Obituary of Tomiko Oka Michisaki

Graveside ceremonies were held on July 5, 2014 for Tomiko Oka Michisaki who passed away peacefully at her Southern California home at the age of 96. She was born in San Francisco to Tozaburo and Sumi Oka and raised in Los Gatos, CA along with her brother Isamu and sister Toyoko. She attended San Jose State University, studying art and captaining the tennis team. Tomi met her husband Henry Ichiro Michisaki in Los Angeles and the couple made their home in Southern California for over 60 years. They raised six children. Henry served his country in the US Army during WWII with the 442nd Infantry. He preceded Tomi in death in 2004. Mrs. Michisaki leaves her children, Kathryn, Richard, Reiko, Toni and Mari. She is also survived by grandchildren, great grandchildren, nieces, nephews, sister and daughter in-laws and many friends. She was preceded in death by her son Kenneth in 2004. Tomi was laid to rest at Green Hills Memorial Park in Rancho Palos Verdes, CA beside her loving husband Henry. She will forever be cherished and greatly missed by all who knew her. Any kind acts of charity may be made in her honor to the organization of your choice.