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Thomas MORIMOTO Obituary
Born May 18, 1918 in Edmonton, AB and passed away peacefully on December 14, 2015 in Kelowna, BC at the age of 97. Thomas is survived by his loving wife H. Kim of 69 years; grandchildren Ariel and Danielle; great-grandchild Stanley; brothers Jack, William, George and many extended family and friends. Predeceased by son, Dana. Tom grew up in Fort McMurray, Alberta, enlisted in WWII as a radio operator in the Third Canadian Divisional Signals. He graduated from the University Of Alberta in 1949 with his BSc in Chemical Engineering and in 1952 received his MSc. A celebration of life will be held on December 20, 2015 between 1:00 p.m. and 4:00 p.m. at the Harvest Golf Club. 2725 KLO Rd. Kelowna. In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to the Central Okanagan Hospice Association. 104-1465 St. Paul St. Kelowna, BC V1Y2E6. www.hospicecoha.org Condolences may be sent to the family by visiting
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Reginald Brothers
April 19, 2016
I wanted to say how TOM was held in such high regard here in England and at Foxhills Golf Club. His service in the Army was appreciated and his company and experience in life and business benefited all of us. God Bles Tom
Ron Watkins
December 19, 2015
Kim. I just saw that Tom passed away on December 14 and want you to know I am thinking of you and Tom and the times we had together so many years ago. Tom was a wonderful, energetic man and will be missed. My condolences to you and the family.
SHIRLEY, Ryan and Colleen Clare
December 17, 2015
Dear Kim and family- I was so sorry to hear about Tom- the last time I saw you both was at Toms book signing in Calgary.
You have both held a special place In my (Rons)) hearts.
Both you and Tom treated us like family back in the 60's and we had many special times together through the years!
Many hugs Shirley Clare and family
December 16, 2015
So sorry to hear of the passing of Tom. We enjoyed so much our many golf games together and sharing stories of times of old. He lived life to the fullest.
John and Bunny Ferguson, Edmonton
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December 16, 2015
Passing on our condolences. Mr. Morimoto was a great friend of our parents (Doris & Homer Johnston), Our thoughts are with Mrs. Morimoto and her family. Such an accomplished man, you should be so proud. Thinking of you all on such a sad occasion. Caroline Johnston
Marian Johnston-Harvie
December 16, 2015
Sad to hear of Mr. Morimoto's passing. Such a fine and lovely man.Condolences to all the family especially Mrs. Morimoto.
John & Marie POTT
December 16, 2015
Kim and family: Our sincere condolences. Tommy will be missed.
susan Peirce
December 16, 2015
Dear Kim,
I count myself so fortunate to have known you and Tom. I was so pleased to see you all at the Awards ceremony in Edmonton. Tom was a wonderful man and friend to so many.
With sympathy and love,
Susan Peirce
December 16, 2015
Kim
Our sincere condolences to the family.
The Medieval Feast at the Gasthaus in
Peachland is all the more memorable that
you and Tom attended. God Bless you and the family.
Midge and Len Pasychny
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