Mission
Preservation Foundation
Member, Lula Halfacre
Lula Halfacre is owner of Traditional Jewelers
in Fashion Island, Newport Beach.
Lula and husband Marion, who died in 2007, opened
their first jewelry store in Jackson, Mississippi. In 1979, they
moved to California and opened another jewelry store in Newport
Beach. In 1991, they moved to their present location in Fashion
Island (visit www.traditionaljewelers.com).
Traditional Jewelers is noted for their branded jewelry and watches,
and, as Lula noted, "for our service, quality and integrity."
Lula is an enthusiastic supporter of the Mission.
She explained, "The Mission is a rich part of California's history.
I'm pleased to join in efforts to preserve the old Mission, and
to share its story with others."
Lula is a resident of Newport Beach. She has
one adult son, Erik, who works in her business. Lula is a board
member of the Marconi for Kids Foundation, a member of the Board
of Governors of Chapman University, and is active in Newport Beach
business groups.
Mozelle Sukut, a volunteer with the Mission's
Artifacts Council, commented, "Lula is a talented and respected
business person in the Orange County community. She is also generous
in her support of many non-profit organizations, and has a special
place in her heart for the historic Mission. I'm pleased to have
the opportunity to work with her to make the Mission an even better
place we can pass on to future generations."
