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Shizuko Arima Obituary

Shizuko ARIMA Devoted wife, loving mother, grandmother, sister passed away Nov. 6, 2008. Shizuko was born Jan. 2, 1926 in Kent, WA. She is preceded in death by her late husband, George Arima. Shizuko is survived by her children, Susan Nakamura, Mark Arima; her grandchildren and many nieces and nephews. Aside from raising a family and working many years as a secretary at Green River College, Shizuko was an avid lover of animals. Throughout her life she adopted numerous cats and dogs from friends and family. Funeral services will be held Tuesday, Nov. 11 at White River Buddhist Temple (Auburn) at 5:00 p.m.

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Published by The Seattle Times from Nov. 9 to Nov. 10, 2008.

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Bob Lawrence

November 13, 2008

She was a "Gem" with all that she met, students or staff. She will be missed by many. Bob Lawrence, Retired Dean of Instruction

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