David Aichele and Becky Spearman were married on August 6, 1966, in Hermiston, Ore., by Bishop See. Attending were her maid of honor, Treva DeMoss, and his best man, Donald Aichele.

They resided in Hermiston, where David worked at the U.S. Army Depot and attended college. Later, they moved to Springfield, Ore., and finally to The Dalles, Ore., where they currently reside. They have lived in The Dalles for 43 years.

David retired as a senior operator at Celilo Converter Station with Bonneville Power Administration and Becky retired as a well-loved Secretary at Dry Hollow Elementary with The Dalles School District. While raising their three children, Jeanne, David Jr. and Lori, they enjoyed participating and volunteering in various sports: baseball, soccer, swim team, tennis and bowling. They continue to be avid sports fans and enjoy rooting for the Oregon Ducks. Dave and Becky especially enjoy fishing, camping and hunting in the mountains, and visiting family and friends in the Hermiston area. Dave is a member of The Dalles Country Club and plays golf often. They have seven grandchildren and two great-grandchildren.

A surprise 50th wedding anniversary celebration will be held at Spillway Park in Umatilla, Ore., at 11 a.m. on Saturday, August 6, 2016, hosted by their children: Jeanne (Richard) Dorr of Salinas, Calif., David Jr. (Tamra) of Benton City, Wash., and Lori Aichele of The Dalles.