Davis Family
2024
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www.williamjosephdavis.com

Contact Info for Willy and Deanna:
Mailing Address and Residence:
5227 Iroquois Avenue
Ewa Beach, HI  96706

Willy's Cell:  805.801.8334
Deanna's Cell:  805.801.1834		 Our Emails:
willy@williamjosephdavis.com
deanna@williamjosephdavis.com

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Willy Retired

Willy retired in May! Hopefully this one lasts. There was a celebratory event at Willy and Deanna’s home with food, a band (Chain Reaction) and 125 guests! The event lasted about 12 hours, from the time the sunrise surfers arrived until evening when the last visitors left. About half the guests were Willy’s co-workers, and half were from the community. Dave and Brenda Gleason came to witness it, and the big surprise was Kirk’s attendance. Deanna woke Willy up from napping, and said there was someone here that wanted to train Jiu-Jitsu. Kirk was wearing a hat and sunglasses, so when Willy came around the corner to greet him, he did not recognize him and introduced himself. Kirk explained that it was not necessary to introduce himself to his son!

Retirement Event Group PictureRetirement EventRetirement EventWilly Davis & KC KearnsKim, Zoey, Keahi, Cammie, PaulRetirement EventStephanie, Peggy, Jody, George, Dave, BridgetGuests around the fire pitWilly gives a few wordsBrenda, Jason, Willy, Heidi, DanMarissa & Willy with "Chain Reaction"Marissa, Emily, MichelleSetting up a beach gameSome GuestsTyler, Kirk, MaddieTerry, Calvin, LornaWilly introducing himself to his Son (surprise visit)


Greece and Türkiye

Willy and Deanna went on a wonderful September cruise to the Greek Islands and Türkiye. Dave and Brenda Gleason joined them. They all flew in and out of Athens, where they started and ended their voyage. Before departing, Willy and Deanna stayed a couple days in Athens. Their hotels were within walking distance from the Acropolis. They visited the Greek islands of Santorini, Mykonos and Crete, and in Türkiye, they stopped at Istanbul and Bodrum.  They explored the Bodrum Castle, and visited the Egyptian Spice market in Istanbul. It was interesting to see brilliantly engineered architecture, some of which remains standing after thousands of years. Prices were low and the food was excellent. The local people were friendly and took great pride in the quality of any work they did. The Costa cruise ship passengers were mostly European, and Willy used a translation app to effectively communicate in 14 languages! Willy had the most fun he has had in years when they visited Santorini. There were three choices to get to the town up a vertical 500 feet from the dock. Cable car, walking or donkey were the choices. Well, the no-brainer choice was to take a donkey! The 10€ donkey ride was exciting and hilarious. The donkeys climbed a steep slippery cobblestone series of switchbacks. Donkeys would jockey their way up through people and other donkeys going up and down. Deanna and Willy laughed the whole way up. Parts of the ride seemed precarious when the donkey was next to the wall. The rider's feet were above the wall, and the wall was at the edge of a cliff!

Acropolis from our HotelAcropolis from our HotelParthenonAcropolisMonastiraki Square in AthensOdeion of Herodes AtticusTemple of Ares in AthensTemple of Ares in AthensPillar from Temple of the Olympian in AthensSwitchbacks up to Santorini from DockDonkey ad for getting to the top of SantoriniWilly on donkey in SantoriniWilly on donkey in SantoriniShip from SantoriniSantorini HousingHouses in SantoriniA shop in SantoriniChurch in SantoriniOn the Tram in Santorini returning to the dockMykonos by the WaterChurch in MykonosShopping in MykonosA Church in MykonosWindmills in MykonosWindmill in MykonosKnossos Palace in CreteHarbor in BodrumBodrumOur Costa Cruise ship in BodrumWilly and Dave swimming in the Med in BodrumWilly, Deanna, Brenda, & Dave in Bodrum TürkiyeDesserts in Bodrum, TürkiyeEgyptian Spice Market in IstanbulMykonos HarborOur ship at MykonosBlue Mosque in IstanbulBlue Mosque in IstanbulBlue Mosque in IstanbulHagia Sophia Mosque in IstanbulFruit Stand in IstanbulDessert shop in IstanbulTea and Spice shop in IstanbulSpice store in Egyptian Spice Market in IstanbulHarbor view from Bodrum CastleBodrum ShoppingCarpet store in BodrumBasilica Sistern in Istanbul


