On a beautiful, sunny, March day in 1963, at Stevens Pass ski slope, Washington, Jack slipped in line of the double chair lift beside a beautiful young blond. They were seated together, and swooped up to the top of the mountain. Eight months after that chance meeting, they were married. Yes, Jack and Jill began their life together with a trip “up the hill”. These two have been married 63 years. For their first date, they went swimming and then out for a beer. Jack, now 92, forgot his wallet, which meant Jill, now 84, had to pay.
In 2000, the couple bought their winter home in SaddleBrooke. The two have spent the past 22 years representing SaddleBrooke Swim Club in Arizona. Recently, the two swam in the United States Masters National Swimming Championship, a four-day meet held in Federal Way, Washington on Wednesday, August 6 to Sunday, August 10. This meet brings together the best of the best national swimmers. Combined, the two swam eleven events, earning five golds, four silvers and two bronze medals. Our SaddleBrooke Swim club is very proud of their accomplishments.
- Jack — First in 100 breast, second in 50 breast, second in 100 back, second in 50 free, third in 50 back and 100 free.
- Jill, — First in 100 free, 800 free, 200 back and 200 free and second in 100 back.
Congratulations to Jack and Jill Fritz!
