States 70th

STATES 70th

Newton and Esther States celebrated their 70th wedding anniversary on Aug. 21, 2016, with a reception in Emmett, Idaho.

Newton States married Esther Pack on Aug. 10, 1946, in Boise, Idaho. Newton worked as a laborer for several years then became a registered nurse in 1961. He worked in health care for 32 years, serving as practical nurse instructor, director of nursing and respiratory therapy instructor. He retired after 25 years as administrator of the Walter Knox Memorial Hospital in Emmett, Idaho.

Esther raised their four sons, planted a garden and canned at least 2,000 quarts of food each year. She also operated a day care center for 25 years.

The States family includes Tim and Nancy States of Payette, Idaho; Newt and Karen (Mabee) States of Cocolalla, Idaho; George and Mary (Rivers) States of Emmett, Idaho; Tom States of McCall, Idaho; 10 grandchildren and 26 great-grandchildren.