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Meadowlark Senior Living, 181 South 5th Street, Lebanon, OR (2026)

03/10/2026

Team Meadowlark had the opportunity to attend a luncheon spreading awareness about CASA. Their mission is crucial, we are so excited to support them!

03/09/2026

Meadowlark has the most amazing residents! Everyone loves it when Miss Annie plays piano!

If you’re interested in playing piano at Meadowlark or checking out the community, give us a call. We would love to have you!

03/08/2026

There’s always something fun going on at Meadowlark! We recently hosted the Lebanon Oregon Chamber of Commerce in our Coca-Cola Room at Meadowlark Senior Living.

Events like this are just one of the ways we stay connected with our local community.

Interested in learning more about Meadowlark? Contact us to schedule a tour!

03/05/2026

Please join us by reserving a table and displaying your art at Meadowlark. Contact information below.

02/20/2026

Just a few pictures from our Valentine's luncheon. We had live music, great food and everyone felt the love that was put into this day.
Thank you to all of our guests that attended. Hope to see you all again.

02/19/2026

~Jenny Hildebrand~

Can you imagine being a sophomore in high school and walking down the halls holding hands with your husband? Well, that is exactly what happened to our next resident, Jenny. Jenny was just 16 when she got married. Her husband, Greg, was a senior. And despite many thinking they were too young to get married and wouldn't make it, they defied all the odds.

They have been happily married for 67 years. Jenny says that she has loved every minute of her life with Greg. Currently, Greg lives in a group home as he has dementia. She takes pictures with her every Sunday when she visits him hoping he will remember something. Wishing he could remember all their good times. It has been extremely hard on Jenny to be separated from Greg. They have been inseparable since high school. When asked what the key to a successful marriage was she said to love each other and be nice. Don't argue

Jenny's mother entered Jenny and Greg into a contest about young marriages. Jenny and Greg were selected. They traveled to Portland and they were on the channel two morning show. The interview centered around young married couples and how they have made their marriages work. At that point, they had been married for 34 years.

So how did it all start? In study hall, of course. Greg bugged and bug Jenny until she would give him her attention. Shortly thereafter, they began dating. They dated for 8 months before getting married. She said they just kind of hit it off from the start. They got married in Vancouver at the county courthouse and went on an overnight stay in Newport for their honeymoon. (see pictures)

Greg was manager for the parts department at Ford for 47 years and raised cattle. He made a very good living for their family. Jenny also worked. She worked for Lebanon Express for 15 years. She said it didn't even feel like a job because it was so much fun. She worked at the cannery during the summer and use the money she earned for season passes for skiing. She worked at the phone company. The job that really got me was when she worked for Oregon freeze dry. She made pre-made dinners for the soldiers during the Vietnam war. What a valuable job.

Jenny and Greg had three children. They raised them right here in Lebanon. She refers to herself as a Lebanon lifer. First born was Debbie, she lives in Indiana. Then Tracey, She lives in Portland and lastly is Steve, he lives in bend. She describes them as a very busy family. Always doing sports and keeping active. She said they kept their kids too busy to get into trouble. She is proud of each of her children and says they all turned out really good.

They spent their summers camping at Big lake by hoodoo. A tradition that has followed since childhood. They got to water ski, golf, snow ski, both downhill and night. They got to do it all. The family owned a boat and was on the lake all the time. They were very close and did everything together. Jenny's mom and dad were the first people to fly into Big lake and camp there with friends that owned a plane years ago. Every year Jenny's dad had time off while the mill he worked at closed for 2 weeks. And that's where they went. They spent most of their free time at the lake.

Jenny went to church every weekend. She was raised Catholic. Her mother being her role model as a true Catholic. She said her mom was very patient and so kind. She said her mom was always so good to each of the kids. Her mother made Jenny and her sisters use the buddy system while babysitting. She never wanted the girls alone and I can't blame her.

Jenny grew up in a very busy home. She describes it as very happy. Jenny is always happy, even now. She was born in Klamath falls but moved to Lebanon when she was just 3 months old. She is the oldest of five children. Jenny grew up with all four sets of grandparents. She said they were all very close and did everything together. I asked her of a memory that still makes her smile and she said Grandpa Dunkley. She said that Grandpa dunkley played Santa Claus at Christmas every year. The kids would be sent to their rooms. While waiting, they would hear a bell ring. And they knew Santa was there delivering packages. During this time, parents and grandparents were scrambling to put all the presents under the tree. The children listen closely for the second ring of the bell. That meant that Santa Claus had left and it was time to come out of their rooms. This was a tradition that he did every year.

