Forever Love

WHITE BEAR LAKE, Minn. A couple from White Bear Lake celebrate their 83rd wedding anniversary this Sunday.

Now the Guinness Book of World Records is researching to see if Clarence, and Mayme Vail qualify as the longest-married couple alive.

After 83 years of marriage the Vail's Clarence 101, and Mayme is 99 are as happy today as they were in 1925 when they were married. Calvin Coolidge was President.

Clarence, and Mayme have been sweethearts since they'd met in the 8Th grade in Hugo, Minn. "He was as smart as a whip," said Mayme.

Mayme said patience is the key to a long and happy marriage.

The couple had 6 children, 39 grandchildren, and 101 great grandchildren. They live in an assisted-living home in White Bear Lake.

Mayme said patience is the key to a long marriage. You have to be able to admit when you are wrong. "I have to admit I was wrong on more then one occasion," Mayme said.

Clarence summarized 83 years of married life in his simple way. "I feel that I am a Very lucky man."

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