Sam Howard and Virginia “Gini” Broadsword-Howard and celebrating their 50th anniversary on Oct. 18, 2019 at 41 South.

Their friends and loved ones are invited to help the couple celebrate their 50th anniversary.

Sam is an entrepreneur and Virginia is a retired dental hygienist.

The couple has two daughter, Wendy Auld of Sandpoint and Amie Broadsword of Seattle; and seven grandchildren.

Sam and Gini Howard and celebrating with their friends, family and those who helped and mentored them through this wonderful 50-year journey called marriage

“What started as an elementary school friendship at Southside, blossomed into high school sweethearts at Sandpoint Senior High,” the couple said. “We married and started a family while attending high school at a time in the late ’60s when that just wasn’t done. With the help, love, guidance, and mentoring of so many of you, we have reached a milestone and are proud to celebrate with you.”