Visitor Aloha Society Of Hawaii - Volunteer Training

The Visitor Aloha Society of Hawai'i would like to thank the family and friends of the late Emily Saucier for their monetary donations. These donations help provide assistance to other visitors and are in loving memory of Emily Saucier.

The following Obituary appeared in the Honolulu Advertiser on Mother's Day, May 8, 2005:

The Honolulu Advertiser

Emily M. Saucier

We would like to extend our heartfelt gratitude and appreciation to the police officers, emergency medical technicians, the emergency room and intensive care unit at Straub Hospital for their expertise and professionalism on the unexpected death of our mother.

Thank you to Jessica Lani Rich and the Visitor Aloha Society of Hawaii; your support strengthened us and raised our spirits in a time of sorrow. For that we are forever grateful.

This was Mom's first visit to Hawaii. She truly appreciated the natural wonder of your island. A beautiful lady, especially blessed in this world. She will be forever missed.

Mahalo and Aloha to our Honolulu friends,
The Family of the late Emily Saucier

The Visitor Aloha Society of Hawai'i would like to thank the family and friends of the late Edward Joseph Beaver for their monetary donations. These donations help provide assistance to other visitors and are in loving memory of Edward Joseph Beaver.

The following Obituary appeared in the RecordNet.com website on September 8, 2005:

The RecordNet.com

Edward Joseph Beaver
April 13, 1924 - August 21, 2005

Edward Joseph Beaver, age 81 of Honolulu, Hawaii, passed away on Sunday, August 21, 2005. He was born in Milwaukee, Wisconsin on April 13, 1924. He suddenly died while vacationing in Honolulu, Hawaii. Ed was raised on a farm in St. Bonifacius, Minnesota. He graduated from Mound High School, Mound, Minnesota in 1942. Married Evelyn J. Baguhn on October 23, 1946. Leaving the cold winters of Minnesota behind, he moved his family to Riverside, CA in 1950 and two years later to Corona, CA. In 1965, he relocated to Walnut Creek, CA where they lived for 10 years prior to moving to Reno, NV. In 1998, he and Evelyn relocated in Lodi, CA.

Ed had a long and wonderful career in the freight business. He worked in the business for 48 years where he made numerous friends over the years. Ed began his career with California Motor Express (CME) Los Angeles in 1957, became Sales Manager for CME/San Francisco in 1965. In 1975, he relocated to Reno, Nevada to develop the Reno/Sparks market for CME. He continued to work in the trucking business until 1989 where at age 65 he decided to make a change and work for his long time friends, the Beidleman Family at Honolulu Freight Service. He continued his work with Honolulu Freight Service in Reno and Stockton, California until his death.

Ed loved spending time with his family and friends. He always had a good story and loved to tell a few jokes. He loved working in the yard and laying brick where ever he could. He was always there to help anyone who needed a hand.

Ed attended Saint Anne's Catholic Church in Lodi. He was preceded in death by Evelyn, his wife of 57 years. Surviving are his son Jim (Sherlee) of Antioch, CA. Grandchildren, Tom, Nan, David and Jamie and 5 great-grandchildren; his son, Bob of Seal Beach, CA. Grandsons, Ed and Jeff, his son Tom (Mary) of Renton, WA. Granddaughters, Danielle and Katie and his close friend and companion, Clara Clear of Sacramento, CA.

A memorial service will be held at Lodi Funeral Home Chapel, Saturday, September 17 at 1 p.m. Inurnment will be private. Flowers may be sent to Lodi Funeral Home, 725 S. Fairmont Ave., Lodi, CA 95240. In lieu of flowers memorial contributions may be made to Visitor Aloha Society 2250 Kalakaua Ave. Suite 403-3 Honolulu, HI 96815. Arrangements are entrusted to the care of Lodi Funeral Home.