BAC Members from East to West Get Out the Vote

Editor’s Note: Mel Hoover, Sr., a retired contractor and 40-year member of Local 1 Washington, began his career later than most, in his mid-thirties. It wasn’t long after learning his trade in the residential field that Hoover realized his talent for building fireplaces. Fireplaces became his specialty and the element of his craft he enjoyed most until his retirement.

Hoover, who will be 95 next year, is still lively and strong, which he attributes to a life filled with hard work, good diet and – most importantly – enjoyment of the world around him.

Attn: Editor/Publisher

Local 1 Washington Mel Hoover, Sr.

I’m a Local 1 Washington Member (Seattle, WA) BAC Union. I’ve been a member about 42 years and laid cement, blocks, stone and brick for about 52 years before I retired.

I’m going on 95 years young. I keep moving, walking, short hikes, play cards, do puzzles, attempting to keep the mind and body active. Lost my wife Rosie; going on four years. We were married 69 years and I still love her, miss her. She was Italian therefore we ate pasta, salads, prescribed with lots of garlic to keep the blood pressure and cholesterol low. Along with spices, onions, basil, oregano, etc. It’s about a recipe of staying healthy.

As for being a mason contractor in Tacoma, WA, it was a real great career. You see, I can still lift a brick or two with a trowel in the other hand!

I do reside now with my son Mel, Jr. and his wife Mary, who now prepare the meals, which still prescribe the spices and garlic daily in our meals. Diet, health, is a big factor to stay healthy. Work hard, retire young, and enjoy your life!!

Sincerely,
Mel Hoover, Sr.
Member of Local 1 WA