Don was born on April 30th 1922 in Carbon County, the sixth of twelve children born to Ernest and Clara Christen. Phyllis was born on Nov. 15th 1926 in American Fork, the third of six children born to Alfred and Alice Chadwick.

Don and Phyllis met each other when Don was 17 and Phyllis was 13 in American Fork. They were married later at the A.F. Legion Hall on November 29th 1943 and have been each others constant companion ever since.

Together they raised their six children in American Fork: Sherman, Joan, Theresa, Lynn, Gavin and Brian. The family enjoyed a yearly vacation together at Yellowstone National Park, never missing a trip from 1948 through 1975. Their children blessed Don and Phyllis with 30 grandchildren, 61 great-grandchildren and three great-great-grandchildren who together have given Don and Phyllis tremendous joy and fantastic memories. They love and cherish every one of them.

Don and Phyllis have enjoyed traveling together. United they had the opportunity to travel throughout Europe while two of their sons were serving with the U.S. Air Force, stationed in Germany.

They also have toured Mexico, Canada and much of the United States, including Alaska.

Since retiring from the State of Utah, Don and Phyllis have spent the winter months together in Yuma, Arizona, enjoying the warm weather.

Much of their summers have been spent in the company of family at their cabin near Francis, Utah. Together they host a yearly family reunion at the cabin to help the extended family Don and Phyllis created keep in touch with each other.

Congratulations Grandpa and Grandma!!

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