64-year-old Kilani Bakery, a steadfast island favorite
WAHIAWA, Hawaii — When Walter and Beatrice Takara opened Kilani Bakery in the small town of Wahiawa on Aug. 16, 1959, little did they know how much a part of the community the tiny establishment would become.
Beatrice was the daughter of 9th Avenue Bakery owner Chosei Zukeran. Walter Takara was employed as the baker. Beatrice was 32 and Walter, 31.
As their son, Sidney Takara, and his wife, Dawn, shares, Beatrice was on the social side of the business. “She was always outside talking with the customers,” said Sidney. “She was very interactive,” echoed Dawn.
