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1927
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2014
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Dorothy Yamada Obituary
Feb. 3, 1927 - Aug. 21, 2014
Resident of San Jose
Dorothy was born in Marysville, CA and passed away in her San Jose home. She is survived by her beloved husband Wilbur, daughters Suzanne (Bob) Schultz and Maureen (Jim) McIntosh, grandchildren Emily and Timothy McIntosh, sisters Mary Sakazaki and Eiko (Larry) Sakazaki, brother Robert Murata, and many nieces and nephews. Dorothy was preceded in death by parents Kijiro and Toju Murata, and siblings Martha, George, Mits, and Johnny.
Private services will be held. In lieu of flowers, donations may be made in her name to Wesley United Methodist Church, San Jose or Pathways Hospice Foundation.
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