Boyds celebrate 50th anniversary

Chuck and Dodie Boyd recently celebrated their Golden Wedding Anniversary at the home of their son and wife Jeff and Jennifer Boyd in Spokane. A beautiful family dinner was held with family members including son Jeff and wife Jennifer and his kids Lily, Camille and Liam; daughter Brenda and husband Frank Wolf and kids Caleb and Delaney and Frank’s parents Dennis and Beatie Wolf.

Chuck and Dodie were united in marriage in the living room of Dodie’s mother Naomi Manzer Johnson’s home, 4 Stevens Street, Electric City, on December 8, 1962. Clea Lacey Pryor served as matron of honor and Howard Smith as best man. The ceremony was performed by Judge Felix Ray of Ephrata. Also in attendance were brother of the bride Fred Manzer, mother of the groom Anna Boyd and other family and close friends.

The Boys have lived in the coulee area since the late 60s. Chuck taught industrial arts and coached at Lake Roosevelt High School retiring in 1998. Dodie worked in the library at Lake Roosevelt High School for 27 years and, since retiring a few years ago, works part time at the Grand Coulee Public Library.