The song Ring Them Bells by Liza Minnelli seems perfectly suited to our newest Gateway Greens residents. The lyrics tell the story of a woman named Shirley who travels the world only to discover love closer to home—a joyful and memorable journey. Jerry and Angela Webb can certainly relate.
Both grew up just one mile apart in St. Peters, Mo., about 40 minutes from St. Louis. Yet it took a twist of fate—and a dad—to bring them together.
It’s truly “all about Dad.” Jerry’s father happened to be the liaison, as Angela worked for him while attending and would later graduate from the same college. Jerry would come up and visit his dad, talk a bit with Angela, and after some time he asked her out on what can only be described as a very unconventional first date. The only information he provided was that he would pick her up at 5 a.m. on a Saturday, which was a bold move, to say the least!
But there was method to his madness. Jerry drove Angela to Lake Saint Louis, where they watched the sunrise from a hot air balloon. The strategy clearly worked. The couple celebrated their 28th wedding anniversary on December 27.
Jerry’s early passion for rebuilding cars and engines led him to attend an auto technology school. That foundation paid off with a successful career at Lear Corporation, a company specializing in automotive seating. Jerry started on the line building seats 32 years ago and was quickly recognized to take on a management role. After many experiences and moving around, Jerry retired as the second in command of the plant as the Operations Manager.
Angela followed a different but equally impressive path. After working as a pastry chef at a boutique grocery store, she graduated from Columbia College and began a career at Mastercard, where she has worked for 26 years. Starting with a temporary contract as an Administrative Assistant, over the years Angela found herself taking on various roles. She is now an executive leading an organization that defines the company standards for how products, like digital payment and security solutions, are built and scaled for financial institutions. Angela works from her home office and loves seeing the lake and palm trees from her office windows.
Like many Gateway residents, Jerry and Angela were drawn to the sunshine, ocean, and warmth of Florida. Prior to moving to Gateway, the Webbs lived in Waterford Village for a few years but quickly outgrew the space, especially when their three daughters and grandchildren came to visit for Christmas. They moved into their home in Mahogany Run at the end of November and are thoroughly enjoying it. While mostly unpacked, they are in the midst of renovations—including rebuilding their swimming pool.
What ultimately attracted them to Gateway Greens was both the location and the people. As Angela puts it, “This is a prime location to enjoy our lives together, especially with more time and flexibility.” They also appreciate that Gateway Greens residents are friendly, welcoming, and refreshingly unpretentious.
In their free time, Angela enjoys cooking and gardening, while Jerry likes to fish and is getting back into golfing. Together, they enjoy dining at The Club as well as local favorites like Gateway Boulevard Tavern, Saucy Meatball, Skinny Dogz, Fort Myers Brewery and discovering new restaurants.
We are delighted to welcome such a warm and engaging couple to our Gateway Greens community.
