John ‘Jack’ Hardaway Connolly: Aug. 1, 1928 – July 10, 2023

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…