MILDRED MCCOLGAN Obituary

MILDRED LEHUANUI LIKE MCCOLGAN Age 98, passed away on September 11th. Born September 24,1925 in Kaimuki, Honolulu, Hawaii to parents Walter Cleveland Like of Pennsylvania and Liwai Ululani Bright of Waimea, Hawaii. She spent her teen years in North Kohala as the step daughter of a lighthouse keeper. She lived at the Barber's Point, Diamond Head, Makapu'u, and North Kohala Lighthouses. Lehua, as known by many of her friends, had a full life filled with aloha, family and friendships. She loved living and spending her time swimming at Ala Moana Beach. Military Veterans and their issues were a main force in her life, serving on the Oahu Veterans Council and Society of Military Widows where she served as president and Legislative Affairs Liaison. Her full rich life was sustained by her devotion to military veterans. Her husband Arthur served in three wars and Lehua dedicated her life to the sacrifices our veterans made. She served on both the Korean and Vietnam Memorial Committees. She retired from the Federal Government after 54 years of service. She was devoted to preserving the Hawaiian culture, proudly serving as a life time member of the Ahahui Kaahumanu for over 50 years. She loved hula and mele, dancing with USO in her 20's and was often seen doing her noho hula at the age of 98. In 2013, she was awarded the highly prestigious Kalani Ali'i Award of the Aha Hip'u. She is now with her husband who preceded her whom she faithfully visited every week at the National Memorial Cemetery, Punchbowl. She is survived by her sons Henry (Christine) McColgan, Dean (Linda) McColgan, grandchildren Maile (Keith) Kilburn, Keola McColgan, David Kaina (Marissa) McColgan, Christopher Kuulei (Chelsea) McColgan, Great grandchildren, Brianne Lehuanui Kilburn, Ian Kaeo O'Kalani Kilburn, Gavin Ku'ulei Kilburn, Prince William Kaina McColgan, Kellen Ikaika McColgan, Ava Lehua Jean McColgan and Brooks Kekoa McColgan. Graveside services will be held at the National Memorial Cemetery of the Pacific, Punchbowl. Oct 17, 1:00pm. Celebration of Life, October 18, 11:00, Saint Louis Alumni Clubhouse, 916 Coolidge St.