Former Steilacoom first lady Anna Louella Dunkin turned 107 on Monday. Dunkin celebrated a life well lived surrounded by friends and family at Arcadia Medical Resorts of University Place near Tacoma. The Mayor of University Place spoke at a celebration for Louella as she reflected on her cross-country adventures and quaint town on the shores of Puget Sound that she fought to protect. “Lou” has seen and done a lot in her 107 years of life and even wrote a passionate book that aimed to protect a local town that would become her temporary home and eventual retirement location of choice. “Save Old Steilacoom” is still available on Amazon and follows the story of a small town on the shores of Puget Sound, adjusting to the sudden changes of urban sprawl. The Book eventually turned into two volumes ranging from 1976-81 and the second book covered 1980-2010. Read more: https://www.king5.com/article/news/local/steilacooms-oldest-resident-celebrates-birthday/281-4f84fe71-3159-41e7-bb4d-228dc263568e