Friends that Visited

Willy & Deanna love to play tour guide on Oahu.  Haruka and her husband Hiro, and son Yoshi, stayed with us. Haruka was one of our exchange students that visited us in California. We had not seen her in about 20 years. Jesse and J Martin came and stayed at Dorothy’s place while she was away. Jesse came with his wife Kim and 3 kids, and J brought his girlfriend Michelle. Sam and Michelle Miller visited us. Willy went to high school with Michelle. Jon and Maria Helm came for about a week. Jon and Willy worked at the Nuclear Plant in California for decades. Pat and Heather came for a short visit. Heather was a California Jiu-Jitsu Student. The Gleasons came and stayed with us a few days. Willy and Dorothy golfed with neighbor Keith and Hannah’s dad, Jay.  Kim, Kalani, and Sheldon stopped by to say hi!

Haruka, Hiro, and YoshiHaruka in the KitchenYoshi, Hiro, and Haruka at Sandy BeachSeal at Kaka'akoUSS Bowfin at Pearl HarborDeanna with the Martin FamilyThe Martins return from an Outrigger rideJessie, J and JulieanneJesse Marting in front of our placeJulieanne, Kim, J, and Lucas at our beachSam and MichelleWilly & Dave in front of the HouseMaria at the Kaneohe SandbarPat with his dad and HeatherWilly & Dave in front of the HouseView from Maili point pill boxKeith, Dorothy, Jay, & Willy at KlipperWilly & Dorothy at KlipperKim, Willy, Kalani, and Sheldon


Family Gatherings

Deanna and Willy went to Texas for Sophia’s Quinceanera! What a wonderful cultural event it was with a strong message of encouragement and support. Chad and Kirk’s families were there. Both of Willy’s brothers and his mom were there and much of the family was hosted by Garry and Sheri. Adam, Austin, Logan, and of course Luke and Ivette's extended families and many friends attended. Austin and Melanie came out early in the year.  Deanna and Willy visited their oldest son Chad and Jamie in Georgia a couple of times and Deanna went to Kirk and Melanie's in Colorado. Rich came to visit Dorothy and Deanna and Dorothy went to Alabama to see Larry and Dorica. Garry and Sheri came a couple times and stayed with Dorothy. It was a treat when Willy’s Aunt Kathy, and cousins Julie and Paul visited Hawaii. Julie also brought her son and daughter, Shawn and Shayla. Willy, Deanna and Dorothy enjoyed sharing time and the island with them. Willy had not seen any of them in over a decade. Willy and Dorothy also enjoyed a trip to the Big Island for part of a day to meet his late cousin Rudy's son Chris and his family, including his mom Tony.  Sean and Danielle and family visited for us for a week. Luke and Ivette brought their family for Thanksgiving week. Kirk’s family came to visit, and Hudson caught a wave and stood up on it by himself.

Larry, Sophia, Luke and DorisDorothy and Chad at Sophia's QuinceaneraDorothy with a bunch of her grandkidsLarry, Willy, Dorothy & GarryWilly and Deanna's familyFamily at Sophia's QuinceaneraFamily at Sophia's QuinceaneraSome of Garry's boys and their kidsFamily in Garry's poolHudson, Kason & DeclanZeya and BrooklynAdam's CybertruckHudson and Declan at the QuinceaneraDavis family at Fort Worth Water GardenKason & DeclanDeanna with Chad's family at a waterparkKason and Declan fishing at a park in GeorgiaDeclan caught a turtleZeyaJamie & ZeyaKirk's FamilyHudson & Brooklyn at Centennial ParkRich and Dorothy at the pool at the kroc centerSheri on the beach at our houseSheri & Deanna on Hickam's Dog BeachWilly, Shayla, Julie, Dorothy, Kathy, Paul & ShawnJulie, Paul, Kathy, Shawn, Shayla at the MissouriPaul Sgontz surfingChris Sgontz's family on the big island with DorothyThe Baker FamilyBaker family at Halona CoveBaker family overlooking MakapuuThanksgiving with Luke's family at Dorothy'sLeah & IvetteKirk and Willy paddled to the Kaneohe SandbarBrooklyn at the BeachHudson on the boat looking at Chinaman's HatMelanie and BrooklynKirk's family at White Plains BeachKirk's family on the boat at the Kaneohe SandbarHudson, Melanie, & Brooklyn at the SandbarKirk and Hudson on the rock at WaimeaKirk tossing Brooklyn at the Kapilina poolMelanie and Kirk at the Kaneohe SandbarHudson catches his first wave without assistance


