{"id":519,"date":"2017-09-22T17:33:10","date_gmt":"2017-09-22T21:33:10","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.bumc.bu.edu\/centenarian\/?page_id=519"},"modified":"2025-10-14T14:17:18","modified_gmt":"2025-10-14T18:17:18","slug":"centenarian-stories","status":"publish","type":"page","link":"https:\/\/www.bumc.bu.edu\/centenarian\/centenarian-stories\/","title":{"rendered":"Centenarian Stories"},"content":{"rendered":"<h6><span><span class=\"ui-provider bjc bjd bdd bje bjf bjg bjh bji bjj bjk bjl bjm bjn bjo bjp bjq bjr bjs bjt bju bjv bjw bjx bjy bjz bka bkb bkc bkd bke bkf bkg bkh bki bkj\" dir=\"ltr\"><span style=\"color: #ff0000;\">Para Espa\u00f1ol, presiona<\/span> <span style=\"color: #0000ff;\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.bumc.bu.edu\/centenario\/historias\/\" style=\"color: #0000ff;\">AQU\u00cd<\/a><\/span><\/span><\/span><\/h6>\n<p>In addition to studying the genetics and lifestyles associated with longevity, part of our goal is to share the historical and personal stories of our centenarians. We believe that they are living historical treasures, and that their insight is invaluable.<\/p>\n<p>These interviews were made possible by the generoussSupport of the <strong>William M. Wood Foundation<\/strong>.<\/p>\n<hr \/>\n<div class=\"responsiveVideo responsive-youtube\"><iframe loading=\"lazy\" title=\"Erma Meador, Age 108\" width=\"500\" height=\"281\" src=\"https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/embed\/8s2gOf8Nh38?feature=oembed\" frameborder=\"0\" allow=\"accelerometer; autoplay; clipboard-write; encrypted-media; gyroscope; picture-in-picture; web-share\" allowfullscreen><\/iframe><\/div>\n<hr \/>\n<div class=\"responsiveVideo responsive-youtube\"><iframe loading=\"lazy\" title=\"107-Year-Old Man Celebrates Father&#039;s Day\" width=\"500\" height=\"281\" src=\"https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/embed\/rsa3QA52agE?feature=oembed\" frameborder=\"0\" allow=\"accelerometer; autoplay; clipboard-write; encrypted-media; gyroscope; picture-in-picture; web-share\" allowfullscreen><\/iframe><\/div>\n<p>Ike Newcomer, 107, is interviewed by AARP with five generations of his family.<\/p>\n<hr \/>\n<div class=\"responsiveVideo responsive-youtube\"><iframe loading=\"lazy\" title=\"Marguerite, Age 110\" width=\"500\" height=\"281\" src=\"https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/embed\/2CiSqYKGYtI?feature=oembed\" frameborder=\"0\" allow=\"accelerometer; autoplay; clipboard-write; encrypted-media; gyroscope; picture-in-picture; web-share\" allowfullscreen><\/iframe><\/div>\n<p style=\"text-align: left;\">Marguerite Robertson, age 110, shares stories of her childhood in Nova Scotia, local history, rural volunteer efforts, and some words of wisdom.<\/p>\n<hr \/>\n<!--[if lt IE 9]><script>document.createElement('audio');<\/script><![endif]-->\n<audio class=\"wp-audio-shortcode\" id=\"audio-519-1\" preload=\"none\" style=\"width: 100%;\" controls=\"controls\"><source type=\"audio\/wav\" src=\"\/centenarian\/files\/2017\/09\/ADMIN-180307155405_1-Copy.wav?_=1\" \/><a href=\"\/centenarian\/files\/2017\/09\/ADMIN-180307155405_1-Copy.wav\">\/centenarian\/files\/2017\/09\/ADMIN-180307155405_1-Copy.wav<\/a><\/audio>\n<p>Rose Kaufman, age 104, remembers some new inventions, major events, and childhood entertainment.<\/p>\n<hr \/>\n<div class=\"responsiveVideo responsive-youtube\"><iframe loading=\"lazy\" title=\"Austin Dunn, 108\" width=\"500\" height=\"281\" src=\"https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/embed\/fg4L1cSeaxY?feature=oembed\" frameborder=\"0\" allow=\"accelerometer; autoplay; clipboard-write; encrypted-media; gyroscope; picture-in-picture; web-share\" allowfullscreen><\/iframe><\/div>\n<p>Austin Dunn, age 108, remembers the advent of air travel, delivering milk in his small town, and the importance of voting.