Ecumen honors Lecil Arends, who is 101.
Born: April 24, 1914, in Wilmont, Minn.
Residence: Ecumen Meadows, Worthington, Minn.
Hobbies/Interests: Gardening and traveling to foreign countries — England, Ireland, Egypt, Jordan, Israel, Germany.
Family: Married to Jack, now deceased, for 32 years. Eight children, 19 grandchildren and many great-grandchildren.
Secrets of Longevity: Faith in God.
Occupation: Farming and also worked at Campbell’s Soup of Worthington deboning chickens.
Interesting Facts: Very interested in staying in touch with the lives of her children and grandchildren.
Congratulations on your 101st birthday, Lecil! Ecumen honors you.