Love Lessons From Senior Living Center Couples

Tulsa senior center couples share their expert experience with love.

One of the couples has been together for 66 years and they have three great-great grandchildren.

Their secret? Working through the tough times and keeping their promise, for better or worse.

At the Cedarhurst of Woodland Hills Senior center, Valentine's Day love is felt at every corner.

"We danced together nicely, and we still do here at Cedarhurst," said Billy Baldwin.

Linda and Billy Baldwin have been married for 57 years.

They met at a company gathering and were the only singles.

"I went over and asked the guy, I don't know which girl you're with, but whichever one you're not with, I would like to dance with," Billy said.

Billy and Linda have had a thrilling life together. Billy's job at American Airlines took them around the world.

They started a family together and now have 9 grandchildren.

Their secret? "Yes dear, and you say it often," Billy said.

And never giving up on love.

"Is it life that gives us love, or love that gives us life, and I think they go hand in hand," said Linda.

Loleta and Duane Kleppe also live at Cedarhurst. The two met in the tiny town of Leona, Kansas when they were eight years old.

Their graduating class was five students-- Duane was the only boy.

"She got the best-looking boy in the class," said Duane.

"The only boy!" said Loleta.

The two worked on a farm and then Duane got a job with a construction company, which took them around the country.

However, Loleta wanted to settle in Tulsa to raise their family.

"We had each other for better and for worse, and we made the best out of it we could," said Duane.

The two said they made a promise and fought to always work things out, with God and family put first.

"We feel very blessed that we have had this time together," said Loleta.

Duane and Loleta said they get to see their newest great-granddaughter soon and they've been using Facetime quite a bit until then.