HIGHLIGHTS OF YOUR LIFE: I have continued to live near Clear Lake. Have worked as a Lab and xray tech forever and still do part time. Immediate family lives very close. I have 1 married daughter, l married granddaughter and l great grandson. I am recovering from cancer and plan to be free of it until I am 100.

RETIREMENT FUN: Not really retired yet. But love babysitting my 21 month old great grandson. Husband has Alzheimer's so travel and such are limited. But we are doing great.

MEMORIES FROM YOUR SCHOOL DAYS: My Dad's old blue pickup. Slumber parties, Witke's, Corner Drug, and can't forget driving around and around Clear Lake with whoever could borrow the family car.

TYPE OF MUSIC AND ACTIVITIES YOU NOW ENJOY: Like to listen to Oldies music. Read. Visit with friends and family.

Favorite song from the 50s ( For background music for your page).

Elvis' "Love Me Tender"

Hoyt- 50 years.

Garner- Robert and Patricia (McGowan Hoyt) of Garner were married July 3, 1959 at the Zion Lutheran Church in Clear Lake.

Robert and Patricia will celebrate their 50th wedding anniversary with family over the 4th of July.

Greetings may be sent to them at 1995 Apple Ave, Garner Iowa, 50438. They request no gifts, please.

The couple's family includes daughter Suzanne (Tim) Copas of Ventura and granddaughter, Krystal (Steven) Thoe and Edan of Clear Lake. (Thanks for sending this article Dee).