Seattle photojournalist Karen Ducey | multimedia, news, editorial, and documentary photographer

PORTRAITS

Ray Hanson hugs his wife Patricia after a meeting of the Fiercely Independent Elders group Feb. 3, 2004. Ray and his wife started the group 15 years ago with two other friends. "None of us wanted to go to nursing homes," said Patricia. "It's just been fun," said Ray. Ray will be receiving a Jefferson Award for his work. (P-I Photo/Karen Ducey)
Ray Hanson hugs his wife Patricia after a meeting of the Fiercely Independent Elders group Feb. 3, 2004. Ray and his wife started the group 15 years ago with two other friends. "None of us wanted to go to nursing homes," said Patricia. "It's just been fun," said Ray. Ray will be receiving a Jefferson Award for his work. (P-I Photo/Karen Ducey)