The Uyeyama Family

Our family was displaced during the Second World War and eventually settled in Forest Grove, in 1946, with the assistance of Arch and Priscilla White who rented the land to us for our home. This early meeting and friendship was maintained over the years as I (Hiroko) spent so much time with Robert. My memories are of seemingly "endless" summer vacations clearing property at Buck-Horn Point on Ruth Lake while staying in Manley Roman's cabin across the Lake, days riding "Molly" or following Bob Parkin about as he tended the animals, raiding the Lodge garden with Arch, Priscilla reading aloud Richard Kipling - Jungle Stories on the veranda of the Lodge, and eating brown sugar sandwiches for an afternoon treat from the Lodge cook. One rather poignant memory comes to mind of Robert and me sorting through the remains of the store fire. We searched for intact cans to concoct "King George's Goulash" - Robert's grandiose label for a messy stew.

We are all keenly aware of our friendship and contact over the years with the White family and treasure many wonderful memories. Our parents often recalled, with much appreciation, your help in settling in the Cariboo Area after the war, and later still in relocating to Deroche where they spent so many happy and busy years with their general store. After retiring in Mission City, our parents spent most of their time visiting with all of us girls and their numerous grandchildren. Together they managed trips to California, Hawaii, and one to Japan before poor health dictated a much slower pace of life.

Asako Conway

Hiroko Ainsworth

Eiko Ainsworth

Betty Teichgrab

Sharon Symons

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Left to right: Shene Yada, Genwo Yada, Asako Uyeyama, Robert White, Hiroko Uyeyama

Left to right: Robert White, Eiko Uyeyama, Asako Uyeyama, Betty Uyeyama (front), Hiroko Uyeyama

Robert White and Hiroko Uyeyama ca. 1947