months in Korea. In addition, he was recalled from the reserves to active duty in the Berlin Crisis and served another 13 months at Fort Polk, La. Patricia had a full time job raising three boys and being a devoted wife.

• Hill 50th Anniversary

Published Sunday, September 30, 2007

Ray Dell and Linda Kornegay Hill of Chriesman celebrated their 50th wedding anniversary on Saturday, September 29, 2007 with their family at the Chriesman Community Center. Ray Dell is retired from the Department of Transportation and Linda is retired from Texas A&M University. They are the parents of two sons, Jerry and wife, Candy, of Caldwell, Jimmy and wife, Beverly, of Chriesman; and daughter, Debbie Hill of Bryan; grandchildren, Jeramy Hill of Austin, Jonathan Hill and wife, Robin, Jamie Shonka and husband, Shane, James Hill, Tommy Hill and wife, Christian, Cody Loehr and wife, Alaina, all of Caldwell, and Nickie Nowak and husband, Jason, of Bryan; and great-grandchildren, Payden Robertson, Kenley Nowak and Chance, Haley and Tyler Hill.

• Junek 60th Anniversary

Published Saturday, September 22, 2007

Clarence and Dallia (Paschall) Junek celebrated their 60th wedding anniversary on September 18, 2007. They were treated to a catered meal by their children, Roland Junek, Karen and JD Schovajsa and Clarence W. Junek on Saturday, September 1. Also attending were their seven grandchildren and great-grandson, as well at the aunts of Mr. Junek, Clara Orsak and Ella Orsak, both of Snook; his three brothers; one brother-in-law and their spouses as well as other family members.

• Reynolds 50th Anniversary

Published Saturday, September 22, 2007

Ernest and Paula (Johns) Reynolds of College Station celebrated their 50th wedding anniversary on September 4, 2007. They enjoyed a family brunch at Christopher’s World Grille in Bryan on September 2. Ernest retired from Union Pacific Railroad as a railroad engineer and Paula is a homemaker. They enjoy spending time with their family and traveling in their fifth wheel with Zoe, their golden retriever. They are the parents of Laura Gardner and husband, Donald, of Bryan, Susan Pickard and husband, Greg, of College Station and Leigh Anne Engel and husband, David, of Bryan. They are the grandparents of Brian Gardner and wife, Hollie, Olivia Gardner, Robin Carpenter and husband, Mike, Jacob Pickard, Jordan Engel, Avery Engel and Jaxon Engel. They are also the great-grandparents of Reagan Gardner and Caroline Carpenter.

• Davis 50th Anniversary

Published Friday, September 07, 2007

Cletus “Cowboy” and Bets Davis were given a fabulous “surprise” celebration of their marriage on Saturday, August 25, 2007, by their children: son and daughter-in-love, Kyle and Beth Davis; their five boys, Addison, Cameron, Jacob, Tanner and Parker Davis; their daughter and son-in-law, Kelley and Dan Oster of Arlington; niece, Jeannie Duncan; her children of El Paso, Texas; and nephew and wife, Paul and Torri Brown and their children of Dripping Springs.

• Shenkir 50th Anniversary

Published Friday, September 07, 2007

Frank and Phyllis Shenkir of Bryan will celebrate their 50th wedding anniversary on September 10. Frank is a retired engineer with the Texas Highway Department and Phyllis is a homemaker. They are the parents of Gaylon Shenkir and wife, Margie, and Juanice Knight and husband, Shorty. They are the grandparents of Zachary Shenkir and wife, Erin, Jonathan Shenkir and Kari and Lindsey Knight. They are also the proud great-grandparents of Charles Shenkir

• Cupp 50th Anniversary

Published Sunday, September 02, 2007

Bill and Shirley Carol (Mackin) Cupp of Bryan celebrated their 50th wedding anniversary on August 30, 2007 with a dinner given for them by their family and friends. The couple exchanged vows on August 30, 1957 at 2221 San Antonio St. in San Angelo, Texas, with Stanley Lockheart, minister of Harris and Irving Church of Christ officiating. They have been blessed with two sons and daughters-in-law, Ricky and Dorothy Cupp of Wellborn, Texas, and Marcus and Linda Cupp of College Station; and four grandchildren, Randy, 25, Emily, 21, Matthew, 7, and Angela, 4.

• Dyer 45th Anniversary

Published Saturday, September 01, 2007

Charles and Beverly (Zemanek) Dyer of College Station will celebrate their 45th wedding anniversary on September 2, 2007. Graduates of Stephen F. Austin High School in Bryan, they were high school sweethearts who met during a band trip. Charles and Beverly were married at St. Joseph’s Catholic Church in Bryan on Labor Day weekend in 1962. Upon graduation from Texas A&M in 1963, Charles accepted a position in Houston, where the couple lived for 37 years. They both retired from ExxonMobil and moved to College Station in 2000. Retirement has allowed them to be active with St. Thomas Aquinas Catholic Church, St. Andrew’s Episcopal Church, Newcomer’s Club, ExxonMobil Retiree Club, Brazos County A&M Club and Texas A&M sporting events. They also enjoy traveling and spending time with their children and grandson.

• Francis 50th Anniversary

Published Saturday, September 01, 2007

Dan and Tuva (Vaughn) Francis will celebrate their 50th anniversary with their friends and family on September 2, 2007 at Cottonwood Baptist Church in Tabor, Texas. The couple was married September 4, 1957. They are blessed with seven wonderful children, Craig Francis, Danna Lovelace and husband, Jerry, all of Dallas, Jay VanZandt and wife, Vicky, of White Oak, Texas, Ted Francis and wife, Marcy, of Amarillo, Texas, Tami Neal and husband, Byron, Stan Francis and wife, Linda, all of Bryan, and the late Teresa Francis, and numerous grandchildren and great-grandchildren.

• Haas 50th Anniversary

Published Saturday, September 01, 2007

Philip J. Haas Jr. married JoAnn Scanlin on September 1, 1957 at St. Anthony’s Catholic Church in Bryan. Exactly 50 years later, they celebrated their golden anniversary by having a Mass and blessing of their vows by Monsignor John McCaffrey at St. Joseph’s Catholic Church. Their children hosted a dinner reception following the Mass. A video of their wedding and a slide show of their family history through the years were shown. Phil, Texas A&M class of 1957, is an architect retired from the Texas A&M University System Facilities & Planning Division after 30 years of service. He is also a retired Lt. Col. with the U.S. Army Reserves. JoAnn retired after 20 years of service with the Bryan Independent School District.

• Bane 50th Anniversary