Ecumen honors Anna Holst, a resident of St. Mark's Living in Austin, Minn., who is 101 today.

 Ecumen honors Anna Holst, who is 101 today.

Born: September 15, 1913, in Gilmore City, Iowa.

Residence: St. Mark’s Living in Austin, Minn.                           

Hobbies/Interests: Sewing, cooking, baking, gardening and spending time with family.

Occupation: Homemaker.

Secrets of Longevity: Scratch cooking and no preservatives.

Interesting Facts: Anna came from a family of 16 children and is the family historian.  She has two children, 3 grandchildren, 9 great-grandchildren and one great-great grandchild.  Her husband of 33 years, Elmer, is now deceased.  She’s proud of recycling before it was the “in” thing to do.

Congratulations on your 101^st birthday, Anna! Ecumen honors you.