Eugene and Anna Jo Austin

65th Anniversary

Eugene and Anna Jo Austin, of Dalton Gardens, will celebrate their 65th wedding anniversary with an open house on Saturday, Dec. 22, 2012, from noon to 4 p.m. at the home of their daughter at 1622 West Garwood Road in Rathdrum.

They were married in Helena, Mont., on Dec. 20, 1947. A veteran of World War II and Korea, Gene retired as a major in the Air Force and taught math and calculus in the Kellogg School District, and at North Idaho College. Jo taught science to more than 3,000 students in her 25-year career.

They will be joined at the open house by their six children, Tom (Chris) Austin of Campbell, Calif., Beth (Ed) Hatcher of Dalton Gardens, Dan (Linda) Austin of Spokane Valley, John (Deena) Austin of Harrison, Susan (Wayne) Morrison of Rathdrum and Patty (Jimmy) Morrison of Hayden; and by most of their 25 grandchildren and 24 great-grandchildren. Their friends are also welcome to stop by and say hello.