Celebrating Helena-area engagements, weddings, anniversaries and birthdays
We’re excited to celebrate your achievements.
Scotts celebrate 50th
Norm and Darlene Scott, of Valley, Washington, celebrated their 50th anniversary with family and friends, at a celebration dinner in Spokane.
The couple grew up in Helena and were married on Oct. 12, 1968.
Darlene is the daughter of the late Bing and Madeline Miller.
Norm is the son of Nora Lanning and Don Scott, both deceased. A Vietnam veteran, Norm retired from ASARCO in East Helena. They were blessed with three children. Curt (Melody), Crystal Courtney (Tim) and Cari Harris (Bryan). They also have two granddaughters, three grandsons and one great-grandson.
Pistelaks celebrate 65th
Joe and Issie (Rogan) Pistelak were married in the old St. Cyril Methodius Catholic Church in East Helena on Nov. 7, 1953. They enjoyed traveling, camping, boating and many other activities with great friends. Each year they would plant a garden and share the bounty with others.
Issie was known for her baked goods, mom to many, her hostess skills and her role as director for multiple entities for state of Montana, until she retired. Joe was known for his mechanical and welding skills. After completing his tour of duty in the Air Force during the Korean Conflict, he worked Asarco for many years and the Montana State Highway Department until his retirement.
They have two sons, John Pistelak of Lincoln, and Tony (Robin) Pistelak of Santee, California. They were blessed with four grandchildren and three great-grandchildren.
Congratulations Mom and Dad on your wonderful 65th wedding anniversary. We wish you more blessed years to come. God has blessed you both and each of us also. You have stood the test of time with your strength and grace.
We love you always, John, Tony, Robin and the entire family.
Sampsons celebrate 50th
Steve and Jackie Sampson were married Nov. 16, 1968, at the First Presbyterian Church in Helena.
Steve Sampson and Jackie Pocha met while attending Helena Junior High School. They lived and worked in Helena, Townsend and Billings until 1988 when they returned back to Helena where Steve was the circulation manager at the Independent Record and Jackie was the office manager of a dental practice.
For many years, Steve and Jackie had talked about owning and operating a pet boarding and grooming facility. In 1996, the opportunity presented itself and they eagerly purchased Kanine Kondo, a pet boarding and grooming business located in the Helena Valley. They have made it their mission for the past 22 years to provide the best possible care for their customers' fur kids.
They have two sons — Troy (Jenifer) Sampson of Helena, and Trent (Cindy) Sampson of Laurel. They have four grandchildren — Cassie, Alex, Cooper and Ben Sampson.
