Colonial
Springs
Reflections
Volume 27, Issue 7
July 2016
Colonial Springs Healthcare Center is an affiliate of CMH, Bolivar, Mo., 417-326-6000
Facility Location: 750 West Cooper, Buffalo, Mo. 65622, 417-345-2228
INSIDE THIS ISSUE
Resident Spotlight
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Resident Pictures
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Upcoming Activities
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Calendar of Events
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Resident Birthdays
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New Residents
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Res id e nt S po t li gh t
Kathy B is h op
On a cold, wintry, New Year’s Day
in 1937, Kathy Bishop was born in
Springfield, Mo., to Howard and
Aline Love. Growing up, she was the
middle child of three girls. Kathy
grew up in downtown Springfield and
loved living in the city. “We always
had fun. We either went roller
skating, to the movies or to the car
races,” Kathy said with a smile.
“There was always something to do.”
At an early age, a neighbor taught
Kathy how to crochet. “I never
learned by a pattern,” explained
Kathy. “It was all by sight.”
In 1954, Kathy graduated from
Central High School. A few months
later, while hanging out at the local
roller skating rink, Kathy met James
Mulholland. He was in the service
and was stationed at Fort Leonard
Wood. On Nov. 27, 1957, the couple
were married at the home of Kathy’s
parents. The couple was blessed
with two sons, Curtis and Bryan
(deceased). Kathy has five grandchildren and one great grandchild, with
another one, according to her, “still
in the hanger.” Kathy and James
were married 11 years.
Five years later, Kathy met John
Bishop, a friend of her father’s, while
at Consumer’s Grocery Store. Eventually, the couple were married and
lived a wonderful life together until
2012, when John sadly passed
away.
Kathy has always worked in the
food service industry, working at
McDonald’s for 12 years and as a
waitress. Since her retirement, she
enjoys spending her time fishing
and visiting with her family and
friends. “I loved going out to the
country to visit my family,” Kathy
says. “It is so peaceful there.”
Kathy came to Colonial Springs
in January. She is active in a variety
of activities and enjoys socializing
with everyone. We are happy to
have Kathy as part of our family.
Are you a caring individual who would like to assist in caring for the elderly?
Colonial Springs Healthcare Center has opportunities in its volunteer and nursing
program. For more information, call administrator Theresa today at 417-345-2228.