▰ George Yamamoto Died August 01, … More Information | George Yamamoto, born June 10, 1920 gained his wings on August 1, 2009 in Seattle, Washington. George was 89. |
▰ Gary Dean Yamamoto Died June 05, … More Information | Gary Dean Yamamoto, born January 23, 1952 entered into eternal rest June 5, 2016 in Moses Lake, Washington. Gary was 64. |
▰ Chiyoko Yamamoto Died September 27, … More Information |
Chiyoko Yamamoto, age 77 of Washington passed away September 27, 1999. Obituary published: September 28, 1999 in "Seattle P-I" |
▰ Bette S (Sakai) Yamamoto Died July 19, … More Information |
Bette S (Sakai) Yamamoto, age 87 of Washington, born in Lodi, California, left herearthly home and passed through the Veil to her Eternal Home July 19, 2008. Obituary published: July 20, 2008 in "Peninsula D-N" |
▰ Alice T Yamakawa Died November 26, … More Information |
Alice T Yamakawa, 96, of Bellingham, Washington departed this life November 26, 2007. Obituary published: November 27, 2007 in "Bellnghm H" |
▰ Tom Minoru Yamaguchi Died April 23, … More Information |
Tom Minoru Yamaguchi, of Washington, joined the Lord April 23, 2012. Tom was 79. Obituary published: April 24, 2012 in "Seattle Times" |
▰ Stanley Akihisa Yamaguchi Died July 20, … More Information | Stanley Akihisa Yamaguchi, born April 23, 1957 joined the Lord July 20, 2017 in Washington. Stanley was 60. |
▰ Margaret S (Nomura) Yamaguchi Died June 30, … More Information |
Margaret S (Nomura) Yamaguchi passed away June 30, 1993 in Seattle, Washington. Obituary published: July 01, 1993 in "Seattle P-I" |
▰ Kay Yamaguchi Died September 09, … More Information |
Kay Yamaguchi, of Washington, entered eternal life September 9, 2009. Kay was 88. Obituary published: September 10, 2009 in "Seattle Times" |
▰ Kay Yamaguchi Died September 05, … More Information | Kay Yamaguchi, born November 11, 1921 passed away peacefully September 5, 2009 in Seattle, Washington. Kay was 87. |
▰ Jimmie Yamaguchi Died March 27, … More Information | Jimmie Yamaguchi, born June 4, 1919 passed from this life on March 27, 2016 in Seattle, Washington. Jimmie was 96. |
▰ Jimmie Fukuichi Yamaguchi Died March 27, … More Information |
Jimmie Fukuichi Yamaguchi, born June 4, 1919 peacefully entered eternal life with our Lord March 27, 2016 in Washington. Jimmie was 96.
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Obituary: Jimmies Bio Jimmie was born in Bellevue on 4th, 1919 to hard working parents Tatsu and Yaichi Yamaguchi. He had several brothers and sisters. He was closest to sisters May and Mineko who lived locally and raised families themselves. The family had a large farm in Bellevue where Overlake Golf Course exists now. raised vegetables that were sold in the Seattle market. He attended Bellevue High School where he played baseball. There was a large Japanese-American community in the area and his family had many friends. high school, he joined the Army. Interesting that he was doing what he loved when WW II broke out. He was in the Army playing on the All-Army Baseball team. He like to pitch was deemed "too short" and was put a first base or shortstop. When the war broke out, Jimmie along with the other boys of Japanese ancestry were gathered up and sequestered while the federal government decided what to do. As their families were taken from their homes to internment camps, Jimmie and his buddies volunteered to join the famous Japanese-American 442nd Army and were shipped to Europe to win the war. On the train ride across the country towards the east coast transport ships, Jimmie and two Army buddies from Fresno got off the train at an Ohio dinner stop and found the only Chinese restaurant in a small mid-western town. Nori had left the internment camp due to a sponsorship by a local doctor in this little Ohio town. She was on her night off eating at the Chinese restaurant when in walks two of her Fresno school buddies - yes with Jimmie in tow. Nori took 1 look at Jimmie and said thought "that's my future husband". And so it was that after Jimmie came back to the States after two injuries (1 in Italy and 1 in France) that they married. This year would have been 70 years. Wow. What