Charles and JoLynn Simpson, known by friends and family as Chuck and Jo, are celebrating their 50th wedding anniversary. They were married Dec. 22,1961 in the Salt Lake LDS Temple. An open house will be held in their honor Saturday, Nov. 5, from 5:30-8 p.m. at the LDS 12th Ward, 1476 N. 300 West, Bountiful.

Hosting the event are their children, Charlynn (Charly), Jeanna, Anna, Tony, Clifford (Cliff), Jonathan (Jon), Joseph (Joe), their Indian sister, Patty Oliver and their spouses.

Chuck and Jo have 30 grandchildren and 16 great-grandchildren. One grandson, is serving a mission to Independence, Missouri and a granddaughter is serving in the Air National Guard, serving her country in Iraq. We love you Dad and Mom.