Burkhead

Carl and Joyce Burkhead of Lawrence were married on June 2, 1957 in Kansas City, Missouri at the church where they first met when she was nine and he was eleven. In the mid-fifties, they fell in love while Carl was attending the Missouri School of Mines and Metallurgy (now known as the Missouri School of Science and Technology) in Rolla, Mo. They were blessed with a son, Jeff Burkhead, and a daughter, Carla Joy Wilson (husband Tim) all now residing in Lawrence. Carl and Joyce moved to Lawrence in the 1960’s and Carl taught at KU for 34 years.They have also been blessed with seven terrific grandchildren and three special grandsons-in-law. In late June, their ninth delightful great grandchild is to be born. Most of their family now live in Lawrence! To celebrate their 60th wedding anniversary there will be a backyard family party on June 11th. Carl and Joyce are extremely grateful to God for these many years together.