Joshua Y. TSUJIMOTO

I read the story about Taro Tsujimoto in The NY Times today, 6/28/24. I hadn´t heard of it before. If your store still exists I´d visit and buy things if I´m ever in the area. I´m a Sansei living in California. You picked a good photo for your Dad´s obituary, reminds me of my father.

50! years ago, I was a child. We ( mom, dad, and kids) used to go to the store in Elma. For myself, it was as if in Japan. Although I was born here to a Japanese mother and American father, I was always keenly aware and proud of my roots. Going to the Elma store was one of my best child memories connecting me to Japan. I still have a small red pair of shoes ( for a baby, I suppose) from there. And the ! !!!!!! Even as a child, I was happy for my mother to have this place to go to....

Sorry to hear about the passing of your Dad. I use to work for him many years ago, back in the mid 60's. He was my first boss and also my first job. I worked for him and his wife for 3 years and I still have fond memories of those day working in the field, going to the market with corn and tomatoes. I always like your Dad, at time he was funny and would tell jokes. He was a great man, and a very fair man. He will be greatly missed.

My parents didn't have much money and with 8 girls it was hard to find new ways of entertaining us that did cost very much money. One of my best memories was when we would all pile into the car and go for a drive to Tsujimoto's. Your family introduced me to the wonderful culture of Japan. We were able to try seaweed cookies and other exotic (to us) treats. We always enjoyed walking all of the isles and learning new things. We spent many hours flying kites that we purchased at your store....

To my dearest family, some things I'd like to say...
but first of all, to let you know, that I arrived okay.
I'm writing this from heaven. Here I dwell with God above.
Here, there's no more tears of sadness; here is just eternal love.

Please do not be unhappy just because I'm out of sight.
Remember that I'm with you every morning, noon and night.
That day I had to leave you when my life on earth was through,
God picked me up and hugged me and He said, "I welcome...

I picked strawberries,peas, beans, etc in 1957 for your Dad when I was 12 The following 3 summers yourDad put me in the roadside market to sell. He was a great boss and a wonderful man.I have so many memories of him and your family. He will be missed by many. So sorry for your loss.

John,

What a delight and surprise it was (15 years ago?) to read about your folks' mission trip in World Magazine, their struggles and your Dad's eventual success in growing a crop during the rainy season. He certainly exemplified 'perseverence' in his efforts at developing the raised beds technique.

My condolences on the loss of your Dad. It's always hard to lose a parent.

God Bless,

Dan Weise

Connie, I wish to extend my symapthy with the passing of your father-in-law to you & your family. May you find peace & joy & love as you celebrate the life of Joshua Tsujimoto.
Susan Gould (former student @ ECC))

My Sympathy
Mr. Coblentz
ICHS--Retired