Community Spotlight
We would like to take the opportunity to introduce you to some of the outstanding individuals who live in and serve our assisted living community.
Resident of the Month
Margaret "Gerry" Fox
Margaret Geraldine Fox, who goes by Gerry, was born on August 28, 1928. She grew up in Livingston, Tennessee with her younger brother and two loving parents.
By age five, Gerry's family moved to Battle Creek. She graduated from Battle Central High School in 1947. At a high school dance, Gerry met and fell in love with Garland Fox. Gerry and Garland started their life together later in 1947. Gerry worked at Duplex Printing Company until their first daughter was born. They were happily married for 66 years an were blessed with three girls!
While the children were growing up, Gerry recalls many family trips up north, out west, and to Florida. Gerry took many enrichment classes: cooking, cross country skiing, and calligraphy, just to name a few. She became a master gardener through MSU and enjoyed volunteering at Leila Arboretum for many years.
Gerry had a job at a gift store in the mall, which eventually led her to volunteering for twenty years as a buyer for the hospital gift store! She fondly remembers many buying trips to help seek out appropriate merchandise for that store.
Another love of hers was GOLF! Garland and Gerry attended the Masters and the Firestone World Series of Golf for many years. In 1954, the Fox family joined First Presbyterian church. Gerry believes that her faith has helped her through life's challenges and is thankful she knows and loves the Lord.
Now, Gerry loves the view outside her apartment and enjoys reading, music, bingo, and time with other residents. Gerry truly enjoys the staff at Lakeview and wants everyone to know how kindly they treat her.
Employee of the Month
Leah Dipzinski
Med Tech / Resident Care Aide
After hearing a lot of good things about Lakeview, Leah applied to be a member of our care staff. She has been here for 11 months and her mom (Ann) works here too!
Leah attended Pennfield High School growing up. She has been married for two years and she and her husband share a four-year-old son named Ryder and a two-year-old daughter named Oakley. Being a mother is what Leah is most proud of.
Leah enjoys traveling, shopping and hunting. She enjoys going to Tennessee each year and has planned a dream trip to Montana, which is coming up soon! Going to Cancun is on her bucket list.
Leah says that interacting with the residents is her favorite part of her job. "I have learned a lot about their life stories, their childhoods and accomplishments," she said. "They have shared their wisdom with me of what they have walked through before my time. The residents smiling and happy makes me smile."
Thank you for all your hard work and dedication Leah, we appreciate you! Congratulations!!
