Phil and Jean Frederick celebrate 60 years of marriage

Phil and Jean Frederick of Williston will celebrate their 60th wedding anniversary on March 30, 2023.

The couple was married at the Williston Presbyterian Church on March 30, 1963. This date is also Jean’s birthday, which gives the family a double celebration.

Phil has lived in Williston all his life while Jean moved there when she was three years old. They both graduated from Williston-Elko High School. Jean skipped her junior year to graduate early with Phil.

Phil’s career was in purchasing. He was the purchasing manager for Whirlpool in Williston for 16 years. Jean retired from the Williston School District Office after 31 years. She worked in the accounting department as the bookkeeper and accounts payable lead.

Mr. and Mrs. Frederick have been members of Williston First Baptist Church for 46 years.

The couple have been active members of their community.

Phil has served on the Williston school board, as a volunteer with the Williston Fire Department, 22 years on the Williston Town Council, Williston Athletic Booster Club president, a member of the Jaycees, and a deacon and Sunday school teacher at Williston First Baptist.

Jean was the first female elder in the Williston First Presbyterian Church. She is a member of the Ivy Garden Club and serves on numerous church committees.

They have two children, Bill (Renee) Frederick and Carol (Tim) Bolen.

They have five grandchildren: Lauren Frederick, the late Will Frederick, Grant Bolen, Natalie Bolen, and Reid Bolen. They also have one great-grandchild, Jackson Byars.