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Tomio Akimoto Obituary
1926-2021
Salt Lake City, UT—Tomio (Tom) Akimoto, 94, passed away on Thursday, April 29, 2021. He was born on June 26, 1926 in Winslow, Washington to Fukuichi and Hideko Nonaka Akimoto. He married Frances Akiyama in Sept. of 1956 and has been her devoted and loving husband for 65 years.
Tom graduated in 1944 from Hunt High School in Minidoka, Idaho, and served as a sergeant in the U.S. Army during the Korean War. He was a kind, loving and generous husband, brother, uncle, and friend to many. In his youth, he was an avid athlete, and enjoyed many sports including judo, football, baseball. He and Fran led a life of service, assisting family, friends, and local organizations in need. And they were active members of the Salt Lake Buddhist Temple. Tom loved to joke around, was always smiling and had a twinkle in his eye. He brightened everyone's day.
Tom is survived by his wife, Frances, brother, Itsuo Akimoto, niece, Sharon (David) Rothstein, Kathy (Larry) Houle, nephews, Dennis Akimoto and Don Akimoto. He is preceded in death by parents, Fukuichi and Hideko Akimoto; brothers, George (Setsuko) Akimoto, Harding Akimoto, and Tetsuma Akimoto; sisters, Fumio Akimoto, Peace (Bob) Koike and Mamiyo (Leo) Iseki, and niece, Patty (Dan) Albers.
Viewing to be held at Memorial Mortuary, 5850 S 900 E, Murray, UT 84121, Saturday May15th, from 10-11am. A graveside service will follow at the SL Cemetery. Masks are requested to be worn.
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Kittie
April 30, 2024
I can't believe it's been 3 years since you left. We had spicy enchilada soup today and we were talking about how you and Gladys would mix it with the cheese soup You're very missed at Dee's
Ethel Taylor
May 6, 2021
Tom was such a nice friendly person, always asking how you doing,saw him at wonder bread where i worked ,always saw him at Obon,my husband George knew him well, always helpful & kind.
Kittie Kilpack
May 6, 2021
Tommy your gonna be missed. I was honored to wait on you these last few years. Tom always had a way of making people smile. I will save a cup of soup for you Good bye my friend Love ya,
Kittie
Jory Preston
May 5, 2021
Tom was a great guy. Always had a smile on his face. Him and his wife always treated people like there own I will miss him.
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Kittie Kilpack
May 5, 2021
Tommy I was so honored to be able to wait on you at Dee's these last couple of years even though we never got to have those Margaritas and Sushi. You will be greatly missed. I will save a cup of soup for you always. R.I.P. my friend. Love ya your friend Kittie
Kittie Kilpack
May 5, 2021
Tommy, I am honored that I was able to wait on you these last couple of years at Dee's. Even though we never got to have those Margaritas and sushi you will be greatly missed. I will save a cup of soup for you always. :) R.I.P. my friend Love ya always Kittie
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