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Momoko Ushio Obituary
Momoko Tateoka Ushio, age 92, passed away on Tuesday, June 18, 2013 in Salt Lake City, Utah.
Momo was born April 1, 1921 in Salt Lake City, Utah to Tokizo and Natsu Tateoka. Momo grew up in Ogden, Utah and moved to Salt Lake City, Utah to attend the Charette School of Costume Design, graduating on March 30, 1942. She married Shigeki Ushio on March 6, 1943. They were later sealed in the Salt Lake Temple. Together they lived in a home built by Shigeki and raised four children in the Cottonwood area. Momo was active in the PTA and served in many leadership positions in The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints. She served with her husband Shigeki Ushio, who presided over the Osaka, Japan Mission from 1980-1983. Together they served in the presidency of the LDS Church Hosting from 1993-1996. Her home on the Ushio hill was the gathering place each holiday for not only family and friends, but for many who found themselves far from home. She will be remembered for hosting hundreds of guests at her dinner table, notably laden with Japanese cuisine. In 1962, together with Jim and Toni Ushio, Momo started and operated Catering by Ushio. She worked as a caterer for about 20 years. Momo loved nature and took pleasure in creating both a flower and vegetable garden each year, sharing her harvest generously with many. Momo loved her four children: Linda (Ronald) Inouye, Scarsdale, New York; David (Judi) Ushio, Honolulu, Hawaii; Shauna Frandsen and Ginny (Douglas) Smith; Salt Lake City, Utah; and her older brother Tom (Fumi) Tateoka, Riverton, Utah. Her 15 grandchildren and 33 great grandchildren brought sweetness and joy to her life.
She was preceded in death by her parents; husband; son-in-law, Ronald Frandsen; and brothers; Sam, Jim and Matt Tateoka.
Memorial Services will be held on Saturday, June 22 at 12:00 noon at the Cottonwood Creek Ward, 1250 Murray-Holladay Road, Salt Lake City, Utah. Friends and family may call on Friday, June 21 from 6:00-8:00 p.m. and Saturday, June 22 from 11:00 - 11:45 a.m. at the Cottonwood Creek Ward prior to the Memorial Service. Interment, Mountain View Memorial Estates, 3115 East 7800 South, Salt Lake City, Utah.
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Shelly & Kerry Otte
July 9, 2013
My brother Alma just notified us of Momo's passing. Ginny and I grew up together and Momo was kind of like a second Mom. Oh, how I felt at home when I was there on Ushio Hill. Truly, great legacies live on as will Momo's. Wish we could have been there. We are finishing up our last two months in the Texas Fort Worth Mission.
Kelly Moller
July 7, 2013
I just read about Sister Ushios passing with great sadness. She was my mission “mom” and we always know of her love and concern for us as missionaries. I have thought about her and my mission experiences often and am grateful that she was there for us all during this wonderful time in our lives. My thoughts and prayers are with her family. I am sure she will be missed greatly.
Linda Airmet
July 1, 2013
Shauna, Aunt Evelyn just told me about the passing of your mother. I am so sorry for your loss. You have had a difficult few years, but have been such a wonderful example of faith, patience, and love!
Robert & Vicki Liljenquist
June 27, 2013
Our prayers are with your family at this difficult time. What a privilege it is to have worked closely with her and seen her caring and compassion as well as her tremendous love for members of the stake and for her family. We were out of town when her funeral was held and are so sorry to have missed it. May you find comfort in the days ahead in the warm memories of your dear mother.
June 24, 2013
We remember with fondness our association with the Ushio family. We are sorry to see the passing of Momo our good friend. She always did more than her share on anything that she was involved in. She helped to make our Ward a great place to be We send all our love to her family We were away and unable to attend her funeral But know what was said and the tributes paid to her and her family. Momo we love you veer much and cherish all of our memories of you and your family
With love Rulon & Colleen Boycd
June 23, 2013
I was so sad to learn of Momo's passing. I have so many wonderful memories of our friendship over the years. She was such a good walking buddy as we tried to keep old age at bay. May you find comfort in the fact that she is together with Shigeki again. Anneliese Burleigh
Terry Smith
June 23, 2013
I would like to express my condolences to the family of Momo Ushio. I was one of her missionaries in the Japan Osaka Mission (1981-1983). I really enjoyed them as the leaders of that mission. The funeral was a very touching tribute to a wonderful lady.
Barbara Weller Wissler
June 21, 2013
Ushio Family,
I wish to express my heartfelt sympathy to your family at this time. Your parents raised a wonderful family. It was evident there was much love and respect within the Ushio home by the actions of their children. There was a great deal of admiration for the Ushio siblings at Granite High School.(A special hello to my high school friend Dave)It is sad to have lost an extraordinary woman. I am certain she felt blessed to be your mother. May the blessing of having her as your mother and the cherished memories sustain you as you grieve.
June 20, 2013
Sorry to hear about your Mother. My mother told me what a great lady she was. Now, I can say she was great because she had wonderful children.
Love, CL Patterson
Wilis Burton
June 20, 2013
Virginia & I send our love. Great family to have been associated with. Willis & Virginia Burton
Don Welch Marsh
June 19, 2013
I don't know why I loved one rose more than another,
But when we found each other here,
We vowed to find each other there again as well.
Among the noble and the great ones here and there.
LaReen Judd
June 19, 2013
I send my love and sympathy to all of the Ushio family. Sweet, soft spoken, lovely, faithful and generous Sister Ushio was a true friend to my mom and a pillar of goodness in my childhood. From her I learned to never return an empty dish.
Laurel Lee Pedersen
June 19, 2013
Dear Shauna, Just wanted to express my condolences at the passing of your mom. She was just as lovely and wonderful as you!
Alissa Christensen
June 19, 2013
I had the opportunity to work with and care for Momo at Silverado!! I love her and have often wondered how she was doing!! Now I know she is at peace with her husband and those that have gone before her! So happy for her joyous reunion in heaven! She was a joy to know and her family is amazing! A classy lady with a cute sense of humor! Heaven is brighter with her! Love and prayers go out to this family of a great lady!!
Heidi Shaw Birch
June 19, 2013
What an elect lady! She always remembered my name and our family. What a special person she was as well as her husband, Shake. I have very pleasant memories of her special way with people and her wonderful food.
Alma Davis
June 19, 2013
To the Ushio children and family. I express my sincere sympathy and gratitude to you for your wonderful mother. I have such fond memories of Momo in our South Cottonwood ward and the fond association with your family. May you find peace in the gospel and in the knowledge of your wonderful parents. Your wonderful parents were always so kind and thoughtful!
June 19, 2013
Linda, Dave, Shauna, and Ginny (and all your family members),
I cannot adequately express my love for Momo, and her great example of love and devotion. My heart felt sympathy to each of you and your loved ones.
Love,
Toni Lee
Robyn (Horiuchi) Shackelford
June 19, 2013
Dave, Judi and Beautiful Family!
I am so sad to learn of the passing of your wonderful Mom. Her many thoughtful acts will never be forgotten. How proud she must be of her large and accomplished family. Much love and sweet memories,
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