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Sumi OKAMOTO Obituary

Passed away on December 3, 2022, at home in Spokane, Wa. at the age of 102. She was born on January 7, 1920. She was for over 50 years the pianist and organist for Highland Park Methodist Church. Sumi was married on December 7, 1941, Pearl Harbor Day. Her wedding photo was featured on the front page of the Spokesman-Review. She sent 3 children, Dennis, Maureen, and Elaine through college despite losing her husband, Joe, who died when the children were all less than 6 years old. She had 2 grandchildren and one great-grandchild. She enjoyed a life full of music, travel, cruises, and golf.

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Published by Spokesman-Review on Dec. 14, 2022.

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Sydnee S

December 14, 2022

May you rest in peace Sumi. You and Highland Park United Methodist Church in Spokane are forever linked in my memories. As church organist and pillar of our community you are so loved and shall be missed by all. You are home now...

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