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Kiyoto Oki Obituary
Kiyoto Bob Oki passed away November 1st. He was 91 years old. Born in Bellingham, he married Kimi Oki while in the Minidoka Internment Camp during WWII in 1945. He served honorably in the U.S. Army Military Intelligence and received the Congressional Gold Medal.
Bob is survived by his wife of 69 years Kimi, son Scott (Laurie), son Robert, daughter Marsha (Mike) Shiyama and his five grandchildren, David Shiyama, Erin Shiyama, Alexander Oki, Nicholas Oki and Elisabeth Callan Oki.
Bob co-founded the Imperials Drum & Bugle Corps in 1966 and volunteered as Business Director for many years.
In acknowledgement of Bob's wishes there will be no funeral or memorial services. Remembrances can be made to Densho.org, a non-profit established to preserve the stories of Japanese Americans who were interred during WWII.
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Bill Frenette
October 27, 2019
I remember the times Kimi called me regarding a needed repair for one of their window coverings. I smiled when they called, because I knew I was going to spend time with Mr. Oki in their kitchen, hearing interesting stories of the past, and discussing the possibilities of the future. Great memories. What a wonderful man. I am not a member of the family, but I think of him quite often and smile at those times.
November 6, 2014
Our Deepest Sympathies to the Oki family. Sunday breakfast will forever be changed. "Grandpa" is missed dearly but not forgotten.
Mary Lynn Higashi
November 5, 2014
Our Deepest Sympathies to all of you. Jon and I have lots of great memories. Starting from the Imperial days to Marsha and Mike's Wedding in Hawaii. Lots of great times were had. We will cherish these great memories. He was a wonderful, wonderful man. Our thoughts and prayers are with all of you.
November 4, 2014
My sympathy to the Oki family. What a wonderful man, I will miss our talks, and hope to stay in touch with Mrs. Oki. Bill Frenette
John Antonelli
November 3, 2014
My deepest sympathy to the Oki family. Mr. Oki was a great man and will never for get what he did for the Seattle Imperials.
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