Marion and Loretta Sluys have been married 60 years. Right, the couple on their wedding day, July 12, 1952. - Contributed photos
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Marion and Loretta Sluys have been married 60 years. Right, the couple on their wedding day, July 12, 1952.

Marion and Loretta Sluys’ 60th anniversary


June 21, 2012 · Updated 4:55 PM 

Marion and Loretta Sluys celebrate 60 years of marriage July 12.

The family wrote, “Your commitment to each other is an inspiration. We wish you many more years of happiness. With love from your children, Diane (Bob) Wallace, Soldotna, Alaska; Karen (Mark) Ross, Poulsbo; Lynn (Mike) Myrvang, Poulsbo; Dan Sluys, Poulsbo; Roger (Sera) Sluys, Bremerton; Al (Mary) Sluys, Bellingham; 17 grandchildren, 20 great-grandchildren.”

They will celebrate at the family home on Hood Canal. Gifts: Visit www.sakilasponsorship.org, an Africa school they founded.

 

 

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