Iowa Couple Married 72 Years Dies Holding Hands, an Hour Apart

[EveningStar]

ABC News:

 

Christina Ng

October 19, 2011

 

A devoted Iowa couple married for 72 years died holding hands in the hospital last week, exactly one hour apart.

 

The passing reflected the nature of their marriage, where, "As a rule, everything was done together," said the couple's daughter Donna Sheets, 71.

[SrWoodchuck]

ABC News:

 

Christina Ng

October 19, 2011

 

A devoted Iowa couple married for 72 years died holding hands in the hospital last week, exactly one hour apart.

 

The passing reflected the nature of their marriage, where, "As a rule, everything was done together," said the couple's daughter Donna Sheets, 71.

Thank you, EveningStar! What a sad but lovely post.