Happy Anniversary!

You two are an inspiration to many, as well as, me and Una.  It has been a pleasure to know you, worship with you, study the word together, and enjoy fellowship.  As young as you are it is hard to believe you have been married for half a century.  I hope you have many more years ahead of you.  Your pictures are wonderful!  The blog is very well put together.  Again, thanks for being the fine Christian example you are.  God bless!
Rod Keen

Happy 50th!

Oh my, my........50 years! Did you know the Frisbee is 50 years old and the Peace symbol, the Atwater Church of Christ (my company Guild Mortgage) and the Barbie Doll........that is how long you have been married. Holy cow batman!

I remember the "new" Atwater Church building and the old chicken poop tent meeting pews we started out with and the big argument over what color the front paneling should be (Rube Driver fixed that and made it cordovan red). Well, there we were; Dad Walters all "down in the mouth" with his first daughter getting married and the "lovely Nelda (not Nel) Walters and the very thin Bill Huie ready to move on with a great marriage. And that is exactly what it has been (oh, I know of a few irritations over missing dining tables traded for new air compressors and the like but over all pretty good deal).

We love you two and you are a great example of what it should be like, so on to another 50. God bless you for many years to come.  Much love, Ed and LaDonna

 

Happy Anniversary, Bill and Nel!

Though our time together in Lompoc was short, you left lasting footprints on our hearts. This world would be a better place if there were more marriages like yours with Jesus in the center.
We love you and wish you many more
happy years together.
Michael and Judy Follis

Congratulations, Bill and Nel!

I worked with and for you, Bill, for several years in the 1960's. We worked together
at Federal Electric's Range Safety group. I knew you even before I met Pam and Pam and I celebrated our 44th anniversary this year not far behind you two. 


Bill, you introduced me to and instilled in me a love for German automotive engineering. You influenced/persuaded me to buy a Porsche Speedster I think in 1963. That was the most interesting automobile I've ever owned. Had I the foresight to have kept it.... ah yes. While on Porsche autos I've had three I'll call thrilling riding experiences in these fine machines. One was with a man named Vasek Polak in Redondo Beach Ca. who I found out afterwards had been a Spyder race driver, the second was with you, Bill, on the road from Lompoc to Vandenberg, the third was a friend in San Jose Ca. I do not expect to have a fourth such ride as at my age I'm sure my heart couldn't cope. I used the word thrilling but harrowing would be a closer description of those rides. 
Today I always think of you, Bill, when I see a Porsche pass on the road.


Pam and I visited you both I think four or five years ago and we truly enjoyed seeing you. 
Pam and I send our best and congratulations on your anniversary!
Herb and Pam

PS: I'm thinking of writing a congratulatory letter to our
president thanking him for saving the country from financial
ruin.  Nel, would you like for me to include your name?

Dear Bill and Nel,

Wow! Congratulations! With all of life's uneven pathways, reaching 50 years
is no small fete.  
Nola and I agree that your faith and love for God and your love with
respect for each other is 
a combination that is tough to beat. Bill, what can I say...you did good
picking Nel! And yes, I did
good picking Nola.  What is even more amazing is that they both said YES,
when we popped the question
Our prayer for the two of you is to truly enjoy this time in your life! 
What a blessing! And may God continue to bless you for your future years.

Love and best wishes,

Harlan and Nola

Dearest Bill and Nell,

We had some really good times and some really bad times together.  I think that it caused both of us to move and rethink what we believe and our purpose.  I'm happy to say that we have found a church "home" in a wonderful, old methodist church near our neighborhood.  We have made many new friends, but still remember old friends like you with much fondness.  We wish you the very best and a very happy anniversary.

Love,  Carolyn & Bill Looney

Dear Nell & Bill,

It has been a pleasure knowing you over the years. You have been a steady rock and a source of inspiration for both of us. We love the fact that there are still couples out there celebrating 50 years together. Much more, we love and admire your enthusiam and spirit for life. Take Good Care & Godspeed, Abie & Sharon

Happy 50th Bill and Nel!

  We only knew you for a few years while we lived in Lompoc, but you both became very  special to us.  You are such strong Christians, dedicated parents and grandparents, and

kind generous people that we feel proud and blessed to call you our friends.

   The love between you just radiates and makes those that are in your presence glad to be there.  At this time of your 50th Anniversary, we send you our love, and God's blessings for many more years together.  Time has proved that you are the perfect couple!

 

Congratulations!  Joyce and Roger Duckworth

 

We love you, Bill and Nelda!

We met your parent way back on the early  wild and wooley 60's, Marshal & I had just gotten married in Crosbyton Texas and a month later we were headed to a strange state called California. Met Bill & Nel shortly after arriving in a place called Lompoc and were stationed at Vandenberg AFB. They had a little girl names Diane and she was a little doll, that loved her paci's. Soooooo much they placed about 100  give or take in her crib at night so she could locate one when she woke up during the night. About a year later Nel gave me a baby girl shower for sweet little  Monica. Bill loved his demolition derbys, Nell loved being a mom and homemaker and being a good friend to this little teenager wife from Texas. We shared many a good times over the next two years, Meals together, trips to the beach, going to showers on the base in our pajamas, ( yep that is right our pajamas right through the front gate) We have many wonderful memories of our few years in Lompoc some have faded , but the friendship with Bill & Nel keep the bond very strong between us.  One very important memory for me was I was not a christian when I arrived there, Nel treated me as a sister. Love you guys. Marshal & Rubye

HAPPY ANNIVERSARY!

