Sharon
I was so sorry to learn of Gerry's passing--from my friend Sally in Honolulu, who saw her obituary. Gerry was our suite-mate at the University of Hawaii (Frear Hall) during the summer of 1971. Sally, Loren, Bonnie, and I spent many fun hours with Gerry--and I have such treasured memories and photos of those days. She was one of those people with whom I instantly connected. I'll never forget her smile and charming personality--and our long chats. We corresponded for some time after that fun six-week summer--and then lost track of each other, sad to say (no doubt since I moved several times during those following years). I've never forgotten Gerry. After a teaching career I became a travel writer and was just in Maui in June on a press trip--and thought of her. I'm so sorry now that after all these years I didn't try to re-connect. She was one of those special people who came into my life--however long ago and however briefly--and who I never forgot. God bless you, Gerry.
Sharon Whitley Larsen
San Diego