The Gift that Keeps on Giving

Giving is cyclical. At Sunset, our staff gives their hearts and souls to care for our residents every day. Acts of good will are put out and eventually come back around in new and inspiring ways. Manor and Villages’ new outdoor patio for employees is the product of a...

Everybody Has a Story

When Sue Hamm, the Executive Director at Sunset Manor & Villages, first moved into her office near the assisted living area, she was warned by the rest of the staff about an older woman who tended to be displeased and moody. “I went to visit her, and they were...

Family Reunion

Martin and Beana Faber had six children in seven years. The first five were born a year apart, all in April. Two of them even share the same birthday. Today, the five oldest Faber siblings are together again under the same roof of Sunset. The Fabers grew up in McBain,...

Life’s Real Heroes

The real heroes in life are not the people we see in the last superhero movies, but our veterans according to Vice President and CFO Steve Bossenbroek. This past Memorial Day, one of the companies that supports Sunset’s Benevolence Fund came to Sunset Retirement...

In God’s Hands

  Carl De Vries first stained glass project was far from simple. It was a depiction of the northern lights, approximately 2’ by 4’, that featured multi-colored bands of lights cascading from the sky. He likes to ask, “Why start small?” Carl recalls, “I drew a...

Be Thou My Vision

Meeting Bob and Dolly Jewell is like catching up with old friends; hugs are exchanged, and the conversation is lively. They banter and tell stories. Laughter is a guarantee. Bob and Dolly both grew up in challenging circumstances, and when asked what allowed them to...