Bigelow -- 50 years

The family of Galen and Marita Bigelow will host a celebration of the couple's 50th wedding anniversary on June 5, 2010, from 1-3 p.m., at the Buck Run Community Center, 735 Scott St., Fort Scott, Kan. The occasion is open to friends and family.

Galen and Marita were married on June 7, 1960, at the First Church of God at the Corner of Wall and Broadway in Fort Scott.

Their children are Michelle and Eric McKay and Teresa and David Fly of Fort Scott; Galen and Trena Bigelow of Elsmore, Kan.; and Bill and Michelle Bigelow of Moran, Kan.

Galen and Marita Bigelow

The family requests no gifts, noting that the presence of others at the celebration is the best gift possible. Dress will be casual and comfortable.