Marguerite J. Tuohy Veradale

Marguerite J. Tuohy, Veradale, is 100 years old today.

Born March 19, 1896, in Marysville, Mont., Miss Tuohy lived in Helena for 96 years before moving to the Spokane area three years ago.

She operated a neighborhood grocery store for 50 years before selling it in 1980.

She attributes her longevity to a lifetime of hard work, “until I broke my hip in 1992; that retired me!” , DataTimes ILLUSTRATION: Photo