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In Memory of
Tom
Yasui
Yasui
1944 - 2015
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Life Story for Tom Yasui
Mikie (Kageyama) and Ray T. Yasui received a special Christmas gift in 1944. A 10-lb son, they named R. Thomas “Tom” was born on Christmas Day. Tom was born in Ontario, OR because his family had been relocated during WWII. In 1945, the family was able to return to their home in Hood River, OR.
Tom and his siblings, Joan and Philip ”Flip” were raised on Willow Flat. Cousins, Eric and Dag, joined the family after the untimely passing of their parents.
Tom attended Central Vale School, Mid Valley Junior High School, and Wy’east High School. He continued his education at Linfield College, and transferred to Oregon State University, where he graduated in 1967.
After graduating, he returned to Hood River. Together, Tom and Flip became the 3rd generation to own and operate the family orchard. Tom remained actively engaged in running the farm until chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD) forced his retirement.
On December 14th 2015, cancer ended his life here on earth. He passed quietly from the arms of his wife and son into the arms of God, and his eternal home in Heaven.
Tom enjoyed an active life and the people he encountered in it. His mother used to say, “He didn’t know a stranger.” He also enjoyed helping others, which included a lifetime of service to his community.
Tom served as: Class President in his freshman and junior years of high school; ASB President his senior year; terms as: President of the Mid Columbia Japanese American Citizens’ League; Member of the Hood River County Audit Board, and Odell Fire Dept. Board; and was on the Board of Directors of Hood River County Bank (which later became Hood River Key Bank), and Oregon/Idaho AAA.
On November 11, 1981, Tom and Leslie Sakamoto were married in Reno, NV. And in 1989, they were blessed with a son, Matthew Thomas, who Tom referred to as the joy of his life.
In addition to his wife and son, survivors include: sister, Joan Emerson; brother and sister-in-law, Flip and Maija Yasui; brother-in-law, Elliot Sakamoto; niece: Kim Yasui and husband, Jason Wilkins; nephews: Chris Emerson and wife, Kelly; Corey Yasui and wife Cara; Niko Yasui and wife Kathy; and Hunter Sakamoto. Tom is also survived by Dag Yasui, Elaine Betts, and numerous other cousins; and seven grandnieces and two grandnephews.
A service will be held at 1:00pm, Saturday, December 19th, 2015 at the Hood River Alliance Church (2650 W. Montello, Hood River, OR). It will be followed by a private interment.
In lieu of flowers, contributions to: Odell Fire Dept. (PO Box 56 Odell, OR 97044) or Heart of Hospice (2621 Wasco St, Hood River OR 97031) would be appreciated.
Many thanks to all whose help allowed Tom to remain at home the final weeks of his life. The family would like to acknowledge and thank: Cathie Ward, Galina Oleynik, Lisa Pacheco, and Sandie and Kenny Fischer for their help and support.
Arrangements are under the direction of Anderson's Tribute Center (Funerals • Receptions • Cremations) 1401 Belmont Avenue, Hood River, Oregon 97031.
Please visit www.AndersonsTributeCenter.com to leave a note of condolence for the family.
Tom and his siblings, Joan and Philip ”Flip” were raised on Willow Flat. Cousins, Eric and Dag, joined the family after the untimely passing of their parents.
Tom attended Central Vale School, Mid Valley Junior High School, and Wy’east High School. He continued his education at Linfield College, and transferred to Oregon State University, where he graduated in 1967.
After graduating, he returned to Hood River. Together, Tom and Flip became the 3rd generation to own and operate the family orchard. Tom remained actively engaged in running the farm until chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD) forced his retirement.
On December 14th 2015, cancer ended his life here on earth. He passed quietly from the arms of his wife and son into the arms of God, and his eternal home in Heaven.
Tom enjoyed an active life and the people he encountered in it. His mother used to say, “He didn’t know a stranger.” He also enjoyed helping others, which included a lifetime of service to his community.
Tom served as: Class President in his freshman and junior years of high school; ASB President his senior year; terms as: President of the Mid Columbia Japanese American Citizens’ League; Member of the Hood River County Audit Board, and Odell Fire Dept. Board; and was on the Board of Directors of Hood River County Bank (which later became Hood River Key Bank), and Oregon/Idaho AAA.
On November 11, 1981, Tom and Leslie Sakamoto were married in Reno, NV. And in 1989, they were blessed with a son, Matthew Thomas, who Tom referred to as the joy of his life.
In addition to his wife and son, survivors include: sister, Joan Emerson; brother and sister-in-law, Flip and Maija Yasui; brother-in-law, Elliot Sakamoto; niece: Kim Yasui and husband, Jason Wilkins; nephews: Chris Emerson and wife, Kelly; Corey Yasui and wife Cara; Niko Yasui and wife Kathy; and Hunter Sakamoto. Tom is also survived by Dag Yasui, Elaine Betts, and numerous other cousins; and seven grandnieces and two grandnephews.
A service will be held at 1:00pm, Saturday, December 19th, 2015 at the Hood River Alliance Church (2650 W. Montello, Hood River, OR). It will be followed by a private interment.
In lieu of flowers, contributions to: Odell Fire Dept. (PO Box 56 Odell, OR 97044) or Heart of Hospice (2621 Wasco St, Hood River OR 97031) would be appreciated.
Many thanks to all whose help allowed Tom to remain at home the final weeks of his life. The family would like to acknowledge and thank: Cathie Ward, Galina Oleynik, Lisa Pacheco, and Sandie and Kenny Fischer for their help and support.
Arrangements are under the direction of Anderson's Tribute Center (Funerals • Receptions • Cremations) 1401 Belmont Avenue, Hood River, Oregon 97031.
Please visit www.AndersonsTributeCenter.com to leave a note of condolence for the family.
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