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Tsutomu Ono Obituary

Ono, Tsutomu Richard
Tsutomu Richard Ono — private pilot, machinist, surfer, inventor, world traveler, retired school teacher, and all-around teacher of life — died on January 5, 2018 at the age of 79. He is most often remembered for imparting his wisdom on others of all ages, typically with great seriousness. Countless friends and family learned how to water ski, snow ski, surf, clean out his garage, use power tools, woodwork, and rewire and remodel their homes under the supervision of Mr. Ono. Also known as Stum and Richard, he loved flying, Hawaii, and traveling with his wife, Zelma Jean, and their close friends. While his seriousness never faded, he was known for his generosity. Everyone always went to him to seek out his knowledge — on fishing, boating, flying, finances, trigonometry, chess, cars, and cards.
Stum was a resident of Sunset Beach/Huntington Beach for 54 years and his teaching career spanned 31 years. In addition to his wife, Zelma Jean Ono, Richard is survived by two daughters and three step-daughters: Karen Hammond, Emiko Ono, Suzanne Santia-Gorham, Celeste Santia, and Leslie Picon, as well as five grandchildren. He is also survived by three brothers, Tosh Ono, Ken Ono, and Ron Ono.
Richard graduated from Long Beach Poly, Long Beach City College, and Long Beach State. He served in the Coast Guard Reserves (Alameda Island, CA) from 1962 to 1968. In 2017, Richard returned to Heart Mountain Internment Camp for the first time since he was interned there as a child. Donations can be made to the Heart Mountain, Wyoming Foundation (HMWF). A celebration of his life will take place on March 10, 2018 at the Greenbrook Clubhouse, 18222 Santa Joanana, Fountain Valley from 2-4pm.

Published by Orange County Register on Feb. 4, 2018.
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So very sad to read of his passing. Sandie, Eric, Kristine and Adam Ebert.

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