Seattle, Washington
Henry Kumasaka passed away on July 29, 2020 in Seattle, Washington. The obituary was featured in The Seattle Times on August 16, 2020.
Jan and family,
I'm so sorry to hear about Ham's passing. I have so many fond memories of Ham from my childhood and my dad (Doug Luna) bringing me along to all of his monthly poker games and community/social events. I will fondly remember his generous spirit and kind soul. I'm sure he and my dad are playing a few hands of poker together now. Sending you and your family all of my love and a big hug. Thinking of you.
Mercedes Luna
March 23, 2021 | Acquaintance
Hank was wonderfully patient and kind. He always took the opportunity and time to teach and patiently waited until you got it right.
Pam Wilder
August 17, 2020 | Coworker
During my career at the Boeing Noise Lab, I always enjoyed working with Hank Kumasaka and exchanging stories:
In the late 1980s, I had the privilege of traveling to mainland China to support Hank identifying an obscure but frightening noise-vibration from a B-737 engine. Our first flight on the in-service problem airplane from Chengdu to Beijing revealed no problem and the day was spent sightseeing in Beijing. Cashing a travelers check at the bank was no problem for me with an...
Donald Boston
August 16, 2020 | Coworker
It was a pleasure to have worked with Hank at Boeing.
He always was willing to assist without hesitation.
A great engineer and a fine gentleman.
Chris Arctander
August 16, 2020 | Coworker
