Larry, Linda Hibbs Celebrate 50th Anniversary

Larry and Linda Hibbs celebrated their 50th anniversary Saturday at Sheridan Grocery & Cafe, where over 75 friends and family came to help them celebrate. They were married in 1962 at the Sheridan Christian Church by long-time preacher Delbert Biehle. They said that the way to stay married for so long was to have a good sense of humor so that they could laugh through the tough times. They remembered always hanging out at the Skating Rink, which was in its heyday, crowded every Wednesday and Saturday nights. Following their marriage, they farmed for many years. Larry and Linda said that the biggest challenge for their marriage was making ends meet their first few years. Larry was very punctual, getting up at around 5:00 in the morning and then going back at 5 in the evening to milk the cows. They maintained a sense of curiosity throughout their marriage, regularly going back to school to learn new skills. Larry is now an EMT and a licensed pilot. Larry now is a truck driver and has his own rig; he has driven over 1 million miles. He quipped that he was just passing through on a trucking run across the country Saturday. They had two children, Robin and the late Todd Hibbs.