Longtime Boulder dentist celebrates 100th birthday

Gene Stafford, a Longmont resident, will be honored at a party on April 10.

Apr. 3, 2026 at 8:37pm

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An extremely abstracted, out-of-focus photograph in soft pools of warm color and light, depicting the cozy living room of a senior citizen's home filled with framed family photos and personal mementos, conceptually representing a lifetime of memories and community service.A lifetime of memories and community service come together to celebrate a centenarian's milestone birthday.Boulder Today

Gene Elvin Stafford, a longtime dentist in Boulder, Colorado, is turning 100 years old next Monday. Stafford was born in Kansas and practiced dentistry in Boulder for 33 years. He was married to his wife Ramona for 67 years until her death in 2016. Stafford has two children, Stephen Leroy Stafford and Penny JoLynn Myers. A birthday celebration will be held for Stafford on April 10 at MorningStar Senior Living of Longmont, where he currently resides.

Why it matters

Reaching the milestone of 100 years old is an impressive accomplishment, and Stafford's long career as a dentist in the Boulder community makes his birthday particularly noteworthy. The event highlights the enduring legacy of small-town professionals who dedicate their lives to serving their local communities.

The details

Gene Stafford was born in Kansas and went on to practice dentistry in Boulder, Colorado for 33 years. He was married to his wife Ramona for 67 years until her death in 2016. Stafford has two children, Stephen Leroy Stafford and Penny JoLynn Myers. To celebrate his 100th birthday, a party will be held for Stafford on April 10 at MorningStar Senior Living of Longmont, where he currently resides.

  • Gene Stafford was born in Kansas.
  • Stafford practiced dentistry in Boulder, Colorado for 33 years.
  • Stafford was married to his wife Ramona for 67 years until her death in 2016.
  • Stafford's 100th birthday celebration will be held on April 10, 2026.

The players

Gene Elvin Stafford

A 100-year-old former dentist who practiced in Boulder, Colorado for 33 years and is now a resident of MorningStar Senior Living in Longmont.

Ramona Stafford

Gene Stafford's wife of 67 years, who passed away in 2016.

Stephen Leroy Stafford

One of Gene Stafford's two children.

Penny JoLynn Myers

One of Gene Stafford's two children.

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What they’re saying

“Reaching the milestone of 100 years old is an impressive accomplishment, and Stafford's long career as a dentist in the Boulder community makes his birthday particularly noteworthy.”

— Dana Cadey, Author

What’s next

The birthday celebration for Gene Stafford will be held on April 10, 2026 at MorningStar Senior Living of Longmont.

The takeaway

Gene Stafford's 100th birthday celebration highlights the enduring legacy of small-town professionals who dedicate their lives to serving their local communities. His long career as a dentist in Boulder and his lifelong marriage to his wife Ramona are a testament to a life well-lived.