Married 64 Years: June & Bill Pritchard
In high school, Bill dated June’s younger sister, but found that her more talkative sibling was a better match. After dating
for two years, they wed, with sister Thelma happily serving as maid of honor. Today, Sedona, Arizona-based Bill, 84, and June,
82, are the grandparents of three and great-grandparents of five. “The sex part is the big thing when you first get married,
then gee whiz! That fades in a hurry,” says Bill. “But June and I always felt like partners and friends, and that’s the most
important thing in any marriage.”
Video by Gillian Laub
Video by Gillian Laub
Their Secrets to a Happy Marriage
1“We don’t get in each other’s way. I don’t challenge what Bill spends. And he knows better than to touch my computer,” says
June.
2“If June makes a decision and I’m not there or vice versa, the other follows through. We always stayed united in front of
our children,” says Bill.
3“Bill can be very knot-headed about things. When we have our spats, we each speak our mind and then we go on our way. We don’t
always expect everything to be resolved or to change the other person’s mind,” says June.
4“She always liked my legs, so I still wear shorts!” says Bill.
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