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Frances Tashima Obituary
March 14, 1921 - December 8, 2015
Born Livingston, CA, March 14, 1921. Died Sacramento, December 8, 2105, from complications of Alzheimer's disease. Preceded in death by her husband, Takayuki Tashima, daughter, Frances Jean and sister, Martha Tsuchiya. Graduated from Colorado State College, Greeley, after wartime evacuation to Amache Japanese Internment Camp. Long-time teacher for Livingston Union School District and member of Livingston United Methodist Church. Sadly missed by her children, Jim Tashima (Mary Purvis) and Susan Toppenberg (Val), grandchildren Robert Tashima (Amanda Pearson), Jean Tashima (Geoff Price), Alec Toppenberg and Kelly Toppenberg, and great-grandaughter, Lyra Price. Frances also leaves behind her devoted sister, Janet Tashima, nephews Niel and Eugene, in-laws, nephews, nieces and many friends. Thank you to the staff at Waterleaf at Land Park for taking care of Frances. In lieu of koden or flowers, donations to your local animal shelter or SPCA would be appreciated. A memorial service will be held at a later date.
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Susan Uhrhammer Brower
December 28, 2015
My condolences go out to Jim and his family. I have so many happy memories of our days at LHS, and know that your mother was a key part of your being such a good, kind person. Take care.
December 28, 2015
My thoughts are with your family during this time of loss. Maggie Nunes
Anne Ramsay Estes
December 27, 2015
Bless you Fran! Rest in Peace. You were a great teacher. I enjoyed working with you at Campus Park! Thank you for all of your guidance .
December 27, 2015
Sorry I click off too soon. That last message was from me, Mrs. Costa. Once again, sorry for your loss.
Mrs. Costa
December 27, 2015
So sorry for your loss. She was a very sweet lady and I was so fortunate to know her and appreciated the time she took to come to my class and do a presentation on Japan. I also remember her on Grandparents Day. XOXOX to all the family.
Michael McGuire
December 26, 2015
Rest in peace, Mrs. Tashima. Thanks for the memories!
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