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William AOYAMA Obituary
AOYAMA,
William
Hiroshi
It is with great sadness we say on October 6, 2018, a heart attack claimed the life of William Hiroshi Aoyama 59, as he slept peacefully comforted by his daughter at home.
William, better known as "Bill" was preceded in death by his parents Sam and Eva. Bill was a lifelong resident of Spokane WA, where he met his soul mate Kim McInerney in 1987. They were wed on September 22, 1990. Bill and Kim together shared a love of metal/rock music concerts, ice hockey and volunteering. Bill volunteered for organizations such as Toys for Tots, the Big Brothers Big Sisters program, and the Ronald McDonald House Charities. They were his passion, where he spent most of his time for the last 20 years.
Bill made an impact on many people through the years. His loss will be felt deeply by his brother-in-law, sister-in-law, nephews and niece of the McInerney family, cousins of Kadoya family, friends and coworkers. His spirit lives on through his wife Kim, his daughter Tia, and his grandson Seth Aoyama.
Please join us in honoring Bill's great love for music by wearing your favorite metal/rock band shirts or hockey jersey at the Highland Park United Methodist Church, 611 S. Garfield St., on Saturday, October 27 at 1pm.
Let's rock with Bill one more time!
3016 S. Grand Blvd., Spokane, WA 99203 (509) 272-2653
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Tia Aoyama
November 17, 2018
My dad was an amazing man one of a kind and I know he is missed and loved by all he knew .I'm still not sure if this is not a nightmare sometimes. I miss him more every single day I'm honored to say that I'm I'm his daughter and Seth said he is happy to carry the last name Aoyama just like his pop pop..
Dad I hope I made u proud and you are in my thoughts and my heart and Seth will grow up knowing you through everyones memories..so till we meet again ❤
kicho Forrest
October 29, 2018
I will miss you my friend.. You were needed in Heaven.
October 25, 2018
Rock on
Richard Terzieff
October 21, 2018
Bill Aoyama DEFINED CLASS and what one could HOPE to find in a FRIEND! Bill was jovial, kind, and a loving "Metal Head"! I will miss him, our conversations and his appreciation and knowledge of classic rock/hard rock music. He racked up a lot of miles collecting donations for The Ronald McDonald House! He bought a lot of books for Big Brothers, Mentored and provided financially in many ways. He was a giver, not a taker. Kim, I am beyond "sorry for your loss"; as I know how hard I took the news from you. Mine pales to your own, and other family members. He was always talking about the 'next concert or hockey trip with Kim'. He was someone who brightened up my day by walking in the door! He has front row seats in Rock N Roll Heaven, and he will hold our spots until it's our time to reunite.
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Pacific NW Cremation - North Spokane4407 N. Division St., Suite 103, Spokane, WA 99207
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