Don and Joan Cope, who were married on Feb. 21, 1958, celebrated their 50th anniversary during an open house on Feb. 23, 2008.

Together they raised six children and a grandchild and their love and their family grew over time.

Their family include Lydia and children (and grandchildren), Bud, Sandy and boys, Debbie, Junior and children (and grandchildren) Richard, Susan and children (and grandchildren), Bobby, Patti and boys, Annette, Jay and girls.