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Sweethearts for the Long Haul
PERFECT SETTING FOR LONGETIVITY
BY DIANNA TROYER The Snapps attribute their vitality to
gratitude, being physically active outdoors,
Gene and Ardena Snapp have 72 years and pursuing their hobbies and passions.
of marriage behind them. In their 90s and Gene rode horses and hunted along trails
sweethearts since high school, they live of nearby mountains.
near Rupert, Idaho. An avid gardener, Ardena grows flow-
“We feel blessed and grateful to have ers that bloom from spring to fall. Professional
been given this gift of 72 years together,” photographers use their yard as an outdoor
said Ardena, 94. “We have a strong faith in studio for weddings, family photos, and for
God and that gives us strength. Kindness the Minico High School cheerleaders to have
and compassion keep you young, too.” their annual group photos taken.
Gene, 93, said, “We feel grateful, too, “We’re happy that people enjoy its
for the opportunity of growing up in Rupert Gene and Ardena Snapp have 72 years of marriage beauty as much as we do,”Ardena said.
and raising our family here, educating our behind them. In their 90s and sweethearts since Their sons help keep up their impressive
high school, they attribute their vitality to gratitude,
sons in this special community with our being physically active outdoors, and pursuing their yard. Steve irrigates, while Larry landscapes.
many friends.” hobbies and passions. Photo by Dianna Troyer. Ardena and Gene celebrate their anni-
The Snapps agree their relationship versary every year by having their photo
has remained strong because they have “We’re blessed at our age to be in our taken in their yard.
deep respect for each other, a sense of own home—my childhood home built in LASTING LOVE
humor, a love of God and family, and com- 1907—and to be able to take care of our- Offering advice about a lasting marriage,
mon interests. They laugh easily, recalling selves,” Ardena said. “Our family brings us Gene said to not rush into a relationship.
their courtship, family, and careers in so much joy and happiness. Family means He and Ardena dated five years and waited
education, family. the world to us.” to marry until he had graduated from the
They began dating in high school when Their son Steven is an optometrist in Southern Idaho College of Education with
they got acquainted serving on student Hailey, Idaho, and visits regularly. Larry, a teaching degree.
council and being members of Torch Club, their other son, serves as an associate pas- “Take your time when choosing a spouse,
an honorary society for students with high tor and counselor at a church in Aurora, and really get to know that person,” he said.
grades. Their high school romance sparked Colorado. He visits several times a year. After college, Gene found a job teaching
a long lasting love, and they celebrated their Their home is decorated with framed gifts at an Oregon school for five years. He then
72nd wedding anniversary on September 4. of artwork and poems from their grandchil- served in the Army Security Agency during
dren: Rachel, Sheridan, and Ethan.
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