great role models. Jimmie did not often talk about specifics of the war, but he said it was gruesome. In Italy their regiments were sent to locations where all others had failed, and they found success but with huge casualties. He had one injury there and was sent to get patched up in Livorno, Italy - they called it Leghorn for some reason. Once healed, Jimmies was sent to another Japanese-American 442nd regiment in France. His highlight was winning an Army lottery while in France and getting a long weekend in Nice, France. He never said what he did there, but he said it beat the battlefront in every way. He sustained a more serious injury after that in a battle where the German troops were shelling on the Americans. On bomb came down and exploded seriously injuring one of his buddies and to a lesser extent to himself. Unable to walk, he crawled over, grabbed this Army buddy by the collar and dragged him a couple hundred yards to safety and the medics. Only then did he find out why he couldn walk - he had shrapnel and and a bullet in his leg and buttocks. The bullet is still there. That was serious enough that he was shipped home. In later years, Jimmie had his Bronze Star, the French Legion of Honor presented by the French ambassador and is the highest honor the French government gives to non-citizens, and Jim received the Congressional Medal of Honor. He and the 442nd are the most decorated of any group of any branch of the military in American history. Their slogan was GO FOR BROKE. Jim repeated that more than any other phrase throughout his life. He was the quiet war hero. Nori and Jimmie had a son, Bob, a daughter, Mary Katherine (after the Ohio doctors daughter with who Nori became quite attached), and another son, Fred. were very active in Seattles Drum and Bugle Corps and were often on road trips with the group sometimes taking the cousins along. Jimmie took a job as a mail carrier and did that for 30 years while moonlighting doing "Red Cap" work at the airports. HI mailman years were spent in Ballard where he became good friends with many of his home owners. He and later Nori became big time golfers belonging to 4 groups at one time. traveled all over the US to golf and loved Hawaii. His saying was drive for show, but putt for MONEY!. Very true if you know golf at all. In his last years, Jimmie enjoyed his family and food. Prawns/shrimp were his favorite. So any place that served them was OK with him. He claimed to not have much appetite but always finished his food and half of Nori's as well. We have so many memories of great trips too. Many of them to Hawaii where wed stay at the military hotel, the Hale Koa, on the best beach of Waikiki. He loved the hot tub and telling stories about the war. When I started dating Mary Kay, I was invited by Nori with whom I'd worked at the famous Polynesia Restaurant on Seattle's Waterfront. I was welcomed into their Beacon Hill home my Mary Kay and Nori and then met Jimmie. He looked at me like a fox in the hen house. We sat down, Mary Kay next to me on the sofa, with Jimmie across in his chair giving me the "eye". Their Sheltie, Christie, rested her nose between Mary Kay and me and growled every time I moved or spoke. Jimmie smiled each time. It took a while to get into Jimmie's inner circle but once I did I knew I'd met a pretty cool guy. I think he was only disappointed with me in one aspect, that I didn't follow through enough on my golf swing - which is still true and he is still right. Even last hear at 96, he'd take a club and hit a few balls continued... |
▰ Jimmie Yamaguchi Died March 27, … More Information | Jimmie Yamaguchi, born June 4, 1919 joined the Lord March 27, 2016 in Bellevue, Washington. Jimmie was 96. |
▰ Jimmie Yamaguchi Died March 27, … More Information |
Jimmie Yamaguchi, born June 4, 1919 went into the presence of the Lord on March 27, 2016 in Bellevue, Washington. Jimmie was 96.
Family members and close friends: , Larry French, Patti Paull, Dale Koepp |
▰ Jimmie Jimmie Fukuichi Yamaguchi Died March 27, … More Information |
Jimmie Jimmie Fukuichi Yamaguchi, born June 4, 1919 died on March 27, 2016 in Bellevue, Washington. Jimmie was 96.
