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Life on the farm

by Lori Stahlgren
Millard never goes anywhere without his pocket watch he got about 40 years ago.

On September 22, 1989, Mary and Millard Lee celebrated sixty years of marriage.  Looking back on six decades together, the Lees said simply, “Sixty years of marriage makes you feel like you’ve been married your whole life,” and recalled their wedding day as “the most beautiful day I’ve ever seen.”

Millard takes a break after feeding his hogs. He has about 40 hits in all.
Marry Lee writes thank you notes for anniversary gifts. September 22, 1989 was Mary and Millard’s 60th wedding anniversary.
Millard rests after cutting and hanging part of his tobacco crop.
Mary prepares herself for a routine visit with the doctor.
One of Millard’s favorites pastimes is to sit on his front porch and watch the cars go by.
Mary and Millard Lee stroll back to the house after taking care of their cattle and hogs. “Sixty years of marriage makes you feel like you’ve been married your whole life,” Millard and Mary Lee said. “Sixty years ago today was the most beautiful day I’ve ever seen.”