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Show 8 THE GREEN SHEET Thursday, April 21, 1988 COMMUNITY NEWS Newlyweds, Both In 80s, Are Living Proof Its Never Too Late For Love by LaRee Pehrson Green Sheet Staff Writer MAGNA. Proof that love knows no boundaries, is the marriage of Genesee Dawson Roderick to Mitchell Deschamps. For are although they newlyweds, neither is in the bloom of youth, with Genesee being 85-1- 2 years old and Mitchell pushing 87. Unlike younger couples who come together out of unbridled passion, this couple came together out of mutual need. For both had known the joys of marriage, and both had heard the sound of loneliness when their respective partners moved on to a higher plane of consciousness. Although they had known each other since 1922, they never dreamed that one day they would be wed. Mitchell had been married to her best friend until May of 1987, while Genesee had been a widow for three and a half years. "Loneliness is the worst sickness a person can have," Genesee said. "So I was real glad when he called." Between May and October they exchanged a few letters and telephone calls, and although she lived in West Valley City, and he in Malad, Idaho the distance between them quickly narrowed Finally, after deciding that time atTnrarSoSTr witnesses in his home in Malad, and were married March 10th by his ward bishop. There was no fancy wedding finery, no special music, no expensive gifts, but they bright to each other the gift of friendship and love . . . and shared memories. Instead of "shuffling off to Buffalo," or visiting Niagra Falls, as they might have done in their youth, they spent a a couple of weeks visiting with her sister and her husband in Arizona, and his daughter in Idaho Falls. While most newly married couples face the dilemma of finding a home to live in, Genesse and Mitchell are coping with the "problem" of having two homes to choose from. So until a buyer can be found for his home in Malad, they will stay there in the summer and live in hpr house in Amanda Acres during the winter months. In sharp contrast to younger couples who look forward to 2,! 'L 7 I? ?! ywger g ff. 3. 86 ' CJUpleS 11 that C0Unts lfc y' pn Genesee anrd Mitchell fame problem, SlgI?cant u, eY P an on making 'ate theyA ave together ,a? hopefully they hifL Registration for Radio Control Car. Must present coupon for purchase. Good at all Holiday Oil locations. pe, oflLlinessgak. Case Purchases Only TRY CHIROPRACTIC ABSOLUTEL Y FREE! wondered Have you ever Bring this coupon if Chiropractic Find out now! could help you? The Campbell . 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