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Carlton resident, Setsuko, shares the story of her life in Japan during WWII

Setsuko’s Story: Life in Japan During WWII

Written by Carlton resident, Harriett Burt, fellow resident, Setsuko, shares her story of life in Japan during WWII. The oldest of five children, Setsuko Iwawaki was born in western Tokyo on February 20, 1929. In 1932 the family moved to... Read More

Carlton Pleasant Hill - Martinez Residents Celebrate 60 Years Together

Celebrating 60 Years Together: Ivan and Iris Share Their Story

Ivan and Iris Seppala celebrated their 59th anniversary in May of 2021. The same month they moved from their Clayton home of 47 years to Carlton Senior Living Pleasant Hill – Martinez. The couple had met in the early 1950s... Read More

Carlton Senior Living resident, Paul Moser, poses in front of the veteran wall in Pleasant Hill.

Paul’s Story: Part of An Invasion That Fortunately Never Happened

Paul’s Story was written by fellow Carlton Pleasant Hill – Martinez resident, Harriett Burt, and it recounts Paul’s time in the service as a young man. Paul Moser graduated from Pittsburg High School in Contra Costa County in 1942. He... Read More