Background
Hukari, Robert William was born on July 4, 1922 in Hood River, Oregon, United States. Son of William T. and Esther (Lingren) Hukari.
Hukari, Robert William was born on July 4, 1922 in Hood River, Oregon, United States. Son of William T. and Esther (Lingren) Hukari.
Student, Oregon State College, 1942. Student, Oklahoma University, 1943. Student, North Carolina State College, 1943.
Bachelor of Science, Oregon State University, 1947.
Partner Indian Creek Orchards, Hood River, 1947-1949. Manager Hukari Brothers, 1949-1952. Partner Hukari Orchards, 1952-1958.
President Hukari Orchards Inc., from 1959. Vice president National Council Agricultural Employers, Washington, 1976-1980.
Board directors Northwest Farm Bureau Insurance Company, Salem, 1976-1984, president since 1984. Board directors (life) Western Farm Insurance Company, Denver, 1980-1987. Lieutenant United States Navy, 1942-1946, PTO. Member Hood River Grower/Shippers (president 1960-1964), Oregon Farm Bureau (vice president 1976-1983, president 1984-1988), Mount Rescue Organization, American Mount Rescue Association, Hood River Crag Rats (president 1949-1950), Elks, American Legion.
Married Helen M. Gordon, November 24, 1950. Children: Amanda, Martta, Althea, Lori.