Masao Kinoshita

Masao KINOSHITA Born March 26, 1922 in Portland, Oregon, the youngest of four children of Tokuji Kinoshita and Kise Nishiyama, Mas Kinoshita passed away peacefully in his sleep on May 14 at age 84. While he was in his first year in college, World War II began. Along with other Americans of Japanese ancestry, he was interned at Minidoka, Idaho, in 1942. He served in the Military Intelligence Service from 1945 to 1947 in the occupational forces in Japan. Returned to Gresham, Oregon, and completed his B.S. degree at Oregon State University in 1950. Retired in 1992 as owner of an automotive repair service. Survived by wife, Cherry; son, Kyle Kinoshita; daughter in law, Susan, and granddaughter, Kathryn. Also survived by sister, Mary Asakawa; sisters-in-law, Ami Kinoshita and April Kinoshita, all of Gresham, OR, and five nieces and two nephews. Preceded in death by his parents and two older brothers: Kazuo Kinoshita and Yoshio Kinoshita. Mas had a kind, gentle and loving heart, was good natured and unbelievably patient. In his family life, he seldom, if ever, raised his voice and never ever complained. All pets gravitated toward him as dogs, cats, bunnies, and other pets sensed his caring for them. Mas was a lifetime member of the Nisei Veterans Committee and a former member of the Mint Golf Club and Seniors Golf group. His favorite pastimes were gardening, golf, reading, and watching sports programs on TV. Private family services were held. Remembrances are suggested to the Nisei Veterans Committee, 1212 S. King St., Seattle 98144, or Seattle Keiro, 160l E. Yesler Way, Seattle, 98122, or a charity of your choice.