December 29, 2001 marks 50 years of marriage for Gordon and Joyce Yunker of Pine Hollow (Oregon). The Reverend Appleyard joined the two together at the Methodist Church in Nehalem (Oregon). Both were raised on the Oregon Coast and started their life together ranching cattle and wheat in Wamic (Oregon) until 1964. Then moving to Umatilla (Oregon), they owned and operated the G&J Restaurant for 10 years. After raising their four children in Umatilla they returned to Pine Hollow for their retirement. Since retirement, they have enjoyed fishing, hunting, golfing and traveling. Gordon and Joyce have four children, 12 grandchildren and their first great-grandchild was born this year. The Dalles Chronicle December 23, 2001 Written permission to reprint Landmarks announcement given by The Dalles Chronicle, The Dalles, Oregon. Copied and submitted by Earline Wasser.