Jenny grew up fast. She was a very young mother and wife. She missed out on a lot of teenage years. But she has zero regrets. She loves her family more than anything. She has done an amazing job. Jenny is very kind-hearted and doesn't have anything bad to say about anyone. She has made some very close friends here at Meadowlark. She moved here with her husband Greg in March of 2024. Greg moved into the group home shortly thereafter and she misses him every single day. As you can imagine.

I hope you have enjoyed Jenny's story as much as I have.

02/13/2026

~Wanda Lyons~

Wanda was born and raised in Southern California. She is a Pitawatoni Indian. She has three siblings. She has an older sister named Dana. Followed by her sister Linda. The baby of the family was Bonnie. Wanda was born before Bonnie. They used to play together all the time.

Dana was a little bit older than Wanda but had a really hard time with the name Wanda. So, Dana called Wanda, DeeDee and as she got older, it changed to Wendy. This has followed her around her whole life. She wouldn't mind if anyone here wanted to call her Wendy.

Wanda describes her mom as a good mom. She said she was very classy. She had beautiful red hair that she wore up. Her mom worked hard to provide a good home for Wanda and her siblings.

When I asked Wanda what memory still makes her smile, she said she remembers being around 9 years old and it was Christmas time. The tree was on the ceiling. Yes, upside down on the ceiling. And she remembers presents being up on the ceiling also. I assume empty and for decoration. Wouldn't that be funny to see? This Christmas was special though. Do you remember when your parents would buy something for you and put it right in front of your face and tell you it was for someone else? Well that's what happened to Wanda. She wanted a bike so bad and there was one being given away at Christmas. She was told it was for her cousin and not to say anything. She was so excited on Christmas to find out that bike was actually for her. She had to get on a curb to get onto it. No training wheels, she just had to learn how to ride. She said it was a light green bike with a belt and a basket. (see picture)

As a little girl, she remembers dressing up in different outfits with her sisters and they would put on plays for the family. They did Camelot in Oklahoma to name a couple. They had more fun dressing up and using their imaginations.

Wanda was pretty shy as a little girl and into her teenage years. While she was in high school, she went to one prom. (see picture) She wore a baby blue dress and her date matched her. She was given a corsage and he a boutonniere. She was also in pep club. Pep club brings the energy to the football games. They were the ones yelling and cheering.

Wanda got her first job around age 19. It was at Bob's Big Boy Restaurant. She was a waitress. She made lots of tips but only worked there for about 6 months. She spent her first paycheck on a can of Root Beer, a Snickers bar and a bag of barbecued potato chips. What a combination.

Wanda had three girls from a previous marriage. Autumn, Kayla and Ashley. They were raised in Garden Valley, Idaho. She said the best present she got when she had her first baby was a diaper service. She used cloth diapers and they would come and pick them up and deliver clean ones to her. That must have been so nice.

What does Wanda miss more than anything from the olden days? She misses sitting at the table visiting. She misses when people took the time to sit down and visit. The conversations around the table were always when they caught up as a family.

Wanda is very strong in her faith. She told me of a time that she had to go up a really steep mountain with her girls in the car. It was raining really hard and as they were driving up through the curves, the car stalled. The girls were terrified as the car started slipping backwards. Wanda said " pray girls " and put the car in gear and it shot up the rest of the mountain. They made it safely to their destination. And they still had to make the trip home. She said it was much easier to go down the mountain than it was to go up.

The best advice Wanda has ever been given was to simply not tell anyone about your private business. I personally think that is solid advice. Too often we involve others and it makes that problem worse.

Wanda met Randy on July 4th, 2003. Her marriage to him is one of her proudest achievements. But we will get to that in part three.

I hope you have enjoyed getting to know Wanda a little better.

02/10/2026

~Randy Lyons~

This is a three-part interview/posting process as Randy and Wanda are married. I interviewed Randy first. I will interview Wanda next so you see her story. And lastly, I will be posting a story of their life together.

Randy came to Meadowlark in September of 2024 with his lovely wife, Wanda. He loves living here. He has a one bedroom apartment that is very welcoming. But where did he start? Let's find out.

Randy traveled a lot growing up. He has six siblings. They all fought growing up with the usual sibling rivalry. They mainly lived between Oregon and Washington.

When Randy was little, he moved in with his Aunt Gail and Uncle Owen. They had a full size couch in their living room that had a little couch on it. Two figurines sit on top of that little couch. If the aunt and uncle were getting along, the figurines faced each other. So, when you walked into the house, you knew the mood immediately. I found that story to be hilarious. He lived on a 40 acre ranch while living with his aunt and uncle and said he just ran wild. It was on a dead end road and had an antique graveyard as well as a car graveyard on it.

