Whether it's staff members, residents, clients, family members or friends, the Good Samaritan Society is richly blessed with individuals who invest their hearts, minds and souls in our mission. Here's a few examples of people who are giving of themselves in service others.
Ruth Ann Boska
Business Manager
Ruth Ann Boska says God’s grace brought her to Good Samaritan Society – Tyndall in September 1983. Before she began working at the center, Boska wasn’t familiar with skilled nursing care, but it didn’t take her long to realize that serving residents was her calling.
“It took me two weeks and I... Read more
Sharon Falconer
Certified Nursing Assistant
The strength to do her job in the midst of cancer comes from Sharon Falconer’s great love for the residents at Good Samaritan Society – De Smet in De Smet, S.D. For her compassion, the Good Samaritan Society recognized Falconer as its 2011 Certified Nursing Assistant of the Year.
In February... Read more
Betty Vrbka
Volunteer
Almost every Wednesday for the past 28 years, Betty Vrbka has provided an activity called Betty’s Baking for residents at Good Samaritan Society – Osceola.
Through Betty’s Baking, Vrbka helps residents stir up great recipes not only for a yummy treat, but also wonderful conversation, laughter... Read more
