Bill and Donna (Degen) McGourin

McGourin

Bill and Donna (Degen) McGourin, of Bend, celebrated their 50th wedding anniversary June 27 with a backyard barbecue hosted by their family and friends.

The couple were married June 26, 1965, in Encino, California. They have two children, Dan (and Martina) of Flagstaff, Arizona, Jennifer Bales (and Mark) of Arvada, Colorado; and three grandchildren.

Retired Lt. Col. McGourin was a fighter pilot for the U.S. Air Force and retired in 1999 after serving 22 years. He worked in aerospace after his military retirement. He enjoys skiing, traveling, gardening and flying.

Mrs. McGourin was a loan officer and retired in 1999. She enjoys gardening, traveling and skiing.

They have lived in Bend for 16 years.