His role model was his grandpa Victor and his uncle Owen. They were the two men he spent most of his time with. They taught him how to work on cars letting him hand them tools. He watched his grandfather setting the example for him by treating his grandmother with love and respect. He learned his morals and values from these men.

When asked what memory still makes him smile, he said his trip to Yellowstone national Park. His grandma and Grandpa got a little camper. His aunt and uncle got a little camper. And they all set out for a 2-week trip. He remembers his aunt and uncle buying him a 35 mm camera for the trip. He was so excited. He saw bear and buffalo. A bear even went through their garbage at camp. He saw the ice caves and Old faithful. It was a trip of a lifetime.

At 13, Randy got his first job picking strawberries. His brother had rented a room in a home and Randy moved in with him. At 13, he had his own place. And with that, he grew up too soon. Randy says he wouldn't be the person he is today had he not been raised and gone through the hardships he did.

Randy joined the army in 1979 and served until 1985. He was stationed in Alaska. He said there were more liquor stores than there were bars. And there was a bar on every corner. He liked it there and didn't mind the cold weather.

Randy had two girls from a previous marriage. Allison lives in coos Bay and Megan lives in New York. As little girls, he remembers them going into their rooms and dressing up in crazy outfits and then coming out and prancing in front of their dad. They would then go back and put on another outfit. He said he was the only house in the neighborhood with a swing set; therefore, he had a minimum of nine kids at his house at all times. Can you imagine, that house was busy. He raised them and Reedsport and Coos Bay.

The best advice he has ever been given was to always, and I mean always, treat your woman right. Never step out on her. If you want something else, then don't get married. He takes his vows very seriously. He is most proud of his morals and values. And wishes more people had them. He said common sense is a thing of the past and he wishes more people would practice it.

When asked if there were any memories that still make him smile, he instantly smiled and said my grandfather. He was a pull my finger kind of grandpa. He would tell Randy funny stories and then say "don't tell your mom or grandma". I can relay with my grandfather did the same. Oh, the secrets they had.

Randy wants to be remembered for the kind, helpful person he is. He goes out of his way to get people involved in men's group. He is mastered most of our puzzles and he gets involved with activities.

His favorite job was as a truck driver. He did this for 20 years. It was July 4, 2003, he was one and a half years into his 20-year driving when he met Wanda. And the rest is history.

I hope you've enjoyed learning more about Randy.

02/09/2026

29 - 13 Go Seahawks!
Today we had the best Superbowl party. The food was great and everyone enjoyed themselves.

02/03/2026

Does anyone remember the .88 cent store? I was amazed to find out that Albany was the home to that store so many years ago. I am told it was downtown. This would be Chuck's first job. He worked as a stock boy. He loved working there and stayed until the business closed. In fact, Chuck has worked just about everywhere. From paper carrier to working on the railroad. He even played Santa Claus at Storybook Land for 5 years which he absolutely loved. He also played the cinnamon bear for Fredericks and Nelson. He walked around in a bear suit. Can you imagine how adorable that was? His favorite job had to be working for the railroad. He did that for 5 and 1/2 years. His second favorite job was working at 7-Eleven. He worked there for 4 years.

Chuck grew up in Albany and had three siblings. His sister, Mary was born first, Jimmy was next, then Chuck and the last born was Paul. At the age of 10, Chuck lost his mother followed by his youngest brother, Paul. He then moved to his grandma's house.

Chuck's grandma was his role model. She was a retired school teacher so you can imagine how strict she was. But not too strict. He said she was an amazing cook and baker. Cinnamon rolls were her expertise. He loved her roast beef the best followed by her holiday turkeys. He said they were mouth-wateringly delicious. His grandma spent a lot of quality time with Chuck. She owned cottages in waldport and used to rent them out. So her and Chuck went to the coast regularly. He said they fish daily in a three-person wood boat for trout. His face just lights up when he talks about her. They went to the Baptist Church every Sunday day and night. When they returned home, they would have a nice Sunday dinner.

His grandmother was an incredibly giving woman. She had an ex on her doorstep. This x meant that if you were hungry, you could knock on the door and she would make you something to eat. Usually a sandwich while they waited outside. She did this the entire time he lived with her. What a selfless human being. We could use more like her for sure.

When I asked him who he was most proud of, he said his sister, Mary. She lives close by in Albany. She has helped him all his life and he is grateful for that. He said they used to go to the coast a lot and he remembers how much fun they had.

