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Yuriko Wetmore Obituary
Horseheads - Age 89, passed away on Friday, December 29, 2017. Yuriko was born in Kyoto, Japan on March 7, 1928. She met her future husband, Alfred A. Wetmore, while he was stationed in Japan recovering from wounds he suffered in Korea while serving with the U.S. Army during the Korean War. Yuriko was admitted to the United States pursuant to a U.S. Congressional Act in 1952, and thus joined Alfred shortly after he returned from his war duty. They were married and together raised four children. Yuriko was predeceased by Alfred and also by her longtime friend and companion Bill Leye. Yuriko is survived by her children and their spouses: Weeden A. and Bridget A. Wetmore of Horseheads, William C. Wetmore of Santa Rosa CA, David W. and Kathy Wetmore of Pensacola FL, Adrienne M. Wetmore and her husband Scott Lindberg of Boston MA; fourteen grandchildren; four great-grandchildren; and close friend Irene Plosky of Seattle WA. Yuriko moved from Toms River NJ to Horseheads, three years ago, to be closer to family. Residing at Appleridge, Yuriko enjoyed living there and making many new friends. Friends are invited to McInerny Funeral Home, 502 W. Water Street, Elmira, on Friday, January 5, 2018 from 1:00 p.m. to 2:00 p.m. A funeral service will follow at 2:00 p.m. Interment, with committal prayers, will then take place at St. Peter and Paul's Cemetery.
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Jerry & Kristen Tucker
January 9, 2018
Thinking of you all in this very difficult time. God bless you all.
Michael Herrick
January 7, 2018
Mr.&Mrs. Wetmore so sorry for your loss. God Bless.
Cynthia Brantner
January 5, 2018
So sorry for your family, Yuri was a great lady and always smiling.
Paul Titus
January 4, 2018
Weeden and Wetmore family: you are all in my prayers during this tough time...God bless your mom.
Margo Swarthout
January 4, 2018
Weeden and Bridget, So sorry for your loss. I will keep you in my thoughts and prayers
Catherine Magno Kohberger
January 4, 2018
Thinking of your family at this difficult time. My thoughts and prayers to all of you. Laura, know that your grandmother will always be watching over you. May you find peace in the days to come.
Tanya Malone
January 4, 2018
So very sorry for the loss of your mother. Keeping you in my prayers.
Michael & Carmella Baker
January 3, 2018
Dear Weeden & Bridget:
We are very sorry for your loss. Even though we never had the pleasure of meeting your beautiful mother, we know she must have been a wonderful person, for she raised a honorable and accomplished son. All of you are in our thoughts and prayers.
May your dear mother rest in peace. God bless.
January 3, 2018
Sorry for your loss. Prayers for your family.
Frank& Gloria Romen
January 3, 2018
Sorry for your loss are thoughts and prayers go out to your family
Frank and Gloria Romen
January 3, 2018
Sorry to hear of the passing of your mom you're in our thoughts and prayers
Eileen Tichane
January 3, 2018
Yuri will be greatly missed among the Appleridge residents. She walked the grounds daily in nice weather and could be seen walking to and fro from the dining area down to her apartment. She truly enjoyed telling all of the residents about the upcoming wedding of her relative this fall and then about the wonderful time she had visiting with all the family at the wedding.
Thankfully you had some nice memories here and with your family.
Richard Hewitt
January 3, 2018
Weeden and Family, So sorry to hear of your mother's passing. Will keep you all in my prayers. God bless
January 3, 2018
Weeden My thoughts and prayers are with you.
Pam (Georgia) Personius
dan goodwin
January 3, 2018
weeden and bridget, so sorry for your loss. dan & yvonne goodwin
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