Eldon and Donna Thorsen celebrate golden anniversary

Eldon and Donna (Mikkelson) Thorsen, of Bend celebrated their 50th wedding anniversary with friends and family.

The couple were married July 24, 1965, in Havre. They have two children, Erick (Amanda) Thorsen of Battle Ground, Washington, and Jason Thorsen of Vancouver, Washington; and six grandchildren.

Eldon Thorsen worked in mortgage banking for many years and later worked for Safeway. He retired in 2012. He was a member of Alpha Kappa Psi, Toastmasters, the Tualatin Valley Rose Society and a local barbershop quartet. He enjoys photography, reading, biking, hiking, playing pickleball, traveling and spending time with his family.

Donna Thorsen worked in the banking industry and retired in 2009. She enjoys making gifts for people, quilting, knitting, crochet, biking, hiking, playing pickleball and spending time with her family.

The couple plan to travel in an RV trailer they purchased to celebrate their anniversary.