L Doug and Lori Andrews recently celebrated the rare milestone of 50 years of marriage. In the spirit of believing we all have something to learn from each other, perhaps they have some advice or perspective to share. Who better to unravel their secrets to longevity in togetherness than their oldest daughter, Dayna, to frame some tough questions about marriage, love, and family.
Doug and Lori met in 1969 in Denver, Colorado. Doug was the lead singer in a band called The Capricios. Lori came into the bar and happened to sit next to Doug’s brother. He nudged her and said, “He’s kind of cute, isn’t he? I can introduce you at the break.” He did, Doug asked her out for breakfast, and they were engaged to be married 6 weeks later. The wedding was the first
Standing 50 Years Together Q&A by Dayna Bodensteiner
time Lori’s siblings (all 11 of them) and her parents would meet Doug. They all immediately loved him but questioned her sanity when she quit her job working for the airlines to travel with Doug’s band. Like all marriages there have been good times and bad. The Andrews have experienced heartache and loss, triumphs and joy. But 50 years later, they stand together. Dayna: What do you consider as the foundation of your marriage lasting 50 years? Lori: I grew up in a family where religion was just a part of our lives. On the other hand, Doug grew up attending church only occasionally. He promised to regularly attend with me once we were married,
