LEEDS, Washington County — Being 100 years old feels the same as being 99, except you get a lot more attention — at least according to veteran Don C Stephens.

Stephens turned 100 on Oct. 12 and has been busy celebrating the occasion with family in Grand Junction, Colorado. Instead of the usual family reunion, his family threw a birthday party.

“It was a big deal. He’s got 104 descendants, including spouses, and I think just about all of them were there,” Stephens’ youngest daughter Janet Humpherys said. They celebrated with the typical birthday cake, but also included pumpkin pie — Stephens’ favorite dessert.

“He’s pretty amazing. He can do anything; he is perpetually cheerful, the most optimistic person I’ve ever met. He never says a bad thing about anybody. He’s smart and educated and

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