Happy birthday to the most incredible, most inspirational, most captivating 90 year old I have ever known.
Jeanne Murray celebrated her 90th milestone birthday on February 27, 2017. On this day, she joined more than 1.9 million nonagenarians between 90 and 99 years old. The family birthday celebration took place on the San Diego harbor Hornblower Cruise ship.
Jeanne told me. “ I don’t want to be 90, I’d rather stay 89 years old.” She changed her mind when I told her the number 9 in numerology was an odd, mystical, superior, lucky number. Believed or not, it made her laugh.
Jeanne became a highly regarded registered nurse in hospital settings, and combined her nursing and business expertise into successful board and care facilities in San Diego. She actively oversees the business her grandchildren operate. They say she is still “the boss.”
Originally from Kentucky, her young life full of growing up stories back when, as she said, “We were poor as dirt.” There were nine children in the family, five still living. Jeanne married twice and had three children; one sadly passed away a few years ago. Today she has nine grandchildren and four great-grandchildren.
Her secret, making it to 90 years, is to keep active, in spite of aches, pains, medical problems, and the tempting seat on a sofa. Her birthday wish is a nostalgia trip to Kentucky. Her last travel back in time there was 20 years ago. She knows the places she remembers will be changed, but it doesn’t matter. Her siblings are there. Her vivid memory will bring back the original houses, buildings and people, with more “remember when” stories to tell.
Jeanne’s Family Photo Gallery
Before Sundown 
Happy Birthday to Jeanne. It looks like having a positive attitude is right up there with good living 🙂 I hope I’m as energetic and spirited when I turn 90!
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Thank you, Diana! I’ll relay your happy birthday message to Jeanne. Me too! Hope I’m as energetic and spirited when I reach 90! 💛 Christine
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Happy Birthday, Jeanne!! Enjoy!!
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Thanks so much, GP! Your birthday wish on it’s way to Jeanne. 💛 Christine
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What a beautifully written story about a remarkable woman . We can all learn a lot about her beautiful attitude in life. Thank you for sharing it with us .
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Thank you so much, Ellen, for your visit and comment. Yep, attitude is everything when we get older! 💛 Christine
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Happy birthday Jeanne. Looks like you are LIVING Life well
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Thanks, Jodi! Believe me Jeanne is living life well. Her mental and physical energy is astounding. I’ll relay your birthday message to her. 💛 Christine
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OMG, fantastic post, Christine! Belated happy birthday to Jeanne! What a lovely post for Women’s History Month too. Mega hugs to you both.
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Thanks, Teagan. happy to know Jeanne is featured on Women’s History Month. I’ll tell her that and a happy birthday from you. Huge hugs back! 💛 Christine
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Her spirit really comes through here, Christine. In the photos and your lovely words. May we all be as glorious at 90 !!!
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Thanks so much, Van! Jeanne has a lively, giving spirit! I had to change the YEARS OLD to YEARS YOUNG in the title. It fit her much better. Oh to be as glorious at 90! 💛 Christine
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Happy Birthday, Happy Life, Jeanne! I agree with her philosophy. Hope she gets that Kentucky reminiscent visit. Hugs.
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Cheryl, thanks for your visit and birthday wishes for Jeanne! I’ll relay your message to her. Me too, I hope her health holds an she can endure the trip. Hugs back. Christine
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How wonderful! I can tell Jeanne has such a vibrancy about her from how you describe her and the photos 🙂
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Thanks so much, Christy! Happy her vibrant character came out in the post. She’s an exceptional woman! 💛 Christine
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Happy birthday to Jeanne. All the blessings for her and her family. It’s always nice to meet wonderful people
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Thank you so much, Mohamad. Your blessings will be delivered to Jeanne. 🎼 Christine
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Happy Birthday to Jeanne. Lovely reading You offered to us. Thank You.
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Thank you so much for your visit and comment. Happy you liked Jeanne’s birthday post. 🎼 Christine
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sometimes the memories
Are better than the
Real thing,thank you
For visiting
Just dropped by to say hello
As Sheldon Always
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Thank you Sheldon! So the truth sometimes, especially when we get older. 💛 Christine
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Just goes to prove that LIVING LIFE rather than existing as a mere ENTITY is possible at nearly every age. Jeanne is quite a woman! I wish her many more years of happiness.
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Thank you so much Dr. J. Absolutely, Jeanne is living life to the fullest. 🎼 Christine
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You are right, she’s 90 years young!😊😊❤❤ I hope she had a marvellous birthday and cheers to many more!😘😘 Loved reading the article and the pictures. Have a great day ☺☺
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Thanks so much, Mithai! Happy you stopped by and left a comment. Jeanne had a great birthday and she’s just as active as ever. Hope you are doing well! 💛💛💛
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That’s wonderful to hear 😊😊 Thank you, wishing you a great week ahead ❤❤
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With you on the young bit!
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Thanks, Kev! Yep, the older we get, the younger we get. At least it should be young at heart! 🎼 Christine
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Absolutely!
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What a wonderful tribute! Shed sounds magical!
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Thank you, Robert. Yes, she is magical! 🎼
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🙂
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