Shogi Takata

Shogi Takata A life long resident of the Berkeley area, died Monday, February 20, 2006 at Alta Bates Medical Center. He was 79. Mr. Takata worked for Big Brothers and Big Sisters as a social worker for 25 years. Survived by his loving wife of nearly 50 years, Kim Takata; son and daughter-in-law, Wayne Takata and Wendy Adachi; sons, Bruce Takata and Kent Takata; grandson, Tyler Takata; brother, Paul Takata; as well as nieces and nephews. Private family services have been held and a public memorial celebration of Shogi's life will be held on March 25, 2006 at 3pm, at the East Bay Free Methodist Church, 5395 Potrero Ave., El Cerrito, CA. Memorial Gifts are suggested to Alta Bates Summit Foundation, In Memory of Shogi Takata, 2450 Ashby Ave, Berkeley, CA 94705 or Golden Gate National Parks Conservancy, In Memory of Shogi Takata, Attention: Audrey Yee, Building 201, Fort Mason, San Francisco, CA 94123. SUNSET VIEW MORTUARY (510) 525-5111