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Ai Yokota Obituary
A native and lifetime resident of Sacramento, born October 29, 1924, Ai passed away peacefully on January 11, 2003. Ai was preceded in death by her parents Tsukane and Hatsu Yokota and her brother Masao Chuck Yokota. She is survived by her brother Art Yokota and sisters Mitsuko (Walter) Slater and Akiko (Edward) Ito, devoted friend and niece Judy (John) Parker; many loving nieces and nephews, grand- nephews and grand-nieces. Ai is also survived by many dear friends. Ai was Budget Officer for the Employment Development Department for thirty-eight years. She was an active member of International Training in Communication and served as International President in 1977- 78. Ai served for 26 years as a volunteer and coordinator of Reach for Recovery (American Cancer Society) and was recognized as one of President George Bush's Thousand Points of Light. She was given a key to the city of Sacramento by Mayor Richard Marriot. "Auntie" Ai always lovingly looked out for the underdog and nursed friends and family during their times of need. In lieu of flowers, donations can be made to the American Cancer Society. The Memorial Service will take place on Thursday, January 16 at 3:30 pm at the Buddhist Church of Sacramento-Betsuin, 2401 Riverside Blvd.
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Brenda Eckstein
January 18, 2003
Ai, your wonderful smile, your warmth and your encouragement enriched so many lives - including mine. Thank you!
Linda Hunt
January 16, 2003
A warm and special lady. Always there there with friendship and encouragement. In ITC she was a mentor to many.
Sarah Monteverde
January 16, 2003
I worked with Ai Yokota in the Budget Planning & Analysis Section, EDD. Ai was a good friend who encouraged me to further my state career and was a positive influence in my life.
Stephanie Booth
January 15, 2003
Always an inspiring teacher, and a lovely friend.
Lynne Trebler
January 15, 2003
When I first met Ai, we were at an ITC convention in San Francisco. I was a brand new member and had volunteered to help stuff convention packets. Some of the volunteers didn't show up for one reason or another, and the work had to be done quickly. The room we had to work in was the size of a large closet and the work was hot, and tedious. The first person I met was a gracious, hard working little "bee" named Ai. She welcomed me, showed me what to do and we worked shoulder to shoulder, along with several others and the job got done. I remember a lot of laughing and interesting conversation. Imagine my surprise to learn later that I had been working with a former ITC International President! From that moment on I admired her graciousness, humbleness, and willingness. She always had a big smile and a hug for me whenever we met. I have a gift from Ai on my coffee table in the living room of my home, and whenever I look at it I am reminded of the many good times we shared at ITC council, region, and international meetings. I learned a lot from Ai, and I will miss her.
Anita Henzler
January 15, 2003
Ai was a wonderful ITC president, a great member and person, and a role model for us all.
Anita Henzler
Geraldine Lightfoot
January 15, 2003
I will always remember you Ai and your wonderful support not only of International Training in Communication, but of me personally. We had some good times. God bless.
Shirley Watters
January 14, 2003
You will have the ITC club going strong by the time I join you "up there". You have mentored so many of us - and we'll miss you.
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