50th Wedding Anniversary (Wilnerd)

Flint Hills Express
October 25, 2006

Friends and family pay tribute to Wilnerds on their 50th anniversary

Everett and Carolyn Wilnerd, of Howard, celebrated their 50th wedding anniversary with family and friends at the Howard United Methodist Church on Sunday, Oct. 22.

Everett Wilnerd and Carolyn Base were married Oct. 27, 1956, at the New Jerusalem Church in Pawnee Rock, Kan, with the Rev. Eric Zacharias officiating.

Everett (Tiny) retired in 1997 after serving 34 years with the State of Kansas Wildlife and Parks Commission as a Conservation Officer. He also helped coach the Elk County Wrestling Club for several years, and has been active in supporting several youth in sports.

Carolyn retired in 1996 from the West Elk School District, having taught 40 years in elementary education. She completed her degree from Emporia State in 1981, after attending summer school for numerous years and raising 7 children, all while teaching.

Carolyn and Everett's children are: Susan Galvan, of Howard, Craig Wilnerd and wife, Tracillia, of Wichita; Carol Hernandez, Howard; Lauri Ellison, Blanchard, Iowa; Amy Kitchens and husband Carl, Howard; and Andy Wilnerd, Kansas City, Mo. Their youngest son, Scott Wilnerd, passed away in 1993.

Grandchildren include, Lacey Lovett; Corey, Courtney and Cameron Galvan; Sharayah Smith, Jessica Wilnerd; Devyn, Laura and Lindsey Weakley; and George Ellison. Great-grandchildren are Ellison Lovett and Lane Crum.