Sun Kow Say

Born and raised in Hanalei, Kauai, the 7th child and 4th son of the 10 children of Mun Dock and Kim Choy Say. Shorty was a very family oriented man who enjoyed the outdoors and nature. An avid ocean lover. He had a heart of gold for his family and friends; a loyal individual that one could always count on for anything.

He worked for the U.S. Federal Government in various areas with the last being a Purchasing Agent for the U.S. Marines. He was a member the Aloha Temple Shriners Motor Corp. at the height of their existence. They participated in parades all over the country and their close knit group was a family that got together every weekend.

He spent a great amount of time prior to his senior citizen years, spear diving (snorkeling mornings and night) and could free dive into the deep depths of the ocean, for hours at a time. He spent a great amount of time making crab traps to send to his brother in Hanalei to catch Samoan crab in the Hanalei River. He also worked at mending fishing nets and a lot of yard work.

During his early years when his children were young, he was a member of the Wahiawa Jaycee’s (when they held carnivals) and also a member of the Wahiawa Fishing Club.

A visitation will be held on Monday, September 20, 2021 at 9:00 am at Borthwick Mortuary Maunakea/Vineyard Chapel, 1330 Maunakea Street Honolulu, HI 96817. Funeral service will follow at 12:00 pm. Inurnment to proceed at 1:00 pm at Hawaii State Veterans Cemetery, 45-349 Kamehameha Highway Kaneohe, HI 96744.

Shorty is survived by his loving children: Lucy E.K. Olmos (Rob), Anthony E.K.B.T. Say, Wendell W.K.B.J. Say (Lili-Ann), GloryAnn L. Say Kama (Ed), and AnnJoy M. Say Cieslak (Michael); two sisters, Violet Ho and Amy Say; 15 grandchildren and 26 great grandchildren.

Fond memories and expressions of sympathy may be shared at www.BorthwickOahu.com for the SAY family.

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