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Rosie Shimojima Obituary
Rosie Tokiko Shimojima, 90, passed away peacefully Christmas morning at Franklin House in Sumner, Washington. She was born on February 7, 1922 in Kent and graduated from Kent High School. She was known to Auburn residents from the years she worked at Weese Jewelry and Cavanaugh Hardware. She was an active member of St. Matthew Episcopal Church and served as secretary and historian for the White River Valley Japanese American Citizens League. She loved gardening, baking, quilting, and caring for her grandchildren. Rosie will always be remembered for her caring concern for others.
Rosie was preceded in death by her husband of 65 years, Sauce, and siblings: Mary Norikane, Joe Hiramatsu, and Helen Nishimoto. She is survived by her sister, Alice Baba; children: Brenda Kikuchi (George), Donna Hutchens, Linda Lewis (Harry), John Shimojima (Janis), and Shelley Roberts (Steve); grandchildren: Marc Kikuchi (Petra), Larry Hutchens (Fawn), Grant Hutchens, Jesse Roberts, and McKenzie Roberts; and great-grandchildren: Grace, Sophia, Ella, Kari, and Roy.
A memorial service will be held at St. Matthew Episcopal Church, Auburn, at 1 PM on Saturday, January 5, which would have been Rosie and Sauce's 69th anniversary. In lieu of flowers memorials may be made to the Rosie Shimojima Memorial c/o St Matthew Church, 123 L St NE, Auburn, WA 98002.
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6 Entries
Sara Shao-McVay
January 5, 2013
Thinking of you and your family this day, Donna, as you celebrate your mom's life...and your folks' anniversary. What a beautifully appropriate day for her service!
Barbara Moore
January 4, 2013
John, my condolences to you and your family during this difficult time.
Penny Campbell
January 4, 2013
Aunt Rosie will always be remembered as a loving and kind woman who always had time for everyone who needed her. She will be deeply missed and remembered with love. My thoughts and prayers will be with my family.
Grant Hutchens
December 30, 2012
Rosie Shimojima was the BEST Grandma anyone could have ever asked for. I love you and miss you very much but I know in my heart that grandpa and you are reunited and very happy together again. Happy 69th Anniversary!!!
Phyllis Kanda
December 30, 2012
Donna, my condolences to you and your siblings during this difficult time.
Grant Hutchens
December 30, 2012
To the BEST grandma to walk this earth....I love you and will miss you greatly. I know that grandpa and you are happy to be with eachother again.
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