Aloha `Oe, Auntie Nona

Our beloved kupuna, Winona Kapuailohia Desha Beamer, fondly known as Auntie Nona, passed away quietly in her sleep the night of April 10th at home in Lahaina, Hawaii.

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Brief Biographical Summary:

Nona Beamer was born in Honolulu but spent much of her childhood on the island of Hawai`i, with her parents in Näpo`opo`o and her grandmother, Helen Desha Beamer, in Hilo. Before she was three, she began her studies with her "Sweetheart Grandma," whom she considers her primary cultural influence. Nona's career includes almost 40-years of teaching at Kamehameha Schools, countless workshops throughout Hawai`i and the world, numerous publications, and 70-plus years of performing. She has dedicated her life to the education of Hawaiians and those who have a desire to learn about Hawaiian culture and hula.

http://www.alohamusiccamp.com/auntie_nona.html


In her own very humble, gracious and truly remarkable way, Auntie Nona was not only a pioneer, ali`i, musician and humanitarian, she truly is the embodiment of aloha.



Praying for the spirit of Auntie Nona Beamer.

Sending love and Aloha,

yoko

What a remarkable Lady! I bow to her soaring spirit. I admire her life work! An exceptional woman, really.
May she continue to be the Hawaiian Auntie Nona wherever she is now and bring joy.
Thank you for sharing this news, allowing us to find pleasure in remembering her.

I feel like sensing her invitation to BE MUSIC.

Love,
Margherita

Sending prayers.
May the spirit of Nona Beamer have a peaceful transition.

She is now singing and playing music with the angels.

Her teachings will always be remembered by the Hawaiians.

Aloha Auntie Nona.
Rest in peace.

Love,
Vicky

Sending prayers for Auntie Nona Beamer.

May she look down on the Hawaiian Islands and feel proud of the wonderful contributions she has made throughout her lifetime.

Love,
Sue

Sending prayers to the late Nona Beamer,
and to everyone who loved her.

Sincerely,
Gisele

Thank you Teo, yoko, Margherita, Vicky, Sue and Gisele for your beautiful words and images.

Love, Inda
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Nona Beamer will forever have kindly and gently influenced the inhabitants of the beautiful Islands of Hawaii.

Aloha is found in silence,
lived in peace,
and passed on in love.

Traditional Hawaiian



Aloha exists beyond motives,
desires or opinions. It is sustained
by love, fortified by compassion,
and it expands in power and beauty
as we give it away to all who come into our lives

Traditional Hawaiian

She was a kindred spirit for loving that four stringed instrument beloved by all Hawaiians and Blue Angels from Prussia.

I enjoy mine a lot. Not all angels carry harps.
My dog has fleas.

A great spirit has taken her place among the stars.

Thank you yogionefromobie.

Nona Beamer has taken her place among the stars.

Love, Inda





Like seeds on the wind, let your
love find a home in every soul you meet.

Hawaiian Traditional