 Copyright Judy Vorfeld.
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mosaic of memories. Fragrant evergreens dripping with dewdrops ... snow-capped mountains ... Bing cherries ... wild blackberries ... smoked salmon ... rushing water ... deer, elk, moose ... pounding surf ... the pungent scent of kelp and seaweed ... velvet green lawns ... old barns ... vibrant autumn colors ... wild strawberries ... agates ... rowboats ... starfish ... Grandma Sue's soft molasses cookies ... the chug chug of Chief Kwina, my beloved Lummi Island ferry boat ... marching bands ... and the corner store, where I could buy a Hershey Bar, a tiny, bright box of Sen-Sen, and a pack of licorice chewing gum for a nickel each.
Jack grew up in a laid-back Waikiki, surfing, swimming, fishing, climbing prickly palm trees to pick coconuts. In his early years he loved swimming near his home, surfing, fishing, and riding the narrow-gauge train to visit his grandparents at the sugar plantation in Kahuku. After graduation from St. Louis, He began working for Oahu Sugar Company (OSCO) while waiting to be accepted at University of Hawaii. When that time came, Jack chose to stay with OSCO. He never looked back, and retired 41 years later. He died October 19, 2004.