It was a warm summer evening in 1965 when fate stepped in at the Strongsville Homecoming and sparked a love story that would span six decades and counting.
Steve Boozer was just 14 years old when he decided to go to the carnival with his cousin Bud and Joyce from Hawks Carwash in Berea where they all worked. He had no idea he was about to meet the girl who would change his life. That same night, Ann Ferling, 15, was there to enjoy the excitement of the carnival rides, games, and festivities. Ann’s mother, Wilma Ferling, a nurse, was working the First Aid tent that week.
As it turns out, Bud and Joyce were already dating—and it was through them that Steve and Ann were introduced. What happened next could only be described as love at first sight. According to Ann, Steve shook her hand and wouldn’t let go. It was the beginning of a bond that never wavered…