Masataka-Mizushima-Obituary

Masataka Mizushima

Boulder, Colorado

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Professor Emeritus Masataka "Seth" Mizushima, 91, passed away peacefully at home on May 28th, 2014. He was surrounded by family including his wife, Yoneko.

A Celebration of Masataka 's Life will be held in the Commons Room on the 11th floor of Gamow Tower in the Duane Physics Building...

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I have fond memories of Professor Mizushima and the time that I was blessed to be part of his extended family. My condolences go out to his family.

Dear Yoneko
You and your daughters have earned a unique respect for the Mizushima family through the inspirational service held for Masataka last week. The written obituary was a thoughtful meld of a traditional Japanese history and an expression of a vigorous and productive life in the USA, beautifully written. Guests at the memorial expressed full respect for Seth, both for his professional position and his personal touches. I especially enjoyed Seth's expressed choice of a religious...

Dear Yoneko (Sensei), I am sorry that we will not be able to travel to Boulder for the memorial service. Thank you for your warm hospitality at your beautiful home and thank you and Seth for coming to our wedding in 1997. Seth was such an accomplished man who led a long and fulfilling life!My thoughts will be with you and your children tomorrow.

To Yoneko, Nana, Naomi, Nori, Nobu and Nita - I am sorry for your loss of Seth. My thoughts go back to the many times we were in your home when all the children were still small. Seth and Yoneko were always wonderful hosts who made us feel at home. All your girls were friendly to our children. We all felt very close to your family and very much valued the friendship with all of you. Those are wonderful memories, which we cherish. You were all very important to our family. We wish all of you...