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PAUL HIGASHI Obituary

HIGASHI, PAUL Paul Higashi, born Feb. 24, 1924, passed away suddenly on Nov. 15, 2010. A graduate of Santa Ana High, he attended UC Davis before the outbreak of WWII. He served in the US Army stationed in Japan, then returned to the US, married and settled down in S. Calif. He is a graduate of USC and retired from NCR Corp after 30+ years. Paul is survived by his wife of almost 60 years, Gay, children Jenny, Ed (Cyndi), Jim, John (Kathy), Sheryl (Michael), grand-daugh-ters and extended family. A memorial service honoring his life will be Sat. Dec. 4, 2010 at the SD Japanese Christian Church, 1920 E St, San Diego CA 92102 at 1 pm.

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Published by San Diego Union-Tribune from Nov. 29 to Dec. 3, 2010.

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February 17, 2011

I'm very sorry that I was not able to attend Paul's service as I just now found out about his passing. I worked with Paul for many years, and for several of those years he was my immediate manager. He was a very special person, and a very gentle soul. I always held a very deep respect for him.

Jim Taylor, Escondido CA

February 17, 2011

I'm very sorry that I was not able to attend Paul's service as I just now found out about his passing. I worked with Paul for many years, and for several of those years he was my immediate manager. He was a very special person, and a very gentle soul. I always held a very deep respect for him.

Joyce & Wayne Clevenger

December 1, 2010

Dearest Higashi Family,

Paul's recent passing has saddened us deeply. We enjoyed knowing him and other family members through our Manic Mondays bowling league. He was always such a pleasure to be with...a real gentleman.

Knowing that he was the Patriarch of such a kind and loving family is a comfort to those who knew him.

We are grateful for his patriotic service to our country and offer our most sincere sympathies to you all. We will be unable to attend the memorial service, but please know you will be in our thoughts and prayers.

December 1, 2010

I extend my sympathy to your family. I grew up hearing my father speak very fondly of Mr. Higashi. As I remember they ran track together at Santa Ana High School. He must have been a great man! Sincerely, Brian K. Jones

Steve Camba

December 1, 2010

Jim, Mila and I extend our deepest sympathy to you and family. God bless!

Carol Hughes

November 29, 2010

I was deeply saddened when I heard of Paul's death. I didn't know him well, but he made a very positive impression on me. The family and life that he and Gay created is a wonderful legacy. My deepest sympathy to his loved ones.

Kristen Thornton

November 29, 2010

My sincere condolences to your family. Although I never met Paul, my father (George Platt, Jr) was a lifetime friend of his, and always spoke so highly of him. I'm sure they are in Heaven signing up for a tee time right now.

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