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Tom Yamane
Resident of Los Altos
June 25, 1926-Nov. 6, 2010
Tom Yamane, 84, passed away peacefully on November 6, after a lengthy illness.
Tom is survived by his wife of 58 years, Alice; his children Ellen Flanagan (Kevin), Richard Yamane, and Sharon Yamane. He is also survived by his sister Hideko Matsumoto.
Tom Yamane founded Yamane Jeweler in 1950, in Palo Alto. In 1968, he moved the business to its location on El Camino Real in Los Altos. He worked actively in the business until he retired in 2000.
Tom enjoyed fishing and had a special passion for golf. He was a member of, and often held leadership positions in, the Sequoia Fairway Golf Club, Northern California Nisei Golf Association, Sequoia JACL, East Palo Alto Lions Club and the Palo Alto Buddhist Temple.
Family and friends are invited to funeral services on Friday, November 12th at 2pm, at the Palo Alto Buddhist Temple, 2751 Louis Road, Palo Alto.
The family extends its sincere appreciation to Tom's caregivers at Cedar Crest Nursing Center and Rehabilitation in Sunnyvale, Visiting Angels of Sunnyvale, and Pathways Hospice.
To view/sign guestbook go to cusimanocolonial.com
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Todd Tsukushi
November 11, 2010
Alice, Ellen, Rick & Sharon, our hearts go out to you. Tom was such a dynamic personality and perfect match for my father. When I told my dad of Tom's passing he became very quiet and noted that they had been friends since Japanese School almost 80 years ago. Dad's recovery from his stroke has reached a point where he is more coherent and easily transported and just last week we had talked about visiting Tom at the Cedar Home. Mentioning Tom always brings a mischievous smile to Dad's face.
Peace and Love,
Todd, Candi, Kevin and Alyssa Tsukushi
November 10, 2010
Dearest Ellen,
I'm thinking about you and your dear family during your painful loss. Your father was a beautiful soul and was loved by many.
I hope that when you're ready, I can offer my support to you.
My love to you and your family.
Linda Bertirotti Oppido
Thompson & Linda Sako
November 10, 2010
We were so sorry to hear about Uncle Tom. Our thoughts and prayers are with all of you during this difficult time.
Losing a parent is so very hard.
Peace,
Paulette Hubbs Marta
November 10, 2010
My condolences on your loss. It is so difficult to lose a parent. I just lost my mom this year too.
Sympathy Always,
Roxy Montana
November 10, 2010
I am sorry for your family's loss, Ellen.
Roxy Montana (aka "Rieker") LAHS 1971
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