LEESBURG — Everett and Marie “Eby” Tom were married 65 years ago Dec. 6, 1953, at the Bethany Church of the Brethren by Pastor Loren Snavely.

Everett and Marie have been blessed with five children, 15 grandchildren and 23 great-grandchildren.

The Toms have been a farm family in the Leesburg/Milford area raising seed corn, commercial corn, soybeans and show cattle.

Everett and Marie celebrated with a family get together at the Maumee Bay Resort in Ohio. Well wishes can be sent to 495 E. 900N, Leesburg, IN 46538. No gifts, please.