~Homage to Barbara~
What a magnificent voyage you've had.  Born in Hawai'i nei, yet nestled in your adopted home in the 'city by the Bay,' San Francisco.  Crossing continents to Nigeria and finding your way back to your home, criss-crossing the blue Pacific to take a respite in Hawai'i Nei; traveling on to the southwest, to its people and pueblos; then, north to Alaska to snow-capped peaks

~continued~ and azure fjords; always finding your way back to the Bay.  Settled in east-Bay and always on the move, with your unexpected final departure on that bright Saturday morning before venturing out for the day. Always seeking the best of both worlds, your spirit found its way home.
                                                    Aloha, dear U'ilani.~

Barbara,
Your smile (in the above photo)
tells a lot about you---such joy! You are missed and much loved by your sister and family.  
Om mani padme hom....

I’m Free
Don’t grieve for me for now I’m free,
I’m following the path God laid for me.
I took his hand when I heard him call,
I turned my back and left it all.
I could not stay another day
To laugh, to love, to work or play.
Tasks left undone will stay that way,
I found that peace at close of day.
If my parting has left a void
Then fill it with remembered joy
A friendship shared, a laugh a

Thus shall ye think of all this fleeting world:
A star at dawn, a bubble in a stream;
A flash of lightning in a summer cloud,
A flickering lamp, a phantom, and a dream.
  
~Diamond Sutra, 'Fleeting World'

Little did we know that morning, God was to call your name.
In Life we loved you dearly, in Death we will do the same.
It broke our hearts to lose you, You did not go alone, for part of us went with you, the day God called you home. Love, Your friend Pat

It is with sincere regret that we note the passing of the following graduates.
A hui hou friends.

1958 – Barbara U‘ilani Bailey Wilson Jefimoff
Barbara U‘ilani Bailey Wilson Jefimoff of Oakland, Calif., died on Sept. 12, 2015. Born in Honolulu, she was a retired Comptroller at Jefferson & Associates

Musical #homage in celebration of Barbara U'ilani ~ 'Stories' tab ~ several of her favorite artists:  Brothers Cazimero; Maunalua; Hapa; Izzy Kamakawiwo'ole; and, Hui Ohana.

~Mana and Love at Thanksgiving & Christmas, U'ilani

Mele Kalikimaka a me Hauoli Makahiki Hou (Merry Christmas & Happy New Year) from Barbara U'ilani's family to all of you, along with a mele (song) from Izzy K. at: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=R0xoMhCT-7A

~Aloha and all the best in 2016!

Loving #homage to celebrate Barbara U'ilani, beautiful part-Hawaiian woman, with a song of farewell.  "Aloha O'e" was written by Her Majesty Lili'uokalani, Queen of Hawaii, and dedicated to her people upon abdication of her throne.  Sung by Amy Hanaiali`i.
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=4wP-4ZV8sv0

In honor of my Aunt Barbara, I wish her a happy birthday this February 9. I miss her very much and continue to celebrate her and her life!

Happy birthday Barbara and rest in peace we will meet again over the Rainbow your friend for ever! Pat

