Congratulations to Jim and Pat

by Dianne

Congratulations to Jim and Pat Whitten. They returned to Rockport 35 RV Park again this year and Pat shared the following story and pictures.


We were married at Salem Lutheran Church in Sandwich, IL on June 30, 1962, where we are still members. We had 2 boys. Brad died in '95 of an epileptic seizure. Jeff and his wife Tanja live in Rock Island. They hosted an Open House at our senior center on Saturday June 30th. Jeff has a side line as a DJ so he played music from "the era" and Tanja works for a caterer and does decorating on the side. She decorated the Center in our wedding colors and made two large memory boards. It was a great day with food left over to serve during coffee hour at church on Sunday. After the open house, family that was in attendance came back to our house for a supper.

They are currently on 2nd Street N and, I believe, this is their fourth year at the Park. Fifty years together is a milestone not all married couples achieve. We wish them many more healthy, happy years together.

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