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SIMPSON TIMBER COMPANY 2000 Washington Building, Seattle, Washington 98101
"... until death do us part."
These old-fashioned and oft-times forgotten words are
still alive.
In 1971 Beatrice Isbell became a patient in Fir Lane
Terrace Convalescent Center. A year later her husband,
retired from the ministry, voluntarily joined her in the
nursing home that they might live their remaining years
together.
They are not alone in enduring marital devotion. The
Isbells are one of four married couples who reside in Fir Lane
Terrace Convalescent Center.
Mr. and Mrs. Ljunghammer - Ellen and Oskar - were
originally from Sweden. They are the parents of Mrs. Ed
Brothers of Potlatch.
Emma and Ira Chapman, whose 74th wedding
anniversary was celebrated with a party on February 7, were
married in Logan City, Iowa. After residing in the Shelton
area for more than 40 years, Mrs. Chapman entered the
convalescent center in November of 1972 with her husband
following four months later.
Betty Barron was admitted as a patient on April 4, 1969
to promptly find romance within the center's walls. On
November 29 of the same year she was married to
87-year-old Bill Waters, and the couple lived for two years in
the bride's Shelton home, returning to Fir Lane Terrace
Convalescent Center in November of 1971. Mrs. Waters, 49,
is one of the nursing home's youngest patients.
Favorite furniture is often brought from family homes to
make personal the rooms of residents, who are free to pursue
individual lifestyles within a relaxed structure.
Patients breakfast at approximately 8 a.m., with most
couples preferring to eat in the privacy of their own quarters.
A mid-morning social coffee hour held in the dining room is
often followed by the showing of a motion picture.
Between noon and n!ght meals there lies an afternoon of
optional activities which include Bible study, handcrafts,
sing-alongs, visits, entertainments and parties. On Tuesdays
and Wednesdays a beautician calls to shampoo and set the
silvered heads of hair. Church services are held on the
premises.
Many residents help with chores. Mr. Isbell assists with
the distribution of mail. Others elect to water plants, and
some enjoy outdoor strolls. Ladies may participate in weekly
cookie-baking sessions.
Organizations of Mason County are generous with gifts,
the most valuable of which may well be the moments spent
in conversational visits.
The bread-crumb of attention cast upon the waters of
time can return a thousandfold to the ear of the listener as
Fir Lane Terrace Convalescent Center residents reminisce of
long ago.
Betty and Bill Waters
i¸ ~ii!
Ellen and Oskar Ljunghammar
Emma and Ira Chapman
Beatrice and Robert Isbell
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