"Oh Happy Day." This was the song pianist Steve Smith performed to begin the wedding of John McCluskey and Rudy Henry the afternoon of Saturday, Dec. 15 at First United Methodist Church in Tacoma. And Oh what a happy day it was. Complete with friends, dignitaries and the press. After being a couple for nearly 53 years, McCluskey, 76, and Henry, 78, were first in line to receive a marriage license in Pierce County Thursday, Dec. 6. Marriage licenses became available that day after state Referendum 74 was certified. Rev. David Alger and Mayor Marilyn Strickland officiated the ceremony. Photography by Ron Swarner
