GEORGE OTA

George M. Ota (aka Mako) Our beloved dad and grandpa, passed away peacefully on June 5, 2012 at the age of 72 due to complications resulting from late-stage Alzheimer's. He was born on February 23, 1940 and grew up in Sumner, Washington on the family farm. After graduating from Sumner High School, he attended the University of Washington where he was Freshman Class President. He ultimately graduated from the University of Oregon with a degree in Business and had a varied career which included banking, homebuilding, running a bike shop and sales. George loved cars, boats, skiing, golf, spending time with his children and grandchildren and watching them play sports. He was preceded in death by his father, George S. Ota, earlier this year and his mother, Kinuyo (Kay) Ota, in 2007. George is survived by his three children Kristina Ota Belfiore, Leslie Ota and Jeff Ota and four grandchildren Alexander, Piper and Sydney Belfiore and Mason Ota. A celebration of George's life is being scheduled. Donations may be made in George M. Ota's name to the Alzheimer's Foundation of America.