St. Bartholomew’s, Gibsons, recently helped to celebrate Helen and Jack Rule’s 65th Wedding Anniversary. Helen Christina Gutteridge married John Leitch Rule on September 21st, 1949 at Queen’s Avenue United Church in New Westminster. It took a few years, but Helen eventually received her confirmation into the Anglican church in 1963, one year before their daughter was also confirmed. Helen says they are “so blessed”, having done all they wished to do, and have now retired to the Sunshine Coast to enjoy their children, grandchildren, and great-grandchildren. They both enjoy good health and are still active in their church, so St. Bart’s benefits greatly from them also.
Image: John and Helen are glowing as they pose for this photo in the Church Hall with flowers and cake. PHOTO: Jack and Sheila Carlson