Surf-Jitsu

Surf-Jitsu continued this year, almost every Saturday morning. As of New Years Day Willy will be on day 1,185 of his days surfing. Congratulations to Cammie and Brenden for their promotion to Blue Belt by Willy. Kirk started training again and competed this year in Las Vegas worlds. Willy, Deanna, Jeff and Jane attended. Willy saw lots of old friends there, including Chris and Mallory. Kirk and Hudson competed in Nashville. Chad also started training again and Declan competed in Georgia. Kirk was awarded a surprise promotion to Brown Belt by the school he attends in Colorado, and his son Hudson was promoted to a Gray belt (that's a kid's only rank).  Willy and Deanna met Christopher Lord who manages a very nice restaurant at the Kahala, the Arancino. Willy trained with Chris when he lived in California. Melanie made a logo and T-shirts for Willys school.

Group Picture on Promotion DayCammie gets a Blue Belt from WillyCammie gets a Blue Belt from WillyTyler, Logan, Maddie, Jared, Alec, WillyAlec working with Tyler on the mats under treesBeachfront TrainingBrenden, Alec, Cammie, Jack, Willy, MariahLas Vegas from the WheelTournment of Kings show at ExcaliburThe Sphere from the wheelKirk's Family with Willy & Deanna near Las VegasKirk wins a match in Las Vegas WorldsKirk wins a match in Las Vegas WorldsKirk's professor Trey with Willy at WorldsWilly with Chris and Mallory LovatoHudson Medals in Tennessee tournementKirk takes Gold in TennesseeKirk and Hudson with their new BeltsDeclan medals at a NAGA tournamentChris, Willy, and Deanna at the Arancino at the KahalaLogo that Melanie made for Willy for Shirts & Car


Boating & Fishing

When Jon Helm came to visit, Willy hooked a Marlin for the first time. It jumped out of the water a couple times, but shook off the lure and got away. The boat still lives in the carport as the Marina has not re-opened. The Kaneohe Bay Sandbar has become a fun day trip destination for relaxing and beautiful mountain views with family and friends. When Willy took Luke’s family to the Sandbar they all saw Manta Rays feeding. Deanna saw dolphins and whales from our boat for the first time off the Waianae shore.  The Dolphins seem to like getting close to the boat. Turtles are everywhere. Some of visitors caught Bonefish from the neighborhood beach. Willy made 4 lures, none of which has caught a fish. Willy built a PVC pole holder for close to $50 in lieu of a $12,000.00 Marlin fighting chair.

Willy & Jon, when Willy lost a MarlinWilly's boat at Ko'Olina rampGarry and Sheri on the boatMaggie with the turtleDolphins bow riding us with Maggie and CammieMaggie caught a Trigger FishDolphins just outside Waianae HarborGift fish for towing someone's boat to the rampRoderick with a fishSean with a Trigger FishView near Kaena Pt from boatAva and Mariah behind Willy's boatMariah and Ava at the Kaneohe SandbarManta in Kaneohe BayChinaman's HatView from Kaneohe SandbarEmily and Rashi on the boatSam's first Bonefish (O'io) on our beachLuke down the beach with a Bonefish (O'io)Luke fishing down the beachSnapper caught near Sandy BeachSean and Roderick fishing down the beachSean and a Bonefish (O'io)Willy's homemade luresWilly's budget Marlin Fighting Chair


Sights at Home

 Submarines, Ships, Animals and Plants and Sunrises seen from home.

Submarine entering Pearl HarborAircraft Carrier Carl Vinson in front of our homeAircraft Carrier Carl Vinson in front of our homeNeighborhood Missile Defense SystemKamaha'o Outrigger Canoe ClubMonk Seal on our beachParrot on our feederBananas in our yartBlue Parrot on our feederParrot on our feederParrot on our feederKirk the Banana HunterWilly the Banana HunterHow Bananas startDragon Fruit FlowerSunrise from homeSunrise from home


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