Gardens at Westlake Valentine’s Day

Scholars and scientists alike have spent years analyzing and psychoanalyzing the idea of love – what it means, how do we obtain it and most of all, once we’ve found it how can we make it last?

Spectrum Retirement decided to take a look within their own walls for this answer and well, what they found out was simple – everyone and every relationship is different. Each of their residents’ love stories is simply unique. But one thing they all have in common is a lifelong commitment and the years to prove it. Here are some highlights from Gardens at Westlake and story of Cherry and Fred!

Cherry and Fred met on a blind date after Fred’s return from service in the Army. Although Cherry always said she would not date unless she felt the guy was the right one for her, the sparks flew that first night and the rest was history. They married on July 20, 1951. They raised four children, Mark, Melinda, Marilee, and Marty. They also raised one of their grandsons. Fred and Cherry were acknowledged as citizens of the year in Fairview Park for outstanding contributions to the community. Both said they were grateful for God’s love and each other – a big key to their long-lasting love story.