Dr. David and Marlys Taylor, of Fort Dodge, will celebrate their 50th wedding anniversary on Thursday.

Cards may be sent to them at 1731 Jonathan Drive, Fort Dodge, IA 50501.

Their family includes Heather Taylor and Roland Joeres of Freising, Germany; Brooke and Jay Kammerer, of Fort Dodge; Megan Garringer, of Williamsburg, IA; and Joel Taylor of West Des Moines. They have four grandchildren.

Marlys Eggers and David Taylor were married Aug. 29, 1969 at Trinity Lutheran Church in State Center.