<\/p>\n<hr \/>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<div class=\"responsiveVideo responsive-youtube\"><iframe loading=\"lazy\" title=\"Doris Smith, Age 107\" width=\"500\" height=\"281\" src=\"https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/embed\/63s5hnckuvg?feature=oembed\" frameborder=\"0\" allow=\"accelerometer; autoplay; clipboard-write; encrypted-media; gyroscope; picture-in-picture; web-share\" allowfullscreen><\/iframe><\/div>\n<p>Doris Smith, age 107, talks with her friend Joan about her first ride in a car, the advent of social security, and living on Nantucket.<\/p>\n<hr \/>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<div class=\"responsiveVideo responsive-youtube\"><iframe loading=\"lazy\" title=\"Elinor Downs, Age 106\" width=\"500\" height=\"375\" src=\"https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/embed\/6f2lTzisg9c?feature=oembed\" frameborder=\"0\" allow=\"accelerometer; autoplay; clipboard-write; encrypted-media; gyroscope; picture-in-picture; web-share\" allowfullscreen><\/iframe><\/div>\n<p>Elinor Downs, age 106, shares stories of her careers as a researcher and archaeologist, her experiences during WWII, as well as good advice she&#8217;s gotten over the years.<\/p>\n<hr \/>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<div class=\"responsiveVideo responsive-youtube\"><iframe loading=\"lazy\" title=\"Brunette Nelms, 108\" width=\"500\" height=\"375\" src=\"https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/embed\/lB6FqMTIRuA?feature=oembed\" frameborder=\"0\" allow=\"accelerometer; autoplay; clipboard-write; encrypted-media; gyroscope; picture-in-picture; web-share\" allowfullscreen><\/iframe><\/div>\n<p>Videos and photos of Brunette Nelms, age 108, participating in some of her favorite activities, from tai chi to dancing with her family!<\/p>\n<hr \/>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<div class=\"responsiveVideo responsive-youtube\"><iframe loading=\"lazy\" title=\"Gertrude Ellison (Pt 1 of 2)\" width=\"500\" height=\"375\" src=\"https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/embed\/PeRbeNF46r8?feature=oembed\" frameborder=\"0\" allow=\"accelerometer; autoplay; clipboard-write; encrypted-media; gyroscope; picture-in-picture; web-share\" allowfullscreen><\/iframe><\/div>\n<div class=\"responsiveVideo responsive-youtube\"><iframe loading=\"lazy\" title=\"Gertrude Ellison (Pt 2 of 2)\" width=\"500\" height=\"375\" src=\"https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/embed\/HImDa3nqjO0?feature=oembed\" frameborder=\"0\" allow=\"accelerometer; autoplay; clipboard-write; encrypted-media; gyroscope; picture-in-picture; web-share\" allowfullscreen><\/iframe><\/div>\n<p>In a 2-part video made by family friend Tyler Wing, Gertrude Ella Ellison, age 110, talks about farming in South Dakota during the great depression, teaching at a rural school near the Standing Rock reservation, and dancing with Lawrence Welk.<\/p>\n<hr \/>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<div class=\"responsiveVideo responsive-youtube\"><iframe loading=\"lazy\" title=\"Rudy, 105\" width=\"500\" height=\"281\" src=\"https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/embed\/sca5Nub5GEU?feature=oembed\" frameborder=\"0\" allow=\"accelerometer; autoplay; clipboard-write; encrypted-media; gyroscope; picture-in-picture; web-share\" allowfullscreen><\/iframe><\/div>\n<p>Retired navy diver and teacher, and current author, Rudy, age 105, demonstrates his regular exercise routine.