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Mitsuko Proctor Obituary
Visitation will be held 1pm-3pm Thursday, November 15th at the Cremation Society of Alaska, 7216 Lake Otis Pkwy, Anchorage.
Mitsuko was born March 13, 1932 in Nagasaki City, Japan. She was employed as an accountant for 20 years with DFS North America-Duty Free. She received numerous awards for her loyalty, trustworthiness, honesty, and dedication. Mitsuko loved playing bingo, crocheting, watching sumo wrestling and gardening.
Her family wrote: "She was an A-Bomb survivor and a daughter of a carpenter who helped rebuild Nagasaki City, Japan after the war. She was a cute little lady, shy as a caterpillar. Once she got to know you, she became a big beautiful social butterfly. She was a good devoting mother and grandmother, living her life for her children and grandchildren. She will be missed by her family and friends."
Mitsuko is survived by her daughter, Ellen Frank; sons, James and Edwin Proctor; granddaughters ,Naoko Proctor-Fajen and Michiko Maleski; great granddaughters, Adelle and Sakura, all of Anchorage; brothers, Kozo Takatani, and Yukimori Takatani; sister, Hanako Kitamura; nephews, Koji Kitamura, Tatsuya Kitamura, Kazuyuki Nishida, Akiyuki Nishida, Katsuyuki Takaya and Kosuke Takatani; nieces, Masae Matsuda, Kaeko Takaya and Yoko Takatani, all of Nagasaki, Japan; many great nephews and nieces and all of her wonderful friends.
She is preceded in death by her father, Koshiro Takatani; mother, Matsuyo (Katayama) Takatani; brother, Ryuichi Takaya; sisters, Shizuo Takatani and Hatsue Nishida; and son-in-law, Julio Frank.
Arrangements by the Cremation Society of Alaska. An online guestbook can be signed at www.alaskacremation.com
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Memories and Condolences
for Mitsuko Proctor
james
November 7, 2023
its been 10 years, always on our minds, forever in our hearts. you and Betty together in the cookie jar, Kims mom lighting all of you up...
James Proctor
November 17, 2012
THANK YOU EVERYONE THAT ATTENDED THE SERVICE, FOR THE CONDOLENCES AND BEST WISHES, ALL OF US IN THE FAMILY APPRECIATE EVERY EFFORT AND THOUGHT.
Karri P.
November 16, 2012
I wish I could have met you. I know your family has greatly benefited from your strength, courage, love and kindness. It is exactly what will lead them through...Your Soul is free..
Take Care Eddie and Family
mitsko, james, betty, houston zoo
November 16, 2012
mitsuko, donna, james, Betty
November 16, 2012
Mitsuko, Naoko, James
November 16, 2012
mitsuko and grandbaby Lyla
November 16, 2012
mitsuko and naoko
November 16, 2012
mitsuko and May
November 16, 2012
Kris Rietz
November 15, 2012
I had the pleasure of working with Mitsuko at DFS Anchorage for a number of years 70/80's and remember her fondly.
The only thing small about her was her size. Her heart and spirit more than compensated for that. May she rest in peace.
My condolences to her family.
Jeremy
November 14, 2012
She was my Grandmother, wish I could of had the opportunity to see her one last time, my whole family always said what a sweet lady she was. RIP Grandma
Sandra Smith
November 14, 2012
I am so sorry for your loss, may the family cherish the good memories of Mitsuko as you receive comfort and peace from God. Psalms 55:22.
Paula von Gemmingen
November 14, 2012
Mitsuko and i shared an office when i first went to work at DFS. She was a great comfort those first days.. she taught me well and kept me laughing. My thoughts and prayers to those she left behind.
Talbot Chang
November 14, 2012
My condolence to the family for the loss...
May you gain peace and strength soon.
Glen Faulkner
November 13, 2012
Mitsuko was the mother of my good friend, no, my brother James. She was remarkable for the fact that she raised very smart kids and was a very kind person with a great heart. She will be missed by those that loved her and those that loved her kids.
yoko young
November 13, 2012
I'm sorry to hear about Mitsuko san passed
away, She was kind & gentle person,
my condolences & prayer goes to family
Millie Taylor
November 13, 2012
I'm so sorry to hear of Mitsuko's passing. I only met her once or twice, but from the time I did, I thought she was the most amazing lady. My condolences to Mouse and Michi on the loss of their dear grandmother.
Visit to Fort hood Tx. 2009
Donna Davis
November 13, 2012
This was one Amazing woman, Very pleasant , kind, sweet and so very Loving. We have been blessed having her in our lives and was always so nice to have her visit us. She will be greatly Missed.
Tina Nelson-Makinson
November 13, 2012
I want to Thank You for raising the only son I know of yours; Edwin. He has been a dear friend of mine for 27 years and has always been someone you can count on. What a precious soul that you brought into this world. I wish that I had been given the privelidge of meeting you...
November 13, 2012
Thoughts and Prayers for your family at this diffucult time.
The West Family
james proctor
November 13, 2012
I am so gonna miss your smile and laughter, the look in your eyes when you held or played with the grandbabies, love you mom
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