Lakewood,
Washington.
Our Story.
A heartfelt tribute to the Lakewood of yesterday, as remembered by those who lived it.
"Today's children must see Lakewood as houses, fences, streets, businesses and parking lots.
I still think of it as dirt roads, scattered homes, lots of woods and open country and quiet and privacy. No jets. Few cars. No street or high-intensity yard lights. Sometimes the familiar sight of Jackson's team of horses pulling a steel-tire wagon.
Lakewood was a picnic on the prairie or at the sand spit or a quest for wild strawberries, blackberries, huckleberries, salal and Indian plums. A kid's territory was as far as he or she dared roam.
Let me share with you my memories of the Lakes district, some written observations of my father, a few historical details, some accounts of people who came here a long time ago and photographs of how things used to be."
The Authors.
This is our family. A branch of the family tree.
We give thanks to those who came before and made this project possible.
About Emily
Emily Happy is a Puget Sound native with deep roots in the community. For more than 20 years she has dedicated her career to service, leading projects to support people living in poverty, youth, seniors, refugees and immigrants,
drug-affected communities, higher education, regional tourism, gardens, trails, individuals experiencing homelessness, and many more.
As a fundraising consultant and nonprofit strategist for the past decade, Emily helps organizations thrive and build capacity for their world-changing work. She serves as a board member for Friends of the Children - Tacoma and Charles Wright Academy.
Emily is most proud of her roles as mom and wife, daughter and sister.
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