Centenarians at Cambrian Center

Celebrating the life long voyage of individuals whose experiences at the start was likely limited to about 50 miles, and now can be known anywhere on planet earth that this Internet page reaches.

We have been blessed to have known three residents who remained active and reach the milestone age of 100 at Cambrian Center

Irene Primeau September 21, 1996
Lucie Lockwood May 1, 1997
Mildred Tuttle April 30, 2005

Irene Primeau - September 21, 1996


Irene Primeau is 100 years young
  • Born Sept 21 1896 in Appleton Wisconsin as Irene Reimer in a family with 5 sisters and 2 brothers. But, the family soon moved to Neenah, WI
  • She's lived in Oregon, and several California cities but came to Cambrian Center as one of its first residents in 1981
  • At 86 years her son-in-law took her for a ride in his glider.
  • At 100 years she still doesn't wear glasses.
She is admiring a Pillow and Quilt, a gift from Cambrian Center Council Members


Irene admires Quilt and Pillow

Well wishes at head table
Luella and Betty share well wishes with Irene at the Headtable

Linda, Susan, Betty and Pahl help Irene celebrate this very special day
  • Irene is very active giving piano lessons at Cambrian Center and is an accomplished organiist but her first love was her professional singing career in many churches.
  • Oh, and she was a founding member of the Cambrian Center Kazoo Band
Residents help Irene Celebrate

Previous Administrator and Wife
Jack Briscoe, former Cambrian Center Administrator, returned with his wife, Elizabeth to recognize this special event.
  • In 1993 Irene wrote;
    The morning sunshine on the plants on the balcony;
    the cozines summer and winter of the apartment
    and the whole building; the thoughtfulnes of
    management an office group and all employees
    make Cambrian Center a pleasant and comfortable place to live.

Family and Friends are everywhere
Happy Birthday Irene!
Irene's Family

Lucie Lockwood - May 1, 1997


Lucie Lockwood's 100th Birthday Celebration
Lucie Lockwood

Other Residents Join In
Irene Primeau (100 1/2 years old herself) and Sophie Rutledge join the Celebration

An original resident, Marie Fleming, returns to help Lucie celebrate
Marie Fleming
Samantha
Samantha Melia Serves Punch
Lucie's friend makes a presentation
Lucie's Friends
Ruth Lucier
Ruth Lucier with friends of Lucie's
Friends of Lucie's
Friends of Lucie
Friends
More friends remember the years they've had together
Happy 100th Birthday Lucie! 

Mildred Tuttle - April 30, 2005


Please Join Us for Millie Tuttle's 100th Birthday!

  • Born April 30th 1905 in Booneville, Missouri where she lived in the area for 25 years

  • Moved to Kansas for another 25 years.

  • Then moved to Oklahoma for the next 25 years.

  • She's been in California the past 25 years.

  • Turned 100 at Cambrian Center in San Jose, California in 2005.

  •  Invitation to Mildred Tuttle's 100th birthday
    Guests congregate in Lobby before party

    Anticipation - 5 minutes until the Celebration

    Millie talks with guests before the Party starts. There are so many friends and so many are happy for her reaching her 100th birthday.

    Cards and Well Wishes come from many places
    • Millie Started a band when she was 65
    • Even today, she volunteer teaches "English as a Second Language" at Trinity Presbyterian Church


    Notes of well wishes to Millie
    Well Wishes from the First Family-White House
    Including Well Wishes from Washington DC
    Millie at start of her party

    Millie is ready to Celebrate

    Cambrian Center Administrator, Ronald Anderson, congratulates Millie on her big day!

    Ron Anderson Congratulates Millie

    All her friends say Happy 100th to Millie

    Millie's friends all want to say Happy Birthday on her big day!

    Millie's Cake
    Millie's Cake
    Watch a short video of the Presentation of the cake

    Maggie sings Happy  Birthday
    Maggie Sings Happy 100th Birthday to Millie
    Millie's Daughter
    Watch a brief video of the Daughter's remarks

    Millie's Grandaughter Waits for Millie

    Watch the Grand daughter tell a story about Millie

    Everyone has good stories they remember about Millie
    Here are some on Video

    Patricia's memories of Millie on video
    Chuck's comments about Millie
    Elsie's happy thoughts about Millie
    Pahl's feelings about Millie
    Memories from the Driver that takes Millie to the Nutritional Center

    Happy Birthday Millie! 
    and many many more!