Two women know how to celebrate turning 80

Friends Rosalie Darden and Carolyn Grieve, both of Buffalo, celebrated their 80th birthdays on Friday, July 7. The pair wanted to do something big to mark the occasion, so they went skydiving from 13,000 feet in Baldwin, Wisconsin. “I’m amazed that I reached 80, I had to do something spectacular,” Darden shared.

This was Darden’s second jump; she also jumped at the age of 65 with her husband, David Boyer. She has lived in Buffalo for many years, and she used to own Second Hand Rose in Buffalo; she sold it around 10 years ago. “We are so lucky to live in this beautiful little town of ours,” Darden stated.

“In our free time we bike, kayak, and travel. I couldn’t think of anything that could top skydiving,” Darden said. “I feel so blessed to be active and healthy at my age,” she continued.

During the skydive, Rosalie and Carolyn were accompanied by family and friends, some even skydived as well. Four of Rosalie’s 11 grandkids jumped, as well as her daughter.

“During the jump, I could see Carolyn coming down, we both had family there. This jump was windy and cold, falling at 125 mph,” Darden explained. “Jumping with my grandkids was one of my favorite parts,” she shared.

“After the jump, we received a token for a free drink at the bar, and we talked about the excitement when first jumping out,” Darden said. The pair certainly had a spectacular celebration for their birthdays. “Don’t let yourself get too old to do exciting things,” Darden concluded.