Adonia Elly DeWyse, Suzanne Elise resident, celebrates her 100th birthday


An Avamere resident is celebrating an exciting milestone in her life – her 101st birthday!

Adiona DeWyse, who goes by Elly, will turn 101 on July 3.

Elly loved to garden and paint as a youth. She also enjoyed running, travelling, knitting, and petting her cats. She had a full house growing up with six brothers. Elly is now widowed with one son and four grandchildren.

“She is very thankful for her son who calls her ma,” noted Heather Ramsdell, Community Relations Director.

Life at Suzanne Elise

Today Elly lives at Suzanne Elise in Seaside, Oregon.

She stays active by participating in Suzanne Elise’s Walking Club. She also enjoys listening to entertainers when they visit the community – especially when they play country music.

Suzanne Elise is an assisted living community nestled near the Oregon coast. Residents, including Elly, can enjoy group activities, restaurant-style dining, a library full of books and movies, and even an in-house salon.

Stop by for a visit to see why residents like Elly call Suzanne Elise home.

Happy birthday to Elly

Elly’s family plans to celebrate her 101st birthday together. Congratulations to Elly on this great life milestone!