Barry Sadao Kikuchi

Barry Sadao Kikuchi, passed away on January 21, 2019 after battling cancer for the past three years. He was born in Seattle, Washington on September 3, 1947, to Iwao Kikuchi (who passed away 3 months prior to his birth) and Shizue Toda Kikuchi.

Barry graduated in 1965 from Garfield High School in Seattle. After receiving his Business Degree from Seattle University, he pursued a career in the wine and liquor industry. In retirement, he volunteered for The City of Kent's Meals on Wheels and worked at the ShoWare Center in Kent.

He is survived by his mother Shizue, loving wife, Shelley Yamada Kikuchi, his siblings, Fred Kikuchi (Sue) and Frances Aoki (Ken) and their families, as well as many other relatives.

We wish to thank the many friends and family members who have been there and supported Barry over the last 71 years. A big THANK YOU goes to Dr. William Harris and his staff at Seattle Cancer Care Alliance for their outstanding, kind and knowledgeable care and to the many other medical providers at the University of Washington Medical Center and at Kaiser Permanente/Group Health who helped battle his cancer.

No public service will be held. In lieu of flowers, koden or remembrances, please make a donation to SCCA, Fred Hutchinson Cancer Research Center, or any charity of your choice. Please hold friends and family close to you.

Arrangements under the direction of Evergreen-Washelli Funeral Home, Seattle.

Please sign Barry's online Guestbook at www.Legacy.com.

To plant trees in memory, please visit the Sympathy Store.

Published by The Seattle Times on Jan. 27, 2019.

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February 6, 2019

Dear Shelly

From both of us @ Toyota of renton
Our deepest condolence to you and your family. Barry was a very good man and will be missed.

From Thomas Le & Riz Cornel

January 29, 2019

Dear Shelly,

From all of us here at Heritage Wealth Advisors, we want to express our sincere condolences to you and your family. We are all here to help you if you need us.

Please know we are thinking of you at this time of your lost.

Steve Fox

January 28, 2019

Dear Shelley -- so very sad to learn about Barry. Holding you close in my heart. May you find comfort and peace in your memories and the love of your friends and family. Take good care.

Carol Dickinson, Seattle

Sue Stevenson

January 28, 2019

RIP Barry. Condolences to Shelley and the rest of your family.
Sue Stevenson, from your Mariner family.

Gayle George-Sackett

January 28, 2019

Thinking of you Shelley. Sending hugs.

SUSAN BRAGG

January 27, 2019

I have been blessed by working with Shelley, and for having the honor of Barry being a special friend. I will forever keep the great memories of you in my heart. Our Love & Friendship Always, Sue, Gary and Brad

Pat Wong

January 27, 2019

Shelley, the years have passed so quickly. We are so lucky to have such great memories of Barry. Me from the day of going to farm to pick berrys, school and the years afterwards. Please know we are thinking of you at this time of your lost. Would love to see you.
Pat & Steve. Wong

Jan Hunsley

January 27, 2019

It was with tremendous sadness that I learned today of the death of a friend, Barry Kikuchi. I first met Barry in 1990 when I was a wine specialist in Seattle and he was one of my sales reps. Barry was hard-working, conscientious, meticulous and funny...a genuinely nice and considerate person. We had a lot of great conversations over the seven years we worked together. I knew where he and Shelley sat at the Mariner games and I always tried to make it a point to run over for a quick visit between innings. It was great to still be able to see him, even though I had moved on to a different job and he had retired. My deepest condolences to Shelley and the rest of Barry's family...I shall always remember him.

Stan Hiraoka

January 27, 2019

I have very found memories of our teenage years, especially the joy of playing basketball in the Buddhist gym late into the evening and playing for the Bandits. I will always cherish your friendship and memories

Jill Eshenbaugh

January 27, 2019

Shelley, my thoughts and prayers are with you in this difficult time. I so enjoyed meeting Barry and talking with you both about trips you were taking and our common love of travel. As the days and weeks pass, and as you return to life's routine, please feel comforted knowing the Mariner family is there for you.

Steve Okamura

January 27, 2019

Barry, thank you for all the wonderful memories we shared together - Boy Scouts, the Drum & Bugle Corp. Garfield High School, the Bandits basketball team and more. I will always cherish those memories. RIP my friend.

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