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Sammie Hirata Obituary
Sammie O. HIRATA (Age 81) - a lifelong resident of Spokane, passed away peacefully at home following a long illness of cancer on December 8, 2005. He was born September 26, 1924 in Spokane, WA. He graduated from Lewis and Clark High School in 1942. He attended Whitworth and Gonzaga Universities. He served in the United States Army from 1945 to 1947. He returned to Spokane and married Lili Kajiyama in 1956. He raised his family of seven children and worked for the City of Spokane for 28 years. After his retirement he enjoyed traveling, playing cribbage, and spending time with family and friends. He is survived by his wife of 49 years, Lili; his five sons, Roli of Seattle, WA, Eric of Federal Way, WA, Terry and wife, René of Seattle, WA, Deyo of Spokane, WA and Michael of the Dominican Republic; his two daughters, Mia of Seattle, WA and Lisel and husband Mike of Cheney, WA; his two granddaughters and four great-grandchildren. A Memorial Service will be held Saturday, December 17, 2005 at 2:00 p.m. at Highland Park United Methodist Church, 611 S. Garfield. RIPLINGER FUNERAL HOME, 4305 N. DIVISION, SPOKANE, WA is in charge of arrangements.To plant trees in memory, please visit the Sympathy Store.
Memories and Condolences
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Irene Haines
December 27, 2005
Terry, Rene and Family
I was sad to hear of your loss. It is good to know he has left suffering behind. My thoughts and prayers are with you.
martin montes
December 21, 2005
En estos momentos tan dificiles ,debes saber que estamos contigo para lo que se necesite y que los queremos mucho,se que esmuy dificil encontrar consuelo en estos momentos pero ahi estamos todos lo que hemos aprendido a quererlos y que somos amigos de verdad.
martin y familia
Gail Rocheleau
December 21, 2005
Dear Terry & Wannie & family:
Please know that Bill and my thoughts and prayers are with you!! It is true that he is now in a much better place, he no longer feels pain and suffering. He has now been touched and healed by the hand of the Great Physician. Knowing this on the spiritual level is a great comfort. On the human level there are going to be times when you miss him so much and your heart will ache for him. Know that you have many friends who are here to help you through this most difficult time. Feel free to pick up the telephone and call or send an e-mail!! We are here for you!!
Love,
Bill and Gail
Daphne Hall-Putler
December 19, 2005
Dear Terry and Rene
So sorry to hear of your loss.
Know he is in a better place.
He will always be in your hearts.
I know you have had good times with him and these are the memories you will have for ever.
Much love
Daphne
Gerilynn, Shane, Alex & Kellen
December 18, 2005
Terry & Rene
We are sorry for your loss. You are in our thoughts.
Claire D.
December 15, 2005
Dearest Terry and Rene:
Another marking of the end of an era. Take this time in... there is none other like it. I will be thinking of you both and your family.
Have just spent two of the last 6 weekends in Calgary with my Dad, watching the decades expire. A time for honor, no matter what our relationships have been.
Love,
Claire
Sandi Lapenski
December 15, 2005
Terry, Rene and Family,
We are so sorry to hear of your loss. Know that those we love are never far from us. They are always in our hearts. I'm sure he will always be there for all of you.
Love, Sandi, Jim and Amanda
Keith May
December 15, 2005
Sid and I are so sorry to hear of the Sammie's passing. Losing a loved one is never easy. We hope that all of your wonderful memories of Sammie will be of great comfort to you. Please accept our condolences.
Linda U.
December 14, 2005
Dearest Ne and Terry (and family),
I am very sorry to learn of your loss, and I believe as you, that it is a blessing that he is no longer in pain and suffering. Although, he has left this world I know that he will always be in your hearts and will contact you from time to time. For the two of you, please have a safe trip and know that you are loved.
XOXO, Linda E. Uyeji
Jeri Callahan
December 14, 2005
While I never had the privilege of meeting Sammy, knowing his son Terry and wife Rene, I'm sure he was a man of great honor and integrity...
My best to all his family,
Jeri Callahan
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