His pet name for her was “Shuggs,” and he was her Donald. They met while Donald was in the Army – he was 19 and she was 17. Family and friends tried to offer advice about their young romance, but they obviously knew best as they’ve now been married for over 65 years. While they had no children of their own, with eight nieces and nephews they certainly had family! Donald’s career took the couple all over the world with Shuggs making the best of every new station and sharing her joy of life with all.
