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5 DENVER CATHOLIC | JULY 13-26, 2019 MT. OLIVET CATHOLIC CEMETERY 12801 W. 44th Ave., Wheat Ridge, CO (303) 424-7785 ARCHDIOCESE OF DENVER MORTUARY Serving the greater Denver area (303) 425-9511 ST. SIMEON CATHOLIC CEMETERY 22001 E. State Hwy. 30, Aurora, CO (720) 859-9785 Peace of Mind for your Family with Pre-Planning More info at cfcsColorado.org A Ministry of The Archdiocese of Denver Independent Living Assisted Living 2835 West 32nd Avenue | Denver, Colorado | 720.909.3814 homeishere.org The Gardens at St. Elizabeth From a new 14th oor pub and patio to renovated apartments to penthouses with spectacular views – join us for a sneak peak and a special preview of our new model units. Don't miss our upcoming open houses! Wednesday, July 17 • 10am - 12pm Saturday, July 27 • 11am - 2pm Call for reservations at 720.909.3814. Hurry! Limited availability of remodeled independent living units. It's all here, and getting even better. grandsons, they first met Archbishop Aquila, who was present as a longtime friend of the bride's family. When Glenn Miller's song "String of Pearls" played during the reception, Bruce and Alice hit the dance floor. "Dad and I got up to swing and when we finished, Archbishop (Aquila) said, 'That was absolutely wonderful!' And ever since that time, every time he sees Stacey or Cameron, he'll ask, 'How are Bruce and Alice, are they still danc- ing?'" Alice recalled. They may have slowed down a bit since that moment, but they relish the joyful memories they've formed together. They toured around the country in a motorhome and got to ride in a hot air balloon at one point. "We got the chance to meet a lot of nice, won- derful people," Bruce said. "What I liked about motorhomes is that everybody's out to have a good time." They also fondly recall hosting the neighborhood hangout spot in their Michigan backyard during their mar- riage's early years. "Our yard was like a park, everybody wanted to come in. We had a barbecue pit in the yard, we had swings, we had sandboxes. Our house was the core of the family," Alice said. But life hasn't always been easy. The Hammerle's struggled through di¢cult times, supporting loved ones with med- ical problems and addictions, but they always did so together. Those experi- ences and the blessing of sustained good health are factors that Bruce and Alice point to as critical to their 70 years of marriage. "It's been fun. We've been very, very blessed with our health," Alice said. "We're not doing anything other than praying real hard every day and every night." "Keep the faith, that's number one," Bruce agreed. Alice added: "That's about it, I think." Our faith is the mainstay of our marriage. I guess it's one habit we haven't broken yet." ALICE HAMMERLE "

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