Although Chuck had a number of engagements, he never got married and didn't have any children. He did everything with his best friend and his best friend's wife. He had the trip of a lifetime with them when they went to wildlife Safari. He loves seeing all the animals. I asked Chuck if he had any funny stories about his friends and himself. He said one night he and his friends were on an old back road between Salem and Albany. They were all quite intoxicated. So intoxicated, that they were able to convince one of the friends that a UFO had landed and took him and brought him back. And he believed them. Now that's funny!

Chuck was a concert connoisseur. He went to somewhere around 100 concerts in his lifetime. He said the best concert of all times was Boston. He said the next best was Little River band and I was so jealous. I have always wanted to see them. He said the worst concert was Blue oyster cult. He spent most of his teen years going to concert after concert with his friends. One year alone he went to 30 concerts.

I asked Chuck what the best advice that he has ever been given was and he said to get a job and stay at it. Don't change jobs. He had so many jobs in his lifetime that he wishes he had just stuck to one.

Chuck's favorite car was a two-seater MP midget. He loved that car so much. I bet it was a hoot to drive. He regrets wasting so much money on young and dumb stuff.

When I asked Chuck what obstacles he has overcome, he said his fifth stroke really did damage to him. He couldn't walk and was in a wheelchair. He has worked really hard to get out of the wheelchair and become more independent. He can walk now when he couldn't before. Chuck also spent a couple of years in memory care. He clearly didn't need to be there and was moved to Meadowlark. He came here in August of 2025. He absolutely loves it here. Coming and going whenever he chooses and not being locked up.

I hope you've enjoyed learning more about Chuck.

01/30/2026

Join us this afternoon for Hot Cocoa, Treats, and Charcuterie! We are right next to the Lebanon Boys and Girls Club!

01/29/2026

~Alan Mahaffey~

Today I'd like you to meet Alan.

Have you ever lost contact with someone in your family and yours go by? You wonder about them daily or every once in a while. And then one day, by chance, you tell the right person that you want to find your family member. And within minutes, you are holding their phone number in your hand. That's exactly what happened to Alan. He lost contact with his brother approximately 15 years ago and with some investigating, I was able to find his brother's phone number. My words cannot express the happiness he felt. He left my office and called his brother. And they had the best talk. And now Alan is sitting on top of the world.

Alan's childhood, he describes as tough. His parents worked a lot; therefore, there was little guidance. So, he got in trouble a little and had to learn the hard way with some stuff. But that happens. Alan was born in grays harbor, Washington. He had one sibling, a brother, Jim. He lives in Washington. Jim is also Alan's role model.

In high school, Alan lived on a 40 acre farm. There were chickens, a cow and a small bowl calf. He started laughing as he remembered seeing that little bull calf with those little horns and he remembers wondering if he could write it or not. He thought maybe if he grabbed the ears? Now that would have been entertaining.

Alan had a large extended family. He had lots of cousins, ants and uncles. They used to spend holidays together. Alan was a very shy kid so he just kind of stayed in the background watching.

At 10, Alan moved to Alaska. His dad got a job at the sawmill. With him being in Alaska, this allowed Alan to do a lot of fishing. In fact, he fished almost every day. He used to catch albacore tuna, salmon and steelhead. His dad used to say, if there is a fish out there, Alan will catch it. He really loved Alaska and never wanted to leave.

Alan had a favorite rock on the jetty. He loved fishing from it. He used to have his own rig up. As most fishermen do. He used a bag of big frozen prawns. He said the salmon loved it. He called himself the yeti at the jetty.

Alan is most proud of his commercial fishing. He did this for a couple of years. He remembers being in the 65-ft troller boat out in the harbor with his buddy. They had a little bad weather so they anchored behind an island for the night. The next day right before leaving, his buddy looked at the fish finder and said " get ready ". And it was on. Literally hundreds of fish were seen as clouds in the water. Using a hydraulic lift, Alan was able to bring hundreds of fish onto the boat. They immediately came back to the dock and sold the fish. He caught $307 fish and made $500. Not bad for a day's work. He remembers fishing one time and he had the biggest steelhead on his pole and with the current the steelhead turn sideways and it snapped the line. What a bummer. He also told me of a time he caught a large trout. He took it to the shore and was going to make a sandwich with it. And a weasel tried to steal it. He then hooked the weasel and ran off with its feelings hurt.

I asked Alan what makes him smile. He said combing the ocean and collecting figure wood. I had never heard a figure would. It is a log or a piece of wood that resembles something else. He remembers making a walrus once.

Alan moved to Meadowlark in February of 2025. He said it has taken him a little time but he has grown to like it here. His main problem is boredom. When this happens, he blows leaves outside and sweeps. He loves helping whenever possible.

I hope you have enjoyed learning more about Alan.

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