Marjorie Kaeo Powell 88, passed away May 21, 2018 in Bainbridge Isle, Washington. She was born December 14, 1929 in Lihue, Kaua'i. Marjorie came from a family of musicians, she learn to dance the hula when she was three years old and play the ukulele. She began singing with Lena Machado, actually Lena was like her mentor along with Genoa Keawe. She had a beautiful voice throughout her life. She was always singing her Hawaiian music. Her first job when she left Kaua'i was at the Honolulu Advertiser as a clerk typist. She began raising a family with six children and worked at The Waikikian Hotel as a switchboard operator, from there she worked at Magoon Estates as a secretary. Her last place of employment was at the Pagoda Restaurant where she was a hostess and later became a manager when she retired at age 70. Marjorie was known and well liked by her customers, where ever she went she always ran into someone who knew her from the restaurant.
Our mother was always so generous with everything she had and always made sure her children were first, even till the end. She never once forgot to say "I love you " to all her children, whether they lived here or on the mainland. Our mom always taught us the true value of life. She will be dearly missed and never forgotten. We love you mom and thank you for being our mom.
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