Kayoko Ishihara - Weisheitinger
September 25, 1932 - December 2, 2020
Kayoko passed away peacefully on December 2, 2020 at her home in Windsor. She was born and raised in Yokohama, Japan. A Japanese Seamstress by trade, she became an artist of many talents and was most proud of her master porcelain doll making.
She married and raised her family while traveling abroad with her husband Fred during his term of service in the U.S. Army before his retirement and their move to California in 1975.
Kayoko is survived by her four children, Joan (Mick), Jean (Alan), John (Ingrid), Joey (Karen), her grandchildren Shaun, Brian, Scott, Jyssica, Heather, Tianna, Nicole and Melissa, nine great - grandchildren, numerous nieces and nephews, her sisters Toshiko and Yuriko in Yokohama, and we must not forget her four - legged children, Cookie, Bambi and Daisie. She is preceded in death by her husband Fred.
Kayoko will be honored in a private ceremony by her immediate family members. Friends and extended family will be notified once arrangements can safely be made for a Celebration of Life Ceremony in 2021.

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Published by Press Democrat on Dec. 8, 2020.

Memories and Condolences
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12 Entries

Trish

December 3, 2022

How I miss you.Time we had as friends more like family to you were.Such a big heart you had,so talented in many,many ways.I cherish everything you taught me,the Windom you share,the stories you shared with me,I will cherish them always.Was my honor to take care of,if only for awhile.We had some laughter,tears and this I will also cherish.I loved you like you were my second Mom.I will never forget you.Always in my thoughts and

Trish

December 2, 2021

Miss you so much.Your in my heart always.I was so blessed to have you in my life for so many years.The memories of you are filled with love,laughter,happiness, much more.You were such an amanzing person,with so much talent.You taught me many things,such knowledge you had.To me you were family.I will always remember you"Mom".Love and Miss you more than words could ever say.

Emi Ishihara

December 16, 2020

Aunt Kayoko,
I 'm deeply sad.I can't hold back my tears.My grandma Toshiko is also sad.
You were my favorite aunt.
Your smile is very charming and i love your smile.
Your smile makes me feel happy.
I missed you because you lived far away.
But you would have been happy because you had a lot of wonderful families together and you are with your beloved husband now, so i feel at ease.
You will always live in our heart.
I will miss youUntil we meet again someday.
I Love You
Please say Hello to my grandfather Yasuo, Piko and my dad.
From Japan with Love, Emi

yvette

December 15, 2020

Miss you so much Kayoko. You were the sweetest, kindest and most talented woman I know. RIP, until we meet again

Jyssica

December 10, 2020

Grandma,
I still do not have the words, as every-time I try to write them my eyes just fill with tears. I also can never say goodbyes.
For all those times you stood by me,
For all the truth that you made me see,
For all the joy you brought to my life,
For all the wrong that you made right,
For every dream you made come true. You're the one who held me up, Never let me fall, You're the one who saw me through, through it all. You were my strength when I was weak. You were my voice when I couldn't speak. You were my eyes when I couldn't see. You saw the best there was in me. Lifted me up when I couldn't reach, you gave me faith 'cause you believed.
-I'm everything I am, Because you loved me-
You were my inspiration.
Until we meet again,

Your Jyssica

Joan McCracken

December 9, 2020

Mom, I have no other words to say except that it's been a week since you left us and I feel so empty inside. We had our differences while I was growing up but after all was said and done even with the bickering and arguments we still had, we were like best friends. I will miss you forever and I do know that we will see each other again someday. Please say hi to everyone, Dad, Aunt Shizuko and Cousin Helen. I Love You, Joan

Trish

December 9, 2020

You will always always be in my heart.I will cherish our friendship we had for over thirty years.You taught me so much.I will never forget when you said to me i was your first American friend.You brought so much happiness into my life my family lives.You were family to us.So glad i had the time with you we laughted we talked about your life thank you my beautiful friend.Love you ❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤

Nina Lowrey

December 8, 2020

Kayoko was a treasured member of the Redwood Empire Doll and Study Club. She made exquisite dolls and many were award winners. She loved coming to our meetings and events and we loved her back. We miss you Kayoko!
Nina Lowrey,
President Redwood Empire Doll and Study Club

John Sincavage

December 8, 2020

Joan:
She was a very talented and just a good person, I have some really good memories as, "brother John" from years past. I con't really think of her and not think about your dad as well. I miss them both.
Uncle John

Joyce A Dillon

December 8, 2020

December 8, 2020
Joan,
I am so sorry for the loss of your mother. The loss of a loved one is never easy especially during this time of the year. I pray your memories of her and your love for her will bring warmth to your heart and a smile on your face when the pain of her death seeks to overwhelm you.

My prayers are with you and your family during this time of sorrow.

Love,

Tonia Hall

December 8, 2020

Joan and Family I am so sorry for your loss. You spoke fondly of your mom though I never met her I know she was a lovely lady and raised a wonderful daughter in you. I am sending you much love and light and positive healing energy my friend to you and your family. Peace be with you my friend.

Denise Mumford

December 8, 2020

Aunt Kayo you will be missed. I remember when uncle Fred first brought her to our house. She taught us origami using gum wrappers. What a talented lady.

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