I wrote this story about Barbara when we worked together long ago:
TURKEY TROT
I love reminders of crazy days long past.  I am thinking this while gazing at a yellowed sales receipt from San Francisco's Marina Pet Shop. It's dated November 25, 1975. It shows a deposit of $18.95 made for "rental of one turkey."
I was working for a consulting firm in the financial district at the time, a start-up before that term was coined. One gutsy businessman rented space in a high rise building on Montgomery Street, spent a fortune on furnishings, and hired a close friend to assist him. Then he hired me to do everything else. I answered phones, made copies, kept financial records, typed proposals, dealt with contractors, and picked up the boss's dry cleaning.
If I ever get lung disease, I will blame it on the day I sprayed gold paint on the letters for the beautiful wood door at the entrance without wearing a protective mask. I was there for a year and a half until I got fired for not doing a good enough job of evading the banker--cash flow was a problem. By that time, I was eager to get back into teaching, where I could be the boss of my classroom, instead of having some guy with an inflated impression of his own worth ordering me around. I wanted my freedom.
But I stray from the turkey. The assistant, Barbara, was a textile artist who made beautiful weavings. We worked well together, grumbled about the boss together, and were always looking for ways to brighten our days. As Thanksgiving approached, we mused about how we could make this holiday season fun. We would of course be off on Thursday and Friday, but we wanted to pull some kind of prank on the boss before going off to eat turkey. So we wondered if we could bring a turkey to work.
One of us made some calls and we learned that the Marina shop had a turkey we could have for a day. That Tuesday, we went to the shop--Barbara must have had a pick-up truck or van, because the cage was at least three feet long and two feet high--and we brought the turkey back to the financial district. I can still remember the stares and laughs we got as we carried the cage down Montgomery Street, into our building and up the elevator to our floor. People actually asked if we were planning to eat him.
We deposited the cage in the open area of the office and waited for the boss to notice. He was of course dumbfounded, laughed and then asked how long it was going to be there and who was going to clean up the mess. It hadn't occurred to us that the turkey was not potty trained. We put some newspapers under the cage and enjoyed having the bird around for the rest of the day. There was some clucking and as much prancing as he could do in his small space, but the bird was pretty calm. I don't recall that we let him out of his cage--how would we have enticed him back inside? Unlike your garden variety wild turkey, this fellow was plump and round and didn't smell bad at all. We  returned him to the pet shop before going home.
I thought about that live bird when I sat down to Thanksgiving dinner that year. And I think of him every time I remember my days on Montgomery Street. I was able to break out of the cage that office had become for me. I went back to teaching and a long and fulfilling career in education. I hope the turkey eventually went to some nice farm where he could live out his days pecking at corn and fulfilling his turkey dreams.

My homage to my sisters, Barbara and Thomasine, whose lives intersected with mine.  In remembrance of them, I dedicate "Ka'ena" by the Brothers Cazimero, this 4th of July, 2016, to U'ilani and Ku'uleimomi.  Link at:  https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=36Wf9yDTeJw  There is no intent to infringe upon the copyright of this lovely mele.

Happy Birthday Barbara, Its been a year already, seems like yesterday, I will always remember your smile and your gift to humanity, gone but not forgotten " Rest In Peace" until we meet again, Love Pat

Happy Birthday, U'ilani, Hau'oli la Hanau and your journey home in 2016 to rest  with 'ohana at I'ao Valley.  Aloha no, Ululani  

~On this Mother's Day, 2017, a dedication to my sister, Barbara U'ilani, who was an integral part of my life and that of my children and grandson.  For she was one of the "Mom's who helped them bloom."~
Aloha & Love~ Noel Ululani

Remembering Barbara U'ilani this morning, with one of her favorite mele's "Twinkle, Twinkle Little Star" by none other than Izzy Kamakawiwo'ole https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Q3jdbzMkfKw
Me ke Aloha, dear sister..  Always with great love, 'Noelie'

Remembering you tonight, dear Barbara U'ilani, on the eve of what would be your birthday, with one of your favorites, Peabo Bryson and his wonderful rendition of "Don't Make Me Cry." Me ke Aloha, Pumehana, know you are missed. Happy Birthday, Sister! With so much Aloha, and Love....https://youtu.be/XDBJB8xszdU

Happy Birthday Barbara, I will always remember your Smile, Until we meet again
Rest In Peace,  Your Friend Patricia Frazier

Remembering Barbara U'ilani this morning, with one of my favorite mele's, "U'ilani" by Hui Ohana.  https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=t82uOjg_QJI  My homage to you, dear sister, gone but never forgotten.  Me ke Aloha, Pumehana, Noel

