When Mike Garber finished his shift at the Foster Weyerhaeuser veneer mill Thursday, June 24, it was the last day of the only job he’s ever had.
Garber, 65, retired 47 years and one month after he started working at the plant, most of them as a forklift driver. He said he’s enjoyed his job.
“I love it because I’m outside, not tied down,” he said. “I like being active. ”
Garber, who was born…