Colonial
Springs
Reflections
Volume 31, Issue 7
July 2020
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
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Resident Birthdays 4
New Residents 4
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Resident Spotlight
Norma Stutzman
Norma Stutzman was born Aug. 13,
1927, to Roger and Helen Kindred in
Yuma, Colorado. Norma was the second
oldest child in her family, having six
brothers and three sisters.
She grew up in northern Missouri and
southern Iowa. She had to quit school
after grade school because her mother
became ill and she took care of her and
her family.
“I began working away from home
when I was 9 years old. My first job was
to help an elderly couple with their
housework. I really didn’t like the man
because he always wore long johns and
every time I hung his long johns on the
wash line, they would hit me in the face
and during the winter time, they would
freeze. This did not feel good,” said
Norma. “My other jobs while growing up
were working in the hay fields, shocking
corn and timothy, and babysitting kids
older than me.”
One day a gentleman by the name of
Hubert Stutzman came to visit his sister
in Iowa. My sister was dating his brother
at the time. I met him through her and
we fell in love. We were married Feb. 9,
1950, and were married 63 years. He
passed away in 2013. “We had a wonderful
life together. When we retired, we
traveled all over the US in our motor
home, attending gas engine shows. The
only place we never got to visit was the
northeast,” said Norma.
The couple had three beautiful children.
Allen and Bob are deceased and
Vicky lives in Pleasant Hope. Norma
has four grandchildren, seven great
grandchildren and three, with one on
the way, great-great grandchildren. “I
love it when they come visit me,” said
Norma. “They are the treasures of my
life.”
Norma and Hubert moved to Walnut
Grove in 1983 after they retired. “Every
July we would come to visit my brother.
We fell in love with the area and
decided to move here,” said Norma.
Last October, Norma came to
Colonial Springs. She is a joy and
inspiration to many as she has come a
long way since her admission. She
enjoys coming to many activities and
working on puzzles in her room. But the
highlight of her day is when her great –
great
granddaughter, Elana, comes to visit.
Thank you Norma for allowing us to
get to know you better. You are a jewel
to Colonial Springs.
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 Debbie McQuay, interim administrator, today at 417-345-2228.