Bergquists celebrate 50th anniversary

50 years ago, Ray Bergquist and Shirley Schwarze Cattles, with some encouragement from friends, set out on a blind date to the Flying V for a St. Patrick’s Day dance.  There were a few sparks on that blind date and it led to a few more dates. Before long, fate was sealed and a new family was founded.
Nov. 11, 1972, they headed to the Justice of the Peace in Lusk, Wyo., to say their vows, and they’re still “I doing” in 2022. Ray, an employee of the Wyoming State Forestry Division, joined Shirley, a homemaker, and her three children on Cambria Street. It was certainly a busy, vibrant home, to say the least! They decided to add one more to the crew and a daughter was born to them in 1974. The family of six enjoyed a traditional family life, sitting down to dinner together every night, going on family vacations, and participating in the usual laughs and spats!
Newcastle has remained their home and Ray and Shirley have been blessed with many friends and family throughout the 50 years. As a matter of fact, that family of six has grown considerably. Their four children all remain in Wyoming and have given them nine grandchildren and 13 great-grandchildren.  The kids and grandkids and great-grandkids celebrated their favorite couple last weekend with a family dinner party. 
Their family said, “We wish Ray and Shirley many more happy years!”