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1929
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2023
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Ruth Sasaki Obituary
Ruth was born April 6, 1929, in The Dalles, Oregon to Toichiro and Sumiko Kuga. She grew up in the Gresham-Troutdale area of Oregon, where her parents ran a farm. During World War II, the family was relocated to the Minidoka Internment camp in Hunt, Idaho and interned there from 1942-1945.
After leaving camp, they moved to the Ontario area. Ruth graduated from Ontario High School in 1947 and went to Portland, OR for one year to attend the Hireta Fashion School for Sewing.
She was married to Roy Sasaki for 40 years before his passing in 1988. They made their home in Fruitland raising six children.
Education was very important to Mom and Dad. Never having the opportunity themselves to attend college, they encouraged their six children to graduate from college. All six children became teachers.
From 1963 to 1994 Ruth worked at Eastside Cafe in Ontario and later was the hostess at Orphan Annie's in Caldwell from 1995 to 2019. During her time at Orphan Annie's, she was a staple of the restaurant and everyone who ate there knew Ruth. She loved her job because of the wonderful customers.
Ruth loved baking, cooking, and chatting with the customers. She enjoyed all holidays especially New Year's Day with the traditional Japanese cuisine.
Ruth was preceded in death by her parents Toichiro and Sumiko Kuga, husband Roy, daughter Sandra Tucker, brothers Shunichi, Jim and Roy Kuga, sister Fujie Kuga, and grandson Eric Nettleton.
Ruth is survived by Mike and Sue Sasaki, Cathy Sasaki-White and good friend Jerry Houk, Patti and Chuck Ward, Leland and Julie Sasaki, Ellen and Randy Nettleton, son-in-law George (Buzz) Tucker, brother Tad Kuga, 11 grandchildren and 11 great grandchildren.
The family would like to extend a special thank you to St. Alphonsus surgical staff, Dr. Fredline, Meadow View staff, Linda Smith, Fun and Kim Yee, and Jewel Fouts.
Ruth's Celebration of Life will be held on April 15, 2023 at 10:00 a.m. at Thomas Jefferson Charter School, 1209 Adam Smith Ave., Caldwell. In honor of Ruth, wear your favorite sports team clothing,
A private family burial will take place at the Evergreen Cemetery in Ontario, Oregon after the Celebration of Life.
In lieu of flowers or money, the family prefers donations be made to your favorite charity, school program or athletic team. Condolences may be shared with the family at www.dakanfuneralchapel.com
To plant trees in memory, please visit the Sympathy Store.
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Tim Mccarthy
April 12, 2023
My condolences to the Sasaki family . Growing up with Mike and Leland in Fruitland, Ruth and Roy provided support and encouragement. I am very thankful for the countless hours and wonderful times they put in for me. Ruth always had a table/booth for me at the Eastside Cafe in Ontario. She was a wonderful mother/parent who encouraged her children to participate and be caring friends. She will not be forgotten and will live in lasting memory.
Angie Barnes
February 12, 2023
Ruth was a staple at Orphan Annie´s and always greeted our family with love. She was always ready with a bowl of candy for my kids who were so little at the time and always knew to look for Ruth. So many great memories with Ruth and the Orphan Annie´s family. Praying for her family and sending you all love as you grieve her loss.
Joan Burmester
February 9, 2023
Many special memories of the whole Sasaki family and Ruth. Ruth was such a loving person from the time I met her. Sandy and I were college roommates at Boise State so that's how I met all of them. May Roy, Ruth and Sandy all be reunited.
Rex and I send our sympathies to all of you.
Rex and Joan (Schafer) Burmester
Kenneth Kubosumi
February 7, 2023
Ruth was always nice to me when we ate at Orphan Annies. She was very friendly and I caught up with all the news about her son Mike and his wife Sue from out College of Idaho days.
Carolyn Rees
February 5, 2023
Ruth greeted me the night I met the man of my dreams, and greeted us on many happy, unforgettable evenings over the following years.
Carla J Enrico
February 5, 2023
Mike, Sue, Leland and Julie and family
My deepest sympathies on the loss of your mom. It is so hard to lose our parents. My thoughts and prayers are with you all.
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