Iowa Couple Married for 72 Years Dies Holding Hands, 1 Hour Apart - ABC News
Gordon and Norma Yeager were married for 72 years. (Courtesy Yeager Family)When it became clear that their conditions were not improving, the couple was moved into a room together in beds side-by-side where they could hold hands.
"They joined hands; his right hand, her left hand," Sheets said.
Gordon Yeager died at 3:38 p.m. He was no longer breathing, but the family was surprised by what his monitor showed.
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