Searching for Montana's centenarians

The 48th Annual Governor’s Conference on Aging will be held in early September. For several years, during a special luncheon at the conference, Montana’s centenarians are recognized. Conference organizers are asking for help in identifying Montana’s centenarians, especially those who are veterans.

In the last national census conducted in 2010, there were 175 Montanans who were 100 years old, or older. That number is expected to rise to 3,000 by the year 2025. By recognizing Montana’s elders and honoring them, the folks who work with the state’s aging population hope to raise public awareness o...