Jack “Tihati” Thompson, a founder of Tihati Productions, will celebrate his 80th birthday this Sunday (May 18) at Waialae Country Club.
His actual birthdate is May 11, but because that date was Mother’s Day, Tihati – formal name, HC Papaliitele Jack Eli Tihati Thompson –his milestone birthday will be celebrated belatedly.
At 80, Tihatiand his wife Cha are retired from their Polynesian production they both founded and turned over the operations of their biz to their son Afatia Thompson and daughter Misty Thompson Tufono.
Grandchildren and great-grandchildren will gather, along with some close friends, to wish their Papa good tidings.
Since he retired, Tihati has been taking it nice and easy, devoting his energy and time, working toward wellness, since he’s had a few health issues. But he’s happy and well-rested, and tends to his beloved non-profit, the South SeasChristian Ministries, based in Samoa. The Ministry has been actively raising funds to provide building supplies to create schools and medical clinics and water tanks to Samoan villages in need. Thus, the birthday party also is a fundraiser for the Ministry, to help carry on the good deeds.
Happy, happy , happy, happy, happy, happy, happy, happy birthday, Jack, one happy for each decade…
And that’s Show Biz…