The Blade, Howards' 50th! Golden Wedding Anniversary Congratulations to Bill and Marian Howard of Deerfield, Mich. wed in Ida, Mich. May 16, 1964. Their marriage has been blessed with 3 children, 4 grandchildren and 2 great-grandchildren. Thank you, mom and dad, for the inspiration you bring by your example of a long and happy marriage. We love you!