Ida H. Kobayashi

1943 - 2014

BORN

1943

DIED

2014

Ida Kobayashi Obituary

Kobayashi, Ida H. 12/28/1943 ~ 02/08/2014 Ida H. Kobayashi passed away at home surrounded by family on February 8, 2014, from pancreatic cancer. She was 70 years old. She was born in Arizona in an interment camp during World War II to mother Fumiko Furuya and father Harry Shinjiro Moritomo. She is survived by her two children, Kevin and Erin Kobayashi and three grandchildren, Janissa, Tobyn, and Kristen, one sister Jan Moritomo Cleary and two brothers, Buddy and Jerry Moritomo. She was a very caring Registered Nurse for over 30 years of service at Little Company Of Mary Hospital in Torrance, Ca. She was "Nurse Of The Year in 2006." She was a very devoted grandmother and loved every moment with her grandchildren. She was well loved and she will be greatly missed and always in our hearts. Services were held on Feb. 21 in Torrance, Ca.

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Published by San Diego Union-Tribune on Mar. 23, 2014.

Memories and Condolences
for Ida Kobayashi

14 Entries

Erin Kobayashi

May 4, 2015

Thank you for all your fond memories it's been over a year since my mom has passed and it has been a hard one.
For those of you who did not know she was diagnosed with stage 4 pancreatic cancer in late aug 2013 doctor said she had 21/2 months to live but she fought for another 3 months. We miss her dearly and passed too quickly before our eyes.
She was always on the go with her smile helping people until the last 3 months. Thank you for remembering her. God bless

April 4, 2014

Erin & Kevin - We lived next door to your family when you were on Melbourne drive. Your mother came over to watch my eldest, Jason (age 3) when I went into labor with his brother. We have many fond memories of Ida and her wonderful caring personality. My heartfelt condolences to your family.
Roseanna Bornholdt
Roseanna Bornholdt

March 26, 2014

I am sorry to learn about Ida's passing. I knew her at Memorial Junior High, San Diego High and San Diego State. I was honored to be the master of ceremonies at her wedding reception, when the Mayor of San Diego, Mayor Daly, presented the key to the city to Ida and her husband. I pray that the family is comforted at this difficult time.
Matt Sato

ALAN D Borisoff

March 25, 2014

I was your Mom's CPA for many years and always enjoyed talking to her. Please accept my condolences. Please let me know if there is anything you need.

Alan D Borisoff cpa

TRINA BRIGHAM-BROWN

March 25, 2014

Ida and I attended Memorial Jr. High and San Diego High together. She was smart, always graceful and a pleaseure to be around. Our 50th Class Reunion was the last time we hugged , laughed and spoke. She always made you feel as if we had seen each other the week before.
All I can offer are my deepest sympathy and prayers to her children grandchildren and friends who have lost a loved one.

Barbara Schoenberger

March 24, 2014

It was a pleasure to have known Ida. We saw each other at our 50th high school reunion and talked about our careers as nurses. She talked about coming back to San Diego and getting into home health. She must have been very special to be nurse of the year. My condolences to the family. I'm glad I got to see her at the reunion.

March 24, 2014

What can I say about this special lady? Ida was a gentle, kind and caring person who always greeted you with a smile. We attended Memorial Jr. High School, San Diego High School and SDSU together. After we went our separate ways, our high school reunions brought us back together and it was as if time stood still and we were all back at school doing something “silly”. The last time I saw Ida was at our 50th Reunion in 2012. As always, we greeted each other with lots of hugs – I wish we had more time to talk but we were suppose to get together with Dorothy & Pam for a Day at the Races at Del Mar last August but at the last minute, Ida said she was not feeling well and had to bow out. She sent me an email, “I was there with you in spirit. And so would have been there betting for the "best looking horse" if I could. Lets get together again, ok? So cherish all the great endearing memories of growing up and so much fun. Luv Ida” Luv you, too, Ida.

Marci Paraiso Heider
SDHS Class of ‘62

March 23, 2014

Your mom, sister was a very special lady. We all hung out together after the high school football games. I'm so glad that I was able to see her again at the class reunion. She still had the beautiful smile and special way about her that drew people to want to be with her. Truly special person. It is a sad day,,,
Christine Otsuji Nagami

Maridel Magnuson Moulton

March 23, 2014

The world has lost one of its loveliest smiles and kindest people. Those of us who knew her from SDHS will forever be blessed by her warmth and friendship. Deepest sympathy to her family.

March 23, 2014

I remember her taking her kids to karate .rest in peace.

Thomas Jackson

March 23, 2014

I remember her as a truly special person at San Diego High. At our 45th and 50th Reunions she looked I had remembered her for high school. She will be truly missed.

Patricia Garcia

March 23, 2014

I will always remember her kindness, smile and hugs. I feel so fortunate to have been able to get a hug, and talk to her at our last reunion. We went to Memorial Jr High, and
Graduated together from SD High.

Praying for all her family

Rest in peace my friend
Pat Garcia

March 23, 2014

I totally remember her from San Diego High School, very loving and popular classmate, may she Rest In Peace...