… I have a nice memory of Oleta because about seven years ago – shortly after she retired from teaching – she and Mel came to Seattle. Mel had been stationed at Seattle’s Fort Lawton while in the military. The four of us (Oleta, Mel, Al, and myself) spent most of the day walking around the former Fort Lawton, now a scenic park overlooking Puget Sound. Then, we spent a nice evening at my house in North Seattle. Over dinner and wine, we all had a great conversation and relaxed family bonding. I remember my siblings Patrick and Tara were there…
Jennifer Dowd Rubinstein (Daughter of 1st cousin Patty Kirk Dowd)