Shizuko K. Wiles

SHIZUKO K. WILES Shizu Wiles, 80, passed away Saturday, July 23rd with her family and close neighbor by her side. She will be joining her son, Daniel, in eternal life. Shizu was born on March 7, 1931 to Rinzo and Aki Kobayashi in Tokyo, Japan. She met her future husband, Lloyd Wiles, while he was stationed in Japan serving in the United States Air Force. They were married 54 years at the time of her passing. Together they raised two children, Jesse Wiles and Brenda Miller. She was a devoted wife and mother who never put her own interests before the needs of her family, and gave unselfishly to all those she met. Her job as a homemaker was her proudest role. Shizu was a strong women who could accomplish anything she set her mind to. She held on to her Japanese heritage and beliefs until her death, but one of her proudest moments was becoming an American citizen. She taught herself how to read, write, and speak English, and eventually got a license to drive. - Through it all, she put family first, keeping an immaculate home, and cooking three meals every day. She devoted much of her time and energy as a caregiver to her husband in her later years. Shizu enjoyed spending time with her children and granddaughters, Brittany and Lauren Miller. She loved tending her vegetable garden and her roses. Shizu had a green thumb and could grow plants and cactus in any weather. She enjoyed visits from her Japanese friends, and traveling with her daughter and her family. Although Shizu was small in stature, she taught us strength and courage. While her life was cut short unexpectedly, she will live on in the lives of all she touched through her gift of altruism, her tender smile, and her gentle touch. Shizu is survived by her husband Lloyd, son Jesse, daughter Brenda, granddaughters Brittany and Lauren Miller, and Tori Wiles, and grandsons Tony and Daniel Jesse Wiles. She was preceded in death by a son, Daniel Gene Wiles. A Service of Tribute and Love will be held at the Eternal Hills Chapel on Saturday, July 30, 2011 at 10:00 A.M.