Strongs celebrate 70th anniversary
Buck and Joyce Strong on their wedding day, above, and today, below.
Buck and Joyce Strong of Ellsworth celebrates their 70th wedding anniversary Dec. 24.
Buck Strong and Joyce Mulkey were married Dec. 24, 1950 at the Methodist Church in Smith Center, Kan.
The Strongs owned Buck’s Heating and Air Conditioning where Joyce worked as the office manager.
Their children and spouses are: Jim Strong and Fred Griffith, Wichita, Kan.; Kathy and Bob Lumsden, Puyallup, Wash.; Karen and Scott Janzen, Ellsworth, Kan.; and Ric and Theresa Strong, Carrollton, Texas.
They also have six grandchildren and six greatgrandchildren.
Due to COVID-19 restrictions, the couple spent a quiet evening at home to celebrate. Cards to honor this special occasion may be sent to 811 Elizabeth, Apt. 211, Ellsworth, Kan. 67439.