<\/p>\n<hr \/>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p>Barney Myers, 107, is interviewed by his family about his childhood growing up in South Dakota.<\/p>\n<audio class=\"wp-audio-shortcode\" id=\"audio-519-2\" preload=\"none\" style=\"width: 100%;\" controls=\"controls\"><source type=\"audio\/wav\" src=\"\/centenarian\/files\/2018\/08\/Final-Barney-Myers.wav?_=2\" \/><a href=\"\/centenarian\/files\/2018\/08\/Final-Barney-Myers.wav\">\/centenarian\/files\/2018\/08\/Final-Barney-Myers.wav<\/a><\/audio>\n<figure id=\"attachment593\" aria-describedby=\"caption-attachment593\" style=\"width: 210px\" class=\"wp-caption alignnone\"><a href=\"\/centenarian\/files\/2018\/08\/Barney-Myers-1.jpg\"><img loading=\"lazy\" src=\"\/centenarian\/files\/2018\/08\/Barney-Myers-1-200x300.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"200\" height=\"300\" class=\"size-medium wp-image-593\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.bumc.bu.edu\/centenarian\/files\/2018\/08\/Barney-Myers-1-200x300.jpg 200w, https:\/\/www.bumc.bu.edu\/centenarian\/files\/2018\/08\/Barney-Myers-1.jpg 511w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 200px) 100vw, 200px\" \/><\/a><figcaption id=\"caption-attachment593\" class=\"wp-caption-text\">Photo by Kelly Gorham, Montana State University, 2014<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<hr \/>\n<p><a href=\"\/centenarian\/files\/2018\/09\/Clara-Herrman-2.png\"><img loading=\"lazy\" src=\"\/centenarian\/files\/2018\/09\/Clara-Herrman-2-225x300.png\" alt=\"\" width=\"225\" height=\"300\" class=\"alignnone size-medium wp-image-599\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.bumc.bu.edu\/centenarian\/files\/2018\/09\/Clara-Herrman-2-225x300.png 225w, https:\/\/www.bumc.bu.edu\/centenarian\/files\/2018\/09\/Clara-Herrman-2.png 480w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 225px) 100vw, 225px\" \/><\/a><\/p>\n<p>Clara Herrman, 106, was interviewed by Author David Cohen about her life. <a href=\"\/centenarian\/files\/2018\/09\/Clara-Herrman-bio-exceprt.pdf\">Read an excerpt featuring Clara<\/a> from his book <em>1000 Years of Memories<\/em>. You can find the entire book at <a href=\"http:\/\/1000yearsofmemories.com\">1000yearsofmemories.com<\/a>.<\/p>\n<hr \/>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<div class=\"responsiveVideo responsive-youtube\"><iframe loading=\"lazy\" title=\"War Stories by Ned Broyles (Part 1 of 2)\" width=\"500\" height=\"281\" src=\"https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/embed\/Cbf_eHThZ6I?feature=oembed\" frameborder=\"0\" allow=\"accelerometer; autoplay; clipboard-write; encrypted-media; gyroscope; picture-in-picture; web-share\" allowfullscreen><\/iframe><\/div>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<div class=\"responsiveVideo responsive-youtube\"><iframe loading=\"lazy\" title=\"War Stories by Ned Broyles (Part 2 of 2)\" width=\"500\" height=\"281\" src=\"https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/embed\/IUCks-9ZAhc?feature=oembed\" frameborder=\"0\" allow=\"accelerometer; autoplay; clipboard-write; encrypted-media; gyroscope; picture-in-picture; web-share\" allowfullscreen><\/iframe><\/div>\n<p>Ned Broyles, now 103, shares stories of his time serving in the Navy, before, during, and after WWII.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Para Espa\u00f1ol, presiona AQU\u00cd In addition to studying the genetics and lifestyles associated with longevity, part of our goal is to share the historical and personal stories of our centenarians. 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