William and Jan Evans celebrate 50 years!

William and Jan (Smith) Evans will celebrate their 50th wedding anniversary on Dec. 20, 2024. They were married, in Edgerton, Missouri, on Dec. 20, 1974.

Their children are Christine Haley, St. Joseph, and Paul (Laura) Evans, Stewartsville, Missouri. Their grandchildren are Evan Haley, Audrey Evans, Lydia Haley, Gwendolyn Evans and Erma Evans.

William served in the Navy Reserve for 24 years, worked at E&M, in Gower, Missouri, for over 30 years, and has now been working for Menards for almost 15 years. Jan was secretary for First Baptist Church, Gower, for seven years, and then was lead ministry assistant for Frederick Boulevard Baptist Church for 30 years. She retired in 2018. They both drove school buses for East Buchanan.

William and Jan are members of Frederick Boulevard Baptist Church. Jan is an artist who paints and does photography.

The couple with celebrate with family at a private dinner at a later date.

Cards may be sent to them at 5105 Shawnee Rd., St. Joseph, MO 64503.