John ‘Jack’ Hardaway Connolly was born in Olympia, Wash. He graduated high school from St. Martin’s. He also attended St. Martin’s University and Washington State University.
Jack was a veteran of the Korean War, serving in the 562nd Medical Ambulance Company.
Among his many endeavors, he co-owned Shelton Meatpacking Company, was a founder of Romac Industries, and farmed coffee in Guatemala. He was an avid storyteller, an inspired builder of houses and gardens, and…



