Published: June 07, 2008 11:05 pm            

Anniversaries 06-08-08

• Sharpton

Jake and Beulah Sharpton will celebrate their 62nd anniversary today.

They were married June 8, 1946, in Winfield, Kan.

They have one son-in-law, Melbern Huff, Wichita, Kan. They have one grandson and granddaughter, Rick and Michelle Huff, Sumter, S.C. Both are in the U.S. Air Force. They also have two great-grandsons, Jake and Bryce Huff, Abilene, Texas.

Sharpton worked at Stillwater Milling Co., Swan Rubber Co. and Mercury Marine and now works for Glencoe Public Schools.

Mrs. Sharpton worked at Stillwater Medical Center and as a babysitter.



• Jones

Carl and Judy Ann (Stoner) Jones, Stillwater, will celebrate their 50th anniversary by renewing their vows at 4:30 p.m. June 17 at Bennett Chapel. A reception hosted by their daughters at First Presbyterian Church will follow.

They were married June 8, 1958.

They have two daughters and sons-in-law, Jennifer and Gary Peters and Amy and Dan Adney. They have four grandchildren, Alaina and Brandon Peters and Corey and Melissa Adney.

The couple met at Oklahoma State University, where they were both students. They fell in love and married and enjoyed married life on campus. After living in a number of different cities in Oklahoma, they settled in Stillwater in 1965.

Hobbies, in addition to looking for lost keys and glasses, include traveling to visit family and friends. Mrs. Jones also enjoys painting, and Jones enjoys community outreach.



• Inciardi

Nilo Francis and Marjalie (Ransom) Inciardi recently celebrated their 65th wedding anniversary.

They were married June 1, 1943, in the home of her parents, Mr. and Mrs. Harry Ransom. Lt. Inciardi, a Chicago native, was one of the first fighter pilots sent overseas after Dec. 7, 1941. His squadron was instrumental in many famous battles and responsible for shooting down Admiral Yamamoto, the head of the Japanese military.

After marriage, the Inciardis left Stillwater for several years of military life. Soon after the war ended, they returned to Stillwater where he completed his education at then Oklahoma A&M. He obtained four degrees: bachelor’s and master’s degrees in horticulture and the same in chemistry and biochemistry.

They built their first greenhouse in 1949. After another military recall for the Korean war, they eventually expanded their business to become, at that time, one the state’s largest. They continued in that business for 35 years except for a short hiatus when he worked in research and development for Conoco in Ponca City. But they kept their interest intact with a small home greenhouse.

In late 1984, they retired and built a home on an acreage in Nottingham, which they enjoyed. This house was given a plaque by then-Gov. Bellmon as the most energy-efficient home in Oklahoma. During this time the Inciardis enjoyed their RVs and traveled to every state, much of Canada and some of Mexico. They belonged to two RV clubs, one local and one statewide.

They belonged to the Friendship Force in Oklahoma City and made trips with them to parts of eight countries. This is a club they would recommend to anyone wanting to experience different cultures.

They have four children and seven grandchildren.

Suzanne Inciardi Kem and her husband, Bill, own Inciardi School of Dance and Kem’s Gym in Ponca City. Their children are Kevin, a stunt man in California, and Cara, who is on a U.S. and Canada tour with Disney’s “High School Musical.”

Dr. Marc Inciardi, his wife, Pam, and their daughters, Ashley and Erin, live in Leawood, Kan. He is on the staff of the University of Kansas medical school, where Ashley will be entering this year.

Dr. Gina Inciardi Ressler and her husband, Dr. Larry Ressler, are both ER physicians living in Edmond. She also owns Signature Skin Care in Edmond, an esthetic skin care practice. Their children are Gillian, Lee and Logan. Lee holds the U.S. 5K running record for his age.

Annette Inciardi Gomez and her husband, Robert, live in San Antonio, Texas, and are building a home while she works as a pediatric nurse practitioner at Randolph Air Force Base. This is a position she held as a lieutenant colonel in the Air Force before her recent retirement.

On the Inciardis 50th anniversary, their children gave them a large reception at the Stillwater Country Club where they were members. On their 60th, the children surprised them with a western barbecue for friends and family, complete with a large tent at Couch Park, the first park Mr. Ransom, Stillwater’s first park superintendent, developed. Grandchildren Cara and Gillian provided entertainment.

The Inciardis celebrated their anniversary quietly. She took him out for lunch, and he took her out for dinner.

Now in their 80s, they have downsized to a smaller home. Their life has changed much since they gave up traveling. It now consists of enjoying children, grandchildren, friends and as little work as possible.

        

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