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Harry Fukuhara Obituary
Jan. 1, 1920 - Apr. 8, 2015
Honolulu
FUKUHARA, HARRY K., 95, formerly of San Jose, CA, passed away on April 8, 2015, at the Hi'Olani Care Center at Kahala Nui, Honolulu, Hawai'i. Beloved husband of the late Teruko "Terry" Fukuhara, and is survived by his children Shary (Jim) Fukuhara-Hashimoto, Mark (Mona) Fukuhara, Brian P. Fukuhara, and Pam (Wray) Tsuzaki, and 8 grandchildren. Harry was born in Seattle, Wash. on January 1, 1920 and served 48 years in active military and civil service for the U.S. Army. Harry supported many social chapters of the Nisei Community including JACL, MIS NorCal, and NJAHS. He was recognized for his career contributions with the induction into the U.S. Army Military Intelligence Hall of Fame in 1988 and was given the honor of Distinguished Member of the Military Intelligence Corp in 1993. In 1990, Harry received the 3rd Order of the Rising Sun, Gold Rays with Neck Ribbon from the Emperor of Japan and the President's Award for Distinguished Federal Civilian Service from President Bush.
A memorial service will be held on Saturday, May 9, 2015, at 11am, at the Willow Glen Funeral Chapel, 1039 Lincoln Avenue, San Jose, CA, 95125 (408) 295-6446. A military funeral with Honor Guard will be held at 11:00am on Monday, May 11, 2015 at the Golden Gate National Cemetery located at 1300 Sneath Lane, San Bruno, CA, 94006 (650) 589-7737.
After the memorial service, a reception and celebration of Harry's life will be held at Ocean Delight, 5400 Monterey Road, San Jose, CA, 95111 (408) 281-3838. For further information please contact Brian P. Fukuhara, e-mail address: [email protected], (408) 859-2957.
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Edward A
April 28, 2016
I had the pleasure of meeting COL Fukuhara during a New Year's Reception dinner with Japanese Counterparts in January 2012. As a member of the same organization COL Fukuhara served with in Japan, he was a legend and directly responsible for cultivating relationships that exists to the present day. May God bless him and his family. Edward A., CWO4, US Army, Retired
May 6, 2015
Shary, Mark, Brian, and Pam: My sincere condolences on the passing of your father. He was a gentleman and a true American hero. He lived a good life and contributed much to those around him. I am sure you are proud, and rightfully so. My thoughts are with you. Stuart Tanaka
May 5, 2015
I worked under Harry for many years at the Koshien Field Office during the 1950's, as a Canadian. I also had the honour of knowing your mother, Terry.
He was an inspirational leader and I still think of him from time to time. We used to exchange Xmas Cards until recently.
Please accept my deepest condolences on this sad occasion.
Mas Hongo
May 5, 2015
Your service to our country is the greatest gift we can give to our country and yours has been exemplary. Harry I say ALOHA, mas
Becky
April 23, 2015
I'm so sorry for your loss. May you find comfort knowing the Almighty will draw close to you as you draw close to him during your distressing days-Jas. 4:8
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