We asked Fay and Ted Butterfield a few questions for our Valentine's Day special feature, which appeared in the Feb. 12 issue of the paper.
Fay and Ted are both retired and live in North Vancouver.
How did you meet?
We were at a Halloween masquerade dance sponsored by the United Church Young People’s group.
Tell us about your first date:
We went on a hay ride.
How did you propose?
Suitable to our being fans of the Calgary Stampede, we got engaged on Scotchman’s Hill overlooking the famous infield on the eve of the greatest outdoor show on earth.
Where and when was our wedding?
We were married in a Calgary winter in January 1964.
What do you like most about each other?
Fay: Ted is devoted to volunteer work. Helping others is very important to him. He loves his family.
Ted: Fay has been my biggest supporter in my busy career and volunteer life, and my best friend during our time together, while still being devoted to our whole family and her own enjoyable interests.
How do you like to spend time together?
We like to travel. Our RV has opened up many new horizons.
What is your secret for lasting love?
Trust and friendship.
What are your plans for Valentine’s Day?
We will probably spend the evening with our grandchildren so our daughter and son-in-law can go out for dinner.
