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BEN HIKOGAWA Obituary

Ben Tadahisa Hikogawa Age 74, of Seattle, passed away 1/16/2013. He was born in Tacoma, WA on 6/6/1938 to Kenneth and Amy Hikogawa. Ben graduated from the University of Washington with a BA degree in Business Administration. He was an avid Husky fan. Ben used his degree wisely and opened his own nursery, The Imperial Garden, in 1970 with his mother. He took great pride in his bonsai. He is survived by his son, Darren Hikogawa of Seattle. A memorial service will be held at 1:00pm, 1/26/2013, at the Tacoma Landmark Catering and Convention Center, 47 Saint Helens Ave, Tacoma WA. All are welcome to attend. In lieu of flowers, the family is requesting that donations be made out to the Northwest Parkinson's Foundation.

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Published by News Tribune (Tacoma) on Jan. 23, 2013.

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January 23, 2013

i grew up with Ben he was a great friend lost track of him in later years R.I.P Ben

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