Family members and close friends: , Larry French, Patti Paull, Dale Koepp |
▰ Iwao George Yamaguchi Died June 28, … More Information |
Iwao George Yamaguchi went into the presence of the Lord on June 28, 1993 in Seattle, Washington. Obituary published: June 29, 1993 in "Seattle Times" |
▰ Hanako Yamaguchi Died January 19, … More Information | Hanako Yamaguchi, born January 28, 1923 passed away peacefully January 19, 2014 in Seattle, Washington. Hanako was 90. |
▰ Grant Yamaguchi Died June 18, … More Information |
Grant Yamaguchi, of Seattle, Washington, joined the Lord June 18, 2005. Grant was 79. Obituary published: June 19, 2005 in "Seattle Times" |
▰ Dennis T Yamaguchi Died March 25, … More Information | Dennis T Yamaguchi, born July 30, 1944 entered the Kingdom of Heaven March 25, 2019 in Seattle, Washington. Dennis was 74. |
▰ Alfred T Yamaguchi Died July 18, … More Information |
Alfred T Yamaguchi, of Seattle, Washington, entered the Kingdom of Heaven July 18, 1994. Alfred was 79. Obituary published: July 19, 1994 in "Seattle Times" |
▰ Alfred T Yamaguchi Died July 18, … More Information |
Alfred T Yamaguchi, of Seattle, Washington, passed from this life on July 18, 1994. Alfred was 79. Obituary published: July 19, 1994 in "Seattle P-I" |
▰ Robert "Bob" Yamagiwa Died August 26, … More Information |
Robert "Bob" Yamagiwa, of Seattle, Washington, entered Heaven's gates on August 26, 2004. Robert was 60. Obituary published: August 27, 2004 in "Seattle Times" |
▰ Robert "Bob" Yamagiwa Died August 25, … More Information |
Robert "Bob" Yamagiwa, age 60 of Seattle, Washington, passed from this world into the next August 25, 2004. Obituary published: August 26, 2004 in "Seattle Times" |
▰ Robert "Bob" Yamagiwa Died August 23, … More Information |
Robert "Bob" Yamagiwa, age 60 of Seattle, Washington, passed from this world into the next August 23, 2004. Obituary published: August 24, 2004 in "Seattle Times" |
▰ Mich Yamagiwa Died November 04, … More Information |
Mich Yamagiwa, of Seattle, Washington, entered into eternal rest November 4, 1999. Mich was 59. Obituary published: November 05, 1999 in "Seattle Times" |
▰ Mich Yamagiwa Died November 04, … More Information |
Mich Yamagiwa, a resident of Seattle, Washington for decades, died November 4, 1999 in Seattle, Washington at the age of 59. Obituary published: November 05, 1999 in "Seattle P-I" |
▰ Masaye Yamae Died March 24, … More Information |
Masaye Yamae, a resident of University Place, Washington for decades, died March 24, 2018 in University Place, Washington at the age of 94. Obituary published: March 25, 2018 in "Tacoma N-T" |
▰ Teri S (Epperson) Yamada Died June 22, … More Information |
Teri S (Epperson) Yamada, 50, of Seattle, Washington, entered the Kingdom of Heaven June 22, 2010. Obituary published: June 23, 2010 in "The Olympian" |
▰ Teri S Yamada Died June 14, … More Information | Teri S Yamada, born February 11, 1960 went into the presence of the Lord on June 14, 2010 in Bellevue, Washington. Teri was 50. |
▰ Ruth Chiyoko (Okuda) Yamada Died January 18, … More Information |
Ruth Chiyoko (Okuda) Yamada, of Washington, passed from this life on January 18, 2005. Ruth was 88. Obituary published: January 19, 2005 in "Seattle Times" |
▰ Miyoji Yamada Died October 27, … More Information |
Miyoji Yamada, of Washington, born in Hawaii, passed from this world into the next October 27, 2004. Miyoji was 82. Obituary published: October 28, 2004 in "KingCoJournal" |
▰ Mitsuko "Mitzie" Yamada Died September 27, … More Information |
Mitsuko "Mitzie" Yamada, 71, went to be with the Lord on September 27, 1998 in Spokane, Washington. Obituary published: September 28, 1998 in "Spokesman-Review" |
▰ Mitsuko "Mitzie" Yamada Died September 26, … More Information |
Mitsuko "Mitzie" Yamada, age 71 of Spokane, Washington, entered into eternal rest September 26, 1998. Obituary published: September 27, 1998 in "Spokesman-Review" |
