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ANNIVERSARY CONGRATS TO SOWARDS

March 15, 2013 The Waynedale News Staff 0 min read

Neil and Diana Sowards of Fort Wayne recently observed their 50th wedding anniversary. They were married on February 2, 1963.

The Sowards’ have two children, Rinda of Orlando, Florida and David of Fort Wayne, Indiana and one grandson, Dillon of Orlando, Florida.

Neil is a retired minister and owner of A-Z Coins & Stamps. Diana is a retired nurse.

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