Albert W. "Bill" and Gloria D. Oakes

OAKES 65th

Albert "Bill" and Gloria Oakes celebrated their 65th wedding anniversary with a dinner on Aug. 11, 2023 in Halfax, Nova Scotia, Canada. They spent their anniversary trip with their family touring the Maritime Provinces.

Albert "Bill" William Oakes and Gloria Dell Cox met at Walla Walla College. They were married at Meadowglade Church on Aug. 24, 1958. After spending time in Seattle, Washington, they moved to Anchorage, Alaska, where Bill served in the Army Corps of Engineers and Gloria worked for insurance companies. They raised three children: Susan, Elizabeth and Stephen.

Later in life, Bill worked at an architectural firm and Gloria volunteered as a librarian at Anchorage Junior Academy. They are charter members of Anchorage Northside Church, where Gloria served as clerk and Bill served as treasurer. They are enjoying retired life in Anchorage, Alaska.