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1932
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2009
Ruby Sumino Obituary
Beloved wife, sister, mother, grandmother and friend, Ruby Yoshiko Sumino, passed away on July 21, 2009.
She was born in 1932 and educated in Gresham, Oregon. Her parents were Newton and Ruth Takashima. She was the oldest and the only daughter of four children. During WWII, the family was relocated to Tule Lake, CA and later to Minidoka, Idaho.
Ruby enjoyed rock hounding, cooking and socializing with club members. She was a perpetual member of the Washington DC Rock & Mineral Club, Oxnard Bonsai Club, Conejo Rock & Mineral Club, and the Japanese American Citizen League. She participated in organized events such as fundraising, scheduling and various responsibilities.
Ruby is survived by her loving husband of 57 years, Roy Sumino; daughters Christina Sumino and Julie, son-in-law James Avila, 2 granddaughters Kylie and Lindy, and 2 brothers, James Takashima of Portland, Oregon and Fred Takashima of Vancouver, Washington. Her brother, Richard Takashima, of Camarillo preceded her in death.
A memorial service will be held on August 8, 2009, at 3:00p.m. at the Griffin Family Funeral Chapel, 1075 E. Daily Drive, Camarillo, CA. In lieu of flowers, the family requests donations to the American Diabetes Association, P.O. Box 11454, Alexandria, VA 22312. Please reference "In Memory of Ruby."
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Lynn Lewis
August 25, 2009
Dear Roy and family. I was so sorry to hear about Ruby. I was unable to attend the service. Our thoughts and prayers are with you all. You and Ruby were such great friends to my parents Howard & Helen Meyers. I remember all of you having so much fun in the Rock club together. All of us have such great memories to remember as family's that did things together. Sincerely,
Lynn & Richard Lewis.
Emma Olson
August 13, 2009
As a classmate of Ruby at Gresham Union High School (Class of 1950) I remember Ruby as a wonderful friend and person. My thoughts & prayers to her husband, children and grandchildren. Haven't seen Ruby for years but remember her beautiful smile.
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