Fusako Petrus had her morning ritual.
Every day around 6 a.m., the 86-year-old Japanese immigrant would walk the track with friends at Highlands High School in Sacramento County, California. It was a good way, she said, to stay in shape and still indulge in her favorite Japanese rice crackers.
Growing up in Japan in the ’30s, “She hadn’t had snacks before, and that was something she appreciated and loved,” says Twyla Rowe, whose mother was Petrus’ best friend. “Things were tough for her before and after .”
Friend Vicki Butler says much the same: “She experienced times in her childhood where she was hungry.
Every day around 6 a.m., the 86-year-old Japanese immigrant would walk the track with friends at Highlands High School in Sacramento County, California. It was a good way, she said, to stay in shape and still indulge in her favorite Japanese rice crackers.
Growing up in Japan in the ’30s, “She hadn’t had snacks before, and that was something she appreciated and loved,” says Twyla Rowe, whose mother was Petrus’ best friend. “Things were tough for her before and after .”
Friend Vicki Butler says much the same: “She experienced times in her childhood where she was hungry.
- 5/2/2017
- by Christine Pelisek
- PEOPLE.com
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