Hancock weds Sizemore

Hancock weds Sizemore

Hayley Lynn Hancock and Caleb Robert Sizemore were united in marriage on Sunday, May 24, 2015 at
Arrowhead Golf Club in Littleton, Colorado.

The bride is the daughter of Marla and Chuck Hancock of Golden, Colorado.

The groom is the son of Bob and Sue Sizemore of Soldotna, Alaska.

The couple works and resides in Alaska.

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