We thoroughly enjoyed sharing Lompoc days with you and your family. I specifically remember your driving us through the hills and dales one spring so we could all enjoy the flowers. You've shared 50 years together and touched and mentored many lives. And now you're in the Rabbit stage--what fun. May God bless you with continued health and happiness! ~the Lords

Happy 50th, Bill and Nelda,

50 years have passed and the two of you
continue to show us all what a marriage should be.

You're quick to show encouragement
but slow to criticize.
You show your strength in troubled times
but speak with loving eyes.

You are such an inspiration because
of the loving things you do
And your marriage enriches not only you
but those of us who love you too. 

Love to you both,
Lynnda (Bates)

Happy Anniversary

Bill and Nelda,

Congratulations on your 50th wedding anniversary. You have had many great years together and three beautiful children and many grandchildren.

I hope you have many more years together,

Blessings,

Vera

Congratulations, Aunt Nelda and Uncle Bill!

Dear Aunt Nelda and Uncle Bill,
I was a young kid when you two got married, so I don't have many stories to
share.  But, often at Grandma's house I would look at your high school
graduation picture, Nelda, and think how beautiful you were! I missed you
not being around.

Sherri did a great job of assembling the pictures on this website. They have
been so fun to look at. Your family had a "Brady Bunch" family photo similar
to ours, big hair and all...lol.  Also, did we all go through the same stage
with our long dresses where we looked a bit "hippie"? If these were the
"good ole days", why did we forget to smile - ha?!

One thing I can't help notice is how much younger and relaxed you both look
as you became grandparents. You, Bill, look younger without the beard, but
having grandchildren seems to suit you both. 

I wish you many, many more years of wedded bliss, health and happiness.
Thanks for allowing us to share in your special day.

With love, Karen (Walters) Rigel

Congratulations to you both, Nel and Bill!

It is wonderful that you have made it for so many years together--all 50 so far.  I wish for you many more together.

I know that you have a terrific family and lovely children and some beautiful grandchildren that you are very proud of.  Congratulations.

One story--that you may know and have heard before--but, when you and Bill married, Bill took you away--all the way across the United States to Florida (of all places).  Your dad exclaimed, "If I had known he was going to do that, I would not have allowed her to marry him!"  He was very unhappy to see you move so far away.  But, you did after a few years move back.

It has been a real pleasure to be able to visit you at different times, and in recent years, stopping by Visalia to visit.  We (usually Marian and I) always have enjoyed these visits with you.

I am wishing you a most delightful anniversary.

My love always,

Gladys Walters

Congratulations!

Bill and Nel:

I have really enjoyed visiting with you at church, you are both always so upbeat and happy!  Bill, I always like to find out what new goody you found at the Saturday night auction.  Nel you are one of the sweetest persons I know.  Larry and I wish you a great anniversary.  We are working on number 53.  I guess we are all in that same boat, "ALMOST OVER THE HILL".

LOVE YOU BOTH!

Larry & Sara Williams

With great admiration...

What a great celebration -- 50 years ! Congratulations to you, Bill and Nelda, on the fine example you provided not only your children but also others. Sean spoke of you often and with great affection as a family who had a great impact on his life. Thank you for being part of it. And thank you for your loving support these last few years especially. Best, Cynthia Allen

Happy 50th ...... amazing couple

I have known you only a few years, but your moving to Visalia was a blessing to all of us who fellowship with you. Congratulations and may you have many, many more anniversary celebrations. Lois M.

Happy 50th!

I really don't get how you can be married for fifty years....! I remember you as young parents, then parents of teens. Time has been kind to you, and God has been your guide - that is obvious to all around you.

I love you both and am SO happy you've been able to enjoy each other all these years! What a blessing - what a gift.

Love and hugs,

Bari and Frank Federspiel

50 YEARS OF LOVING EACH OTHER

Dear beloved friends,

50 years isn't long enough when you love each other as you both do. I just spent a lovely time walking down memory lane in your photos. How I truly loved each one - beautiful wedding pictures. Believe it or not, I actually remember those young years and the big hair years. Congratulations! Enjoy your 50th year with good health, laughter, and remembering the good times. You are an inspiration with your faithfulness and producing such a marvelous family. God has blessed you and I ask that He continue to bless each of you.

I love you all, and angels around you,

Jolita

Happy 50th Mom and Dad!

Wow!  Fifty years!  It must be true love.  Thanks, Mom and Dad, for all of your love and encouragement over the years.  We love you tons!!!
Steve, Sherri, Caitlin, McKenna & Tessa