Wakes to mark 50th anniversary

By Phil Cobb | December 23, 2015 |

Ruth and Forrest Wake

Forrest and Ruth (Schimming) Wake, Pickering, Missouri will celebrate their 50th wedding anniversary on Thursday, December 31, 2015.

Forrest is retired from LMP, Maryville, Missouri and Ruth is retired from Energizer Battery Company, Maryville. Ruth continues to operate her machine quilting business from the home. Forrest and Ruth are both members of the Laura Street Baptist Church.

Forrest and Ruth have two children: Melody Wilcoxson, Union Star, Missouri and Jimmy Wake, Pickering. They also have six grandchildren: Jamie Palmer, Nicholas Palmer, Mackenzie Wilcoxson, Carson Wake, Riley Wake, and Layne Wake.

Their family is requesting a card shower in honor of this special occasion. Cards and well wishes can be sent to: 18724 State Highway EE, Pickering, MO 64476.