This 102-year-old Washington man is still working in his dream job

Oak Harbor’s favorite centenarian has owned and operated one of the island’s most popular businesses since 1967. #k5evening

OAK HARBOR, Wash. — Gene’s Art and Frame has been serving happy customers for nearly 60 years. And so has its happy owner, Gene Phelps.

Store Manager Makalyn Miller said, “Still comes in every single day and just never misses anything.”

Phelps minds the inventory and keeps the books. He almost never stops moving. Not bad for a guy 102 years old.

After serving in World War II, Phelps put down roots and set up shop in Oak Harbor.

“I decided that

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