▰ Mitsuko "Mitzie" Yamada Died September 25, … More Information |
Mitsuko "Mitzie" Yamada, of Spokane, Washington, left earthly home and passed through the Veil to her Eternal Home September 25, 1998. Mitsuko was 71. Obituary published: September 26, 1998 in "Spokesman-Review" |
▰ Mike Yamada Died May 01, … More Information |
On May 1, 2001, Mike Yamada, 80 of Seaview, Washington passed from this world into the next. Obituary published: May 02, 2001 in "Chinook Obs" |
▰ Michiko Yamada Died March 20, … More Information |
Michiko Yamada, age 81 of Washington passed away March 20, 2006. Obituary published: March 21, 2006 in "KingCoJournal" |
▰ Mae S (Iseri) Yamada Died November 27, … More Information |
Mae S (Iseri) Yamada, age 92 of Washington, joined the Lord November 27, 2010. Obituary published: November 28, 2010 in "Seattle Times" |
▰ Kristin Malia (Ota) Yamada Died September 14, … More Information |
Kristin Malia (Ota) Yamada, of Washington, born in Honolulu, Hawaii, went to be with her Lord and Savior September 14, 2004. Kristin was 31. Obituary published: September 15, 2004 in "Tacoma N-T" |
▰ Kenjiro Yamada Died December 31, … More Information | Kenjiro Yamada, born December 31, 1969 went into the presence of the Lord on December 31, 1969 in Seattle, Washington. Kenjiro was 0. |
▰ Kenji Yamada Died January 01, … More Information | |
▰ Kenji Yamada Died January 01, … More Information |
Family members and close friends: , Kate Boswell, Sue Hanson, Jim Schell, John Harai, Alan Israel, Inoshi Denizen, Ben Masaoka, Jean Sisson, Gary Goltz, Sherrie Wilson, Maynard Atik, Cary Bozeman, Larry Silverman, Mark And Kim Hirota, Ben Campbell, Paul Beecher, April Kneisel, Ed Molina, Barbara Taheri, Dwight Onchi |
▰ Kenji Yamada Died January 01, … More Information |
Family members and close friends: , Kate Boswell, Sue Hanson, Jim Schell, John Harai, Alan Israel, Inoshi Denizen, Ben Masaoka, Jean Sisson, Gary Goltz, Sherrie Wilson, Maynard Atik, Cary Bozeman, Larry Silverman, Mark And Kim Hirota, Ben Campbell, Paul Beecher, April Kneisel, Ed Molina, Barbara Taheri, Dwight Onchi |
▰ Kelly K Dr Yamada Died October 25, … More Information |
Kelly K Dr Yamada, of Washington, went to be with the Lord on October 25, 2000. Kelly was 88. Obituary published: October 26, 2000 in "Seattle P-I" |
▰ Kazuko "Kazzie" (Osawa) Yamada Died June 28, … More Information |
Kazuko "Kazzie" (Osawa) Yamada, age 92 of Washington, passed from this life on June 28, 2011. Obituary published: June 29, 2011 in "Seattle Times" |
▰ John M Yamada Died June 13, … More Information |
John M Yamada, 82, went to be with the Lord on June 13, 2015 in Seattle, Washington. Obituary published: June 14, 2015 in "Seattle Times" |
▰ James Y Yamada Died December 26, … More Information |
James Y Yamada, age 84 of Spokane, Washington, went into the presence of the Lord on December 26, 2006. Obituary published: December 27, 2006 in "Spokesman-Review" |
▰ H Mike Yamada Died May 08, … More Information |
H Mike Yamada, of Seaview, Washington, died on May 8, 2001. YAMADA was 80. Obituary published: May 09, 2001 in "Chinook Obs" |
▰ H Mike Yamada Died April 30, … More Information |
H Mike Yamada, age 80 of Washington, born in Pocatello, Idaho, passed away peacefully April 30, 2001. Obituary published: May 01, 2001 in "Idaho State Journal (ID)" |
▰ George K Yamada Died August 05, … More Information |
George K Yamada, 65, of Seattle, Washington departed this life August 5, 1989. Obituary published: August 06, 1989 in "Valley Daily News" |
▰ Eleanor [Denham] [Alvarez] Yamada Died February 18, … More Information |
Eleanor [Denham] [Alvarez] Yamada, of Washington, ascended to heaven into the loving arms of all whom have gone before she February 18, 2010. Eleanor was 83. Obituary published: February 19, 2010 in "Seattle Times" |
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