Colonial
Springs
Reflections
Volume 29, Issue 5
May 2018
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 1
Facebook 1
Resident Pictures 2
Upcoming Activities 2
Calendar of Events 3
Resident Birthdays 4
New Residents 4
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Res id e nt S po t li gh t :
W i l la Kuec k
Willa Kueck was born Oct. 4,
1935, to William and Irene
Hamilton in Northern Kansas
City. Willa was the baby of the
family, having one brother,
George and a sister, Laura.
When Willa was in the
elementary school, her family
moved to Independence. She
graduated from North East High
School in 1953.
On Oct. 6 of that same year,
she married the love of her life,
Earl Kueck, whom she dated
through high school and met
through her brother.
Willa worked as a secretary
throughout her working life. She
worked at several banks, but
most of her time was spent at
Sheffield Steel in Kansas City.
This was the perfect job, be-
cause Earl worked here as well.
Willa has one son, Billy, who
resides in Buffalo with his wife,
Sandy, and she has two wonder-
ful grandchildren, Gavin and
Alex.
When Willa wasn’t working,
her and Earl loved to go fishing.
“One time while we were out on
the lake, I threw out my line and I
caught the seat of Earl’s pants.
We laughed so hard. He never let
that down,” said Willa. “He was
quite a jewel and we enjoyed
each other’s company. I really
miss him.” Earl passed away in
1969 from cancer.
It was then that Willa moved
to Buffalo to be closer to her
parents. She opened up a flower
shop on the square called,
Billies, and sold a variety of
sprays and decorative designs.
Willa became a part of the
Colonial Springs family last
November. She enjoys attending
church activities, musical events,
exercise class and loves going on
outings. She is a joy to be
around.
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 Theresa Dill, administrator, today at 417-345-2228.