Bertha E. and John Q. Adams
"We set our goals when we were dating of what we wanted our lives to be. One of the most important things we decided on was that we would not go into debt. We have worked together for what was needed." — Bertha E. Adams
Married 70 years ago in the Salt Lake Temple on Dec. 3, 1930. They lived all their married lives in Alpine, Utah, where he was a sheepherder, miner and farmer. He continues to maintain a garden. She served in the Primary and they served as stake missionaries. She also has quilted, and been active in the Daughters of the Utah Pioneers. Both play the organ and enjoy singing. Members of the Alpine 7th Ward, Alpine Utah North Stake. Parents of six children, they have 30 grandchildren, 40 great-grandchildren and nine great-great- grandchildren.
Crit and Jewel French
"Patience, understanding and a lot of love have helped our marriage endure for 70 years." — Crit and Jewel French
Married 70 years ago on Dec. 3, 1930, in Many, La., and later sealed in the Dallas Texas Temple. They have lived their entire lives in Robeline, La., where he worked in the logging industry. She served in the Primary for 17 years. Members of the Many Ward, Alexandria Louisiana Stake. Parents of six children, they have 15 grandchildren, 25 great-grandchildren and 30 great-great- grandchildren.
Editor's note: The Church News will honor couples married 70 years, or on successive years those who have not been honored previously, and those who have been married 75 or more years. Information and a clear photo must be sent at least three weeks before the couple's anniversary to Church News, P.O. Box 1257, Salt Lake City, Utah 84110.