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DAFFORN’S CELEBRATE 40TH ANNIVERSARY

September 9, 2009 The Waynedale News Staff 0 min read

Larry and Lucy (Kepp) Dafforn celebrated their 40th wedding anniversary on August 15, 2009 with an open house hosted by their children.

The couple were married at the Yoder Missionary Church, Yoder, Indiana on August 16, 1969. Larry retired from ITT Industries in 2005 after 42 years of service. Lucy retired from Indiana Organ Procurement Organization in February 2009, after 17 years.

The couple have three children: Doug (Cara) Dafforn of Indianapolis, Tami (Mike) Ester and Kelli (Andy) Luckett, all of Fort Wayne. They have three grandchildren: Brittani and Brady Ester and Shaelynne Luckett.

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