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Thomas Oda Obituary

Thomas Hide Oda, DDS Dec. 10, 1921 - Apr. 15, 2011 Passed away peacefully in loving comfort surrounded by his family. Dr. Oda was born in Turlock and spent his early school years in Oakland, CA. While attending his first year at University of California, Berkeley, he was sent to an internment camp for persons of Japanese ancestry in Jerome, Arkansas during World War II. He soon left the camp for Nebraska Wesleyan University to finish his pre-dental courses then graduated from St. Louis University School of Dentistry and was inducted into the Omicron Kappa Upsilon Dental Honor Society. Dr. Oda completed his military service as a captain in the United States Army Dental Corps then opened his private practice office in El Cerrito where he cared for three generations of patients during 38 years in general dentistry. In his retirement, he enjoyed traveling around the world with his wife and fishing with close friends. Dr. Oda is survived by his dearly beloved wife of 61 years, Dr. Dorothy Oda, sons Randy, Kevin (Marie) and Perry, grandchildren Chelsey, Jonathan, and Daniel, sisters Shizu Aka and Yeiko (Neal) Goya and many other relatives. A Celebration of Life will be held on Friday April 29, 2011 at 2:00 PM at Chapel of the Chimes, 4499 Piedmont Avenue, Oakland, CA 94611 (510-654-0123).

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Published by San Francisco Chronicle from Apr. 22 to Apr. 27, 2011.

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RANDY ODA

June 19, 2011

Happy Father's Day Pop!

Gregory L HAN

April 28, 2011

As a child visiting Dr Oda's practice above Moore's Rexall, his kind and gentle nature soothed my youthful fears and instilled positive dental habits that have endured my entire life. And as his Oakland Tribune paperboy, I looked forward to his generous tips! On behalf of my entire family, please accept our deepest sympathy for your loss. A great dentist, an even greater man.

Jayne Brooks-Jamieson

April 27, 2011

He will be missed by many people. My thoughts and prayers are with your family. May your fond memories of him help ease your grief and help to console your loss.

Rest In Peace

Theresa Barranco

April 27, 2011

Theresa Barranco

April 26, 2011

We are missing you, And alway's will! I know you are so proud of your Family, You did a good Job. Love you , Rest In PEACE!

MICHELLE ODA

April 26, 2011

I WILL ALWAYS BE SO GRATEFUL FOR YOUR LOVE. THANK YOU FOR BEING THE BEST FATHER-IN-LAW ON EARTH!

LOVING YOU ALWAYS, MICHELLE ODA

April 25, 2011

Our deepest sympathies to the family. Thank you for all the years of dental care

The McGee Family

Kevin Oda

April 24, 2011

Rest In Peace Dad

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Chapel of the Chimes Oakland Funeral Home, Crematory and Columbarium

4499 Piedmont Avenue, Oakland, CA 94611

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