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Luther Shimozaki Obituary
He leaves behind his beloved wife of 53 years, Nuiko Shimozaki of Stockton and his loving children; Terrie (Clint) Yamanaka of Woodbridge and Dr. Kenneth (Karen) Shimozaki of Stockton. Loving HiButchie (grandfather) of Curtis and Marcus Yamanaka and Kenton and Chad Shimozaki. Loving brother of Charlie (June) Shimozaki of Lodi, Oscar (Corrine) Shimozaki of Victorville, Mike (Mary) Shimozaki of Stockton and Henry (Fran) Shimozaki of Rocklin. Loving brother in law of George Mori of Lodi, Kaz Shimozaki of Lodi and George and Megumi Kitagawa of Stockton. Loving nephew of Chizuru Yanagi of Massachusetts. He leaves behind numerous nieces and nephews. Luther was preceded in death by his loving brother, San of Lodi and loving sister Nancy Mori of Lodi.
Family and friends are invited to attend a memorial service on Sunday, December 20, 2009 at 4:30 p.m. in the Stockton Buddhist Temple, 2820 Shimizu Dr., Stockton. Rev. Charles Kenko Hasegawa officiating. Max Carroll assisting the family. Private committal at the Stockton Buddhist Temple.
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Memories and Condolences
for Luther Shimozaki
Barbara Day
December 25, 2009
I would like to give my condolence's to Luther's family. I knew Luther from M&R packing. Luther was a very nice person and will be dearly missed. Barbara Day
Christine and Bill Hinderman
December 24, 2009
Our deepest sympathy to Terrie and family. We are so sorry we did not attend the funeral, unfortunately we only found out about Luther's passing today. Our prayers and thoughts are will you all.
Junie Formerly of Asahi-ya
December 23, 2009
Please accept my deepest sympathy, I was not able to attend the service this last weekend but my thoughts were with the family. Mr. Shimozaki always made me laugh with his stories, he loved to joke around. My condolences to Mrs. Shimozaki, Terrie and Ken.
Mike Manna
December 22, 2009
Shimozaki Family,
My sincerest condolences. Luther was the man that took me under his wing when I first started growing grapes..TOKAYS... I WILL MISS HIM
ROSEMARY CARLIN
December 20, 2009
Please accept my deepest sympathies.
Lazaro & Gloria Reyes
December 20, 2009
Our Family was very saddened of the news of Luthers Passing.We have known and worked for and with Luther for over 40 years. Luther was a great friend who always shared his experiences and always gave us great advice. Luther you will be missed greatly. I (joe) thank you for teaching me how to drive, and all the great times working. With this we express our deepest sympathy.
Reyes Family - Lodi
Art & Joyce Supnet
December 20, 2009
Shimozaki Family,
Please accept our deepest sympathy and condolences. God Bless.
Douglas & Audrey Clark
December 19, 2009
We were very sadden by the news of Luther's passing. We both have known Luther and his family for more than 30 years. My wife and I both worked with Luther in the packing shed on Lockeford St. and Main St. we always enjoyed his humor, his kidding around,his knowledge of the packing business. I use to love watching Luther negotiate with the cherry vendors going back and fourth on the price. And always respecting the people he dealt with, no matter which walk of life they came from. My wife and I both loved the stories he told of his life, his youth, his experience's, and the way he has taught people to respect one another.We feel very fortunate that we had just seen Luther, his wife, Terrie with her husband and boys on Thanksgiving Day at Jackson Rancheria, where we enjoyed sitting across from them. Luther will always be remembered in our hearts and memories as we go down lives path. We feel very fortunate that Luther touched our lives. Our prayers and thoughts are with the family.
Linda Garing
December 18, 2009
Working at Christensen's, I came to know Luther as the gentlemen who always came in with a smile on his face and a story to tell. He was a very interesting person, truly one of a kind. My thoughts and prayers are with his family at this time of loss.
Dora Estella Varo (Fujishige)
December 18, 2009
I have known Luther since my children were infants from Stockton Buddhist Temple. He was always very kind to me. When my children started all playing basketball I would always see him around. He would offer B-Ball advise for my son and daughters or we would have random conversations during practice or at the games. He was always a joy to be around. He was my Church and Basketball icon and I will sadly miss him. My condolences to the Shimozaki and Yamanaka families.
December 18, 2009
Luther,
Thanks for all your help and knowledge in my 30 years at M&R. You will be greatly missed.
Jim Quaschnick
December 18, 2009
Dearest Shimosaki family,
On hehalf of the Nunez family, we would like to extend our deepest condolensces to the entire Shimosaki family. Luther was very much a part of our life since we worked for him, and brother Mike, for many years during the 60's and 70's. He will be dearly missed by all of us. Our prayers go out to the entire family. God bless you!
Respectfully,
Lupe Nunez
Bertha Nunez-Husebey
Chavelo Nunez
Joel Nunez
John Murray
December 18, 2009
I knew Luther for a few years when I workws in Lodi, he was a positive man whom I admired quite a bit. Always with a smile and joke, he uplifted me on many occasions. And I remember that he could ALWAYS out eat me, even though I outweighed him by 75 lbs! he will be missed.
Margie Angel Fonseca Vega
December 18, 2009
My name is Margie and I have known Luther since I started working at M&R April of 2009. Although I have only known Luther for less than a year, I feel like I have known him forever. Every morning Luther would come in the office around 9am and we would talk for hours about anything and everything. We would talk about how he would always wear the same blue hat, yet he said he had hundreds at home. He would tell me stories of his youth and about his children. He would also talk about his infamous coin collection and his beloved wife. He always had a different perspective on life, which I'm sure every one already knows. Luther would always tell me how proud he was of his grand children; especially the one that was taking advanced math for his age. Sometimes when he came in he would try to teach me Japanese words or ask me riddles. Luther made my mornings at M&R very pleasant and I will miss him dearly. He was a GREAT man with honest morals and principles; I feel privileged to have known Luther. I wish I could have attended the service, but I will be out of the country on that day. I offer all of my condolences for the loss of a wonderful and vibrant man, but we all know he is in a better place and in peace. Rest in Peace Luther, I will miss you dearly.
Much Love,
Margie Angel Fonseca Vega
John & Maria Milford
December 18, 2009
We'll miss Luther very much. Sincerest condolences during this sad time.
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