BIRTHDAYS

Phoenix resident turns 100

Phoenix resident Bernice Passhel celebrated her 100th birthday at the Desert Mission Adult Day Health Care Aug. 4.

(Courtesy Bill Baer)

When Phoenix resident Bernice Passhel was born, people were watching Phantom of the Opera in the movies and singing “Yes Sir, That’s my Baby.”

They were also dancing the Charleston and eating the newly introduced Mr. Goodbar.

Much of that has been resigned to the history books, but Bernice is still kicking. In fact, she celebrated her 100th birthday August 4.

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