August 4, 2023 at 11:53 p.m.

Brinkerhoffs married for 50 years

Joyce and Kevin Brinkerhoff - 2023

The Brinkerhoffs celebrated 50 years of marriage Thursday.

Kevin and Joyce Brinkerhoff wed Aug. 3, 1973, in Norfork, Virginia.

They are retired from Elkhart Products Corporation. The Brinkerhoffs have six children, Kimberly Robbins of Ridgeville, Dawn and Todd Mock of Portland, Lisa Harter of Portland, Dean Masonbrink of Portland and Patricia Brinkerhoff. They also have nine grandchildren and five great-grandchildren.

They plan to celebrate in the fall with a trip to Virginia.