Steve Parsons and Dee Ann Donald were married on Feb. 19, 1972, at Moran Presbyterian Church in Moran.
Today, they will celebrate their 50th wedding anniversary by renewing their vows at First United Methodist Church in Chanute. Celebrating with them will be son Justin and wife Elesa, daughter Jennifer, nine grandchildren and other family and close friends.
Dee Ann was a teacher, primarily kindergarten, for 28 years before retiring to be a grandparent. She was born and raised in Moran.
Steve has been working in education for 41 years as a teacher, coach, principal, superintendent and currently education consultant. Steve was raised in Cherokee.
They have spent their entire lives in southeast Kansas as parents, grandparents and educators, now residing in Chanute.
Cards and letters may be mailed to 334 Hillside Drive, Chanute KS 66720.
