Sixty Years of Love and Farm Life | Spokane News

Phil Isaak made a wild bet in 1965 to date 50 girls in one semester—his 11th date with Ruth Paulsson turned into a lifetime. After a football game and a torn ticket incident, he offered her a burger… she just wanted a bite of his. They bonded over faith, shared circles, and small-town roots, married in ’66, honeymooned in Yellowstone with bears lurking nearby. Ruth, with no farming experience, became a bookkeeper, truck driver, and devoted mother to three WSU-raised kids who all married fellow Cougars. Now, after 60 years, they’re still in Spokane—with Phil checking the weather daily—and their family has grown to include 12 grandchildren, 5 great-grandchildren, and another on the way. Their secret? Shared faith, steady love, and Phil’s unwavering humor. Listen in comfort:Get a discount on a Soli Pillow: http://solipillow.com/discount/dnn. Advertise on DNN:[email protected] This is an automated, high-level news summary based on public reporting.Report issues to [email protected]. View sources & latest updates:https://sources.thednn.ai/34f1252f52513d3b