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Satoshi TERAO

1922 - 2019

Satoshi TERAO obituary, 1922-2019, Olympia, WA

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1922

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2019

Satoshi TERAO Obituary

TERAO, Satoshi (Age 96) Satoshi Terao, passed away in Spokane, surrounded by his family, on Saturday, May 4, 2019. He was born on December 18, 1922 in Spokane, Washington to Jitsusaburo and Shigeno (Hasegawa) Terao. Satoshi was interned at the Heart Mountain (WY) War Relocation Center from 1942 to 1944. In 1946 he was drafted into the U.S. Army. Staff Sergeant Terao earned the Bronze Star for Valor for his actions during the Korean War. While stationed in Japan in 1951 he married Mary Ogata. After his discharge, he moved his family to the Perry District in Spokane where they lived for more than 60 years. After moving to Spokane he worked for the Great Northern Railway (later Amtrak) until his retirement. Satoshi was a long-time and faithful member of the Spokane Buddhist Church. Satoshi is survived by his beloved wife of 68 years, Mary; daughter Emi; grandsons Josh, Jon, Scott, and Curtis; and great-granddaughters Jayda, Juni, and Reiko. Satoshi was preceded in death by his parents Jitsusaburo and Shigeno; sisters Teruko, Toshie, and Takako; brother Misao; and daughter Joanne Heyamoto. A private gathering will be held for the family at Greenwood Memorial Terrace.

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Published by Spokesman-Review on May 26, 2019.

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June 9, 2019

Dear Mrs. Terao, Emi and family,
Very saddened to hear about Mr. Terao's passing. May you take comfort in the memories of the good, long life he had. I will always remember his kindness from when I was a smaill child through adulthood.
Thinking of you with heartfelt sympathy.
Love,
Gail Akiyama Hanley

May 29, 2019

Dear Mary and Emi;
So sorry to hear of Satoshi's passing. I remember the years of my youth having the Terao family for neighbors. Satoshi was a very kind and considerate man, and a good friend to my parents. May the love and kind thoughts of your family and friends help you in these difficult days.
Love, Georgia Moriya Frank

May 27, 2019

Thank you for your service to our country. Rest In Peace.

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