Remembering you today, on the day of your birth, dear Barbara U'ilani.  You are loved today, as much as you were yesterday.  Though born in the year of the Dragon, I celebrate you, during this Lunar New Year, the 'Year of the Boar' and the fifteen days of celebration.  With great love and blessings, "Gong Xi Fa Cai." ~Noel

Aunt Barbara,
We're celebrating your birthday and your life today and always! So many fond and loving memories my dear Auntie!! Love always, Your Nephew, Jon

~Pule ola lo'ihi~
Life is yours ke Akua
Look upon us your children
Grant us life until we walk with a cane
Until our eyes are blurred
Until our skin is like dried hala leaves
Until we reach old age
Then take us back into the presence
of Wakea.

A precious one from us, has gone
A voice we loved is still
A place is vacant in our hearts
That only God can fill
Rest In Peace Barbara

On the day of your birth dear Barbara, you are forever cradled in the arms of Daddy and Mama.
Hau'oli la Hanau, U'ilani. Always with love.

Aunt Barbara,

Fond memories of your love and generosity will always live on, and will always be missed!
Love always,
Jon

Dear Barbara ~ Today, there is no better way than to play this mele, U'ilani, for you, Love ~ Noel
https://video.search.yahoo.com/search/video?fr=jnazafzv&ei=UTF-8&p=uilani+kuulei+song&type=E111US1289G0#id=1&vid=3f83bef12f41cc4d3779c5de1282cab4&action=click

Thinking of you Barbara,
God saw you getting tired, so he  put his arms around you and whispered come to me
until we meet again Rest In Peace

Happy Birthday and loving memories to my Aunt Barbara!

Barbara~ I have been 'reassured of the truth ...that a woman does not die while her name continues to be said by others.'  You, dear U'ilani, have earned yourself a long life.  Happy 82nd Birthday.   Me ke Aloha, Pumehana, Noel

Ululani's homage to Barbara U'ilani~ in remembrance of you, my dear sister, these words represent the life you have lived:  "Begin at once to live and count each day as a separate life ...  #mindfulness ... #wisdom .~Seneca   With great love, noel

Loving memories of you today, dear Barbara U'lani.  Hau'oli la Hanau!  Always with love, ~Noel

Celebrating your life today dear sister, Barbara U'ilani. Always with love, Noel Ululani

I thought of you today.  but that was nothing new. I thought about you yesterday, and days before that too, I Thought about you in silence, and often speak your name, i love the memories, but it's just not the same.
RIP Barbara

Happy Birthday, Barbara~ Dedicating your favorite mele by your favorite artist,  Israel "IZ" Kamakawiwo?ole - "Wonderful World,"  Hau'oli la Hanau.  Me ke Aloha, Pumehanai. ~Noelie

Dear Barbara U'ilani ~ Celebrated you and your life on September 12th~ Me ke Aloha, Pumenaha~ noelie

Dear U'ilani, Remembering you and celebrating your life today, tomorrow, and always.
- Me ke Aloha, pumehana. Ululani

Celebrating fond memories of love and happiness you brought to our lives!

Happy Birthday, dear Barbara! Hau'oli la Hanau, dear U'ilani.  Me ke Aloha, Pumehana ~noel ululani

Happy HEAVENLY Birthday Barbara
Continue to be a guardian Angel to us all, and lead and guide us in the right direction.
until we meet again.
Your friend, Patricia Frazier

~Homage to Barbara U'ilani~
Always seeking the best of both worlds, your spirit found its way home. as 'ohana and friends spread your ashes in the waters off San Francisco Bay, Wailuku's I'ao Valley, Alaska's Resurrection Bay and Cook Inlet, and finally, joined with Ku'uleimomi, in Hawaiian waters at Hilo Bay.
  Aloha, dear U'ilani

Barbara your work is complete, your Legacy continues, continue to spread your wings and protect us. Rest peacefully we will see you again.
your Friend Patricia Frazier