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Mieko Takahashi Obituary
Mieko Takahashi of Bellingham, Washington died on April 27, 2012 in Seattle. Born in 1967 in Tokyo, Japan, to Hiroshi and Toshiko Takahashi, she moved to the United States to attend college in 1993 and graduated with a degree in accounting from Emmanuel College in Boston. Mieko worked at PricewaterhouseCoopers as a CPA and then as an accountant and controller in the private sector.
She married David Shull on August 28, 1999. The couple moved from Boston to Bellingham in 2004 where she worked as a manager at the accounting firm Moss Adams. Later she taught herself to craft fine jewelry and founded Shizen Designs, also working as a jewelry instructor and financial manager of the Bellingham art studio Pouncing Rain.
Mieko is survived by her husband David Shull, her parents Hiroshi and Toshiko Takahashi, her sister Sachiko Hamano, her American mom Marlene Petro, her dog and best buddy Kumo, cats Koko and Kiku, and five adoring nieces and nephews. A public memorial will take place at 1 PM on June 2 at the Squalicum Boathouse in Bellingham. Mieko was a blessing to all who knew her. She made the world a better place and will be greatly missed.
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Memories and Condolences
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Shiho Mizuno
May 18, 2012
Hi,
Mieko san does not know me. I know her from a beautiful silver jewelry shop she has on Etsy. I noticed that her shop is closed for a while, so I googled her. I'm crying as I'm writing this. I'm so sad that she's gone. I did not have a chance to adore her jewelry in my hand, and get to know her better.
I'm so sorry for your loss.
Laura Slocum
May 15, 2012
david, i'm shocked and i'm soooooo sorry. I'm an etsy friend and she was a HUGE help to me when i was sick..... i've been looking for her since last week and saw the shop was down......... i just started googling again today and saw this. i'm just devastated. Would you PLEASE get in touch with me. my email is lslocum@epix. net. I would really appreciate that. thank you.
Mike Ritscher
May 8, 2012
David, I just heard about Mieko and wanted you to know how sorry I am. Lisa and I will be praying for you, my friend.
Naoko Kawakita
May 8, 2012
I'm shocked and very sad to hear Mieko-san's passing. She was my fried. I can't accept her passing. I can't stop crying. I wish to meet her agin.
Shawn Morton
May 8, 2012
Dave, I'm sad to hear about Mieko. Greta and I will pray for God's love and comfort for you and your family.
Mike Morse
May 7, 2012
David,
I'm sorry to hear the news about Mieko. It's been a long time since we shared Wed. morning MOI group at FPC, but I have fond memories of you and Mieko. Know that you are in my prayers and specifically I pray that peace and healing would be yours.
Sincerely, Mike
Rick & Liz Thompson
May 5, 2012
Dave,
Liz and I are so sad about Mieko - We just want you know that you are in our thoughts and prayers - we love you - call or visit any time - we are there for you. We will miss Mieko terribly.
May 5, 2012
David,
Wanted you to know how sorry I am about Mieko. You are in my thoughts.
Corinne Shedd Collie
Linnea Robinson Tilt
May 4, 2012
David, I am so sorry to hear about your wife. Its been along time since we have spoken, since high school I think, but we have been friends a long time. Take care of yourself and know you have many friends and family members here for you.
Madeline & Doug Quigley
May 4, 2012
David I'm just so shocked and saddened. My heart aches for you. Mieko was such a wonderful, talented, and fun person. Doug and I will miss her greatly. You are in our thoughts.
David Nelson
May 4, 2012
David, I was shocked and saddened to learn of the passing of Mieko. What a huge loss to you and to the family. I am praying for comfort for you at this difficult time.
Debby Mulley
May 3, 2012
David,
I am so sorry to hear the news of Mieko's passing.I have such fond memories of her from our days in bible study. I will keep you in my prayers.
Debby Mulley
Kathryn Lee
May 3, 2012
How could anyone sum up the loss of Mieko? Maybe by naming all the people who loved her so dearly. She was sweetness beyond anyone I've ever known, more fun than a pre-school and so filled with wonder I never figured out where she put it all. The truly good do die young. My heart breaks for you loss.
Kathryn Lee
May 3, 2012
Dearest David,
I just read about Mieko's death. Kirk and I are so very sorry. We remember Mieko so fondly and our hearts are hurting for your loss. You are in our hearts and prayers.
With love,
Gini and Kirk Bunnell
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