50th anniversary: Gary and Kathy Collins

Gary and Kathy Collins celebrated their 50th wedding anniversary with a small gathering of family for cake and memories on July 5 at their home in Spokane.

Hosts for the event included their children and spouses: Shelley Dach, Sarah Collins, and Corey Collins, all of Spokane; and Suzanne Dach, of Newman Lake.

The couple were married July 5, 1969, in Rockford. They have 13 grandchildren.