- December 4, 2025
Nancy and Merwin Olson of Palm Coast will celebrate their 70th wedding anniversary on Aug. 13.
Their enduring love story began in Bristol, Connecticut, thanks to a beloved geometry teacher who invited Nancy and her friend, Judy Anderson, to her wedding. Merwin, serving as an usher for the groom, caught Nancy’s eye.
Not long after, they were officially introduced on a double date with Judy and her boyfriend. That date marked the beginning of a relationship that has stood the test of time.
Nancy and Merwin married on Aug. 13, 1955, and honeymooned at Lake Winnipesaukee in New Hampshire. On their journey home, they found themselves in the path of Hurricane Diane. With widespread flooding and closed bridges across Connecticut, they had to reroute through New York to return safely to Bristol, an unexpected adventure that became part of their shared history.
Nancy and Merwin raised three children and are now the proud grandparents of two and great-grandparents of three. Family has always been the cornerstone of their lives, and they feel especially blessed that their children and grandchildren live nearby. In honor of this milestone anniversary, family and friends will gather to celebrate the couple’s legacy of love and devotion.
When asked about the secret to a long and happy marriage, Nancy shared, “A lot of things go into making a marriage happy. The most important are love, compatibility, communication, give and take and being able to laugh.”
Merwin agreed, “Having a good sense of humor helps,” he said. “And it doesn’t hurt that Nancy is a GREAT cook.”
Nancy and Merwin’s 70-year journey together is a rare and beautiful testament to lasting love. Their story continues to inspire all who know them.
Cathie Buch is Merwin and Nancy Olson's daughter.
