Misao-Minagi-Obituary

Misao Minagi

Portland, Oregon

Jun 26, 1919 – Mar 1, 2025

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BORN
June 26, 1919
DIED
March 1, 2025
LOCATION
Portland, Oregon

Obituaries

Misao Yoshihara Minagi passed away peacefully after over a century of resilience, dedication and love. Her early education was in Okayama, Japan and graduated from Girls Polytechnic High School in Portland, OR. She built a career as a seamstress at White Stag and Jantzen Sportswear. She embodies...

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Our deepest sympathies to your family in the loss of your matriarch Misao Minagi. I was able to share some great adventures with our love of mushrooms; sharing stories of her learning mushroom hunting out her back door in Japan from her mother, learning the mushrooms of Mt. Hood and us venturing out in all kinds of weather (one time ending up in the middle of a cattle drive). We talked mushrooms and recipes. I didn't share her love of Kuroko mushrooms, but was able to share the information...

Misao was an amazing woman. What stories and memories she shared with us. What a fascinating life she lived. She lived through and created history of significance that formed our current lives. She will be missed.