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Teiko Kitagawa Obituary

Teiko Kitagawa Passed away peacefully November 22, 2010. Born in San Francisco to Shichisaburo and Midori Hideshima. During WWII, she was interned in Topaz, Utah but was able to graduate from UC Berkeley with a degree in Asian Languages upon departure. She was happily married to George Kitagawa until his unexpected death in 1985 and is survived by her loving sister Kaz; children Ken, Kathy and (Lincoln) Mah, and Keith; grandchildren Nicole, Mako, Kenji, and Kalani; and favorite niece Pam. She worked for Pan American Airlines and then Tanaka Travel Agency, and was also an active member of the JCCCNC Qi Gong exercise class. She enjoyed traveling and family gatherings where she was always found laughing and smiling. She constantly spread joy and happiness to her loving friends and family members, especially her children and grandchildren for whom she relentlessly loved and adored. A celebration of her life will be held on Sunday, December 5th at 3PM at Ashley & McMullen, on 4200 Geary Blvd in San Francisco.

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Published by San Francisco Chronicle from Nov. 29 to Dec. 3, 2010.

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December 9, 2010

Teiko was a beautiful, intelligent and
very caring Pan Am co-worker. She taught
me how to use chopsticks at a Pan Am
business luncheon served at a Chinese
Restaurant. I will never forget her as a very classy and special lady.
Deepest sympathy to her family.
Judy Skelton

Gloria Jones-Washington

December 6, 2010

Teiko was the first person I met when I applied for my job at Pan Am. I was so impressed by her grace and beauty and I will remember her fondly.

December 6, 2010

Teiko added elegance and grace to the Pan Am Sales office during my time there in the 70's. It was a pleasure working with her.
My deepest condolences to her family.
I can relate as we lost my father (95) this year too.
Warm regards,
Diana (Broullon) Karlsen-Solomon
Aventura, Florida

December 4, 2010

FOR A WARM AND WONDERFUL FRIEND. WE WILL MISS HER.
BRUCE kEIM
December 4,2010
Corvallis, Oregon

December 4, 2010

From my early remembrance in 1967 at the Pan Am Sales Office in San Francisco, she was a graceful and gracious person, always carefully dressed and preserved. May the angels up there take good care of her. To her family my warmest condolences.
Heike Schilling, New York City

December 4, 2010

Teiko was a woman of style and grace with a smile that would light up a room! My favorite Pan Am names were Teiko Kitagawa, Sachi Toyofuko, and Aiko Hironaka...Japanese Haiku. May she rest in peace.

Claudia Farrow Polzl

December 3, 2010

I remember Teiko so well even though I hadn't seen her for at least 35 years. She was always sweet, smiling and so diligent. Mostly I remember those wonderful high heels she always wore! Such a classy lady.
I wish for you to have peace and joy in remembering her.

Vickie Blomquist

December 1, 2010

Teiko was a very special friend and "sister" during my 21 years with Pan Am and has continued on through many more. She definitely is one of our dear Pan Am Angels.

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