Love Timmy & Patricia
This Memorial website is dedicated in memory of our loved one, Patty Yamashita, born on December 16, 1959 and passed away on July 5, 2014. We will remember her forever.
If you have a favorite story about Patty, please click on the "Stories" tab above and share it with us.
The Funeral Service will be on July 17 at 11:00 AM at St. Monica Catholic Church on Mercer Island. Please dress approriately.
The Memorial Service/Reception will be on July 27 from 1:00 - 5:00 PM at The Golf Club at Newcastle. Business casual attire is requested.
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Family gatherings will never be the same without you. We'll be sure to have some cranberry sauce in your honor every Thanksgiving. I'm so thankful you were able to spend time with Rylen and Remy....I know you loved them so much and they will always be reminded of that. I know you're watching over all of us with Grandpa now, but no fighting ok? :) Love you always AP!
Long time, no see :) I just want to say a few words about you and your wonderful family. Although it's been a while since I've seen you and Hiro, I'll never forget how kind and welcoming you were, not only to me, but to my entire family.
So many fond memories have been coming to mind over the past few days - sleepovers with David in the rec room (where, unbeknownst to you, we would stay up ALL NIGHT playing N64), baseball games, basketball games, Christmas parties, New Year parties... I'm pretty sure that at one point, I spent more time at your house than I did my own! It was like my second home and you always welcomed me with open arms, a smile on your face and that signature laugh that I'll never forget. I still remember bringing homemade mochi over every New Years, and you would use it to make the BEST mochi soup.
I find comfort knowing that you are in a better place now and that you will be forever watching over David, Lauren and Hiro. Sending trans-Atlantic hugs to you all, as well as the Inaba and Aratani families.
Love,
Brett
Just wanted to touch bases with you. You and Hiro raised some truly amazing kids, but you know that already right? I was at Bellevue Square yesterday, and just sitting and thinking about you. Thanks for introducing me to Red Mango! Original with mochi, strawberries and chocolate chips. I ate at Vince's too, bacon and garlic pizza. I'll have to hit Nordstrom Grill by myself, since we couldn't eat there, it was yours and Lauren's special place.
Hiro told me we have irreverent personalities. I had to look that up, it's not a very flattering description, but he meant it in a good way. That's why we got along so well.
I will miss you on this earth, my friend. But I feel your presence all around me, and I can hear your cute laugh! I look forward to watching David and Lauren continue your legacy and raising little Patty's!
Until I see you again, take care. I love you. xoxo
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Dad, David, and I will be at Vince's tonight eating your favorite bacon and garlic pizza. I know you'll be there with us.
I miss you so much.
Take good care of yourself and Malcolm in Heaven.
Love you always.
Patty's 'formality' with her attire
Patty gave me one of my favorite lines ever...
We worked together both at Sullivan-Payne and Nintendo. Patty always dressed nicely, regardless of the dress code. I dressed nicely at Sullivan-Payne as it was required, Nintendo was a bit more relaxed so I dressed appropriately, which is to say I migrated to jeans and t-shirts. I always wore t-shirts from vacations and various places I had been.
One day I came in with one of my shirts and probably it was a bit obnoxious looking and Patty said...
"Do you own any shirts that you can't read?" I probably was ticked at the time but I have shared that story so many times when someone comments on a shirt of mine. It was classic as was she!!
Patty's Kindness and Generosity
Patty married into our family and we have all been blessed as a result. She made sure to include us at family gatherings - birthday parties, Christmas eve. It was important to her to keep the kids connected to us.
Once I admired a scarf Patty wore. Without my knowing, she went out to buy me one (because she was worried it would sell out before I had a chance to shop). A simple act of kindness and genorsity.
A more selfless act occured when my mother (Obachan) was sick a couple years ago, Patty would take the time to vist and cheer her up with stories of what she was doing, what the kids were doing and just having conversations that did not focus on health issues. A great distraction for my mother. And, Patty would bring or cook tasty dinners (she was a wonderful cook) to encourage my mom to eat. When she found out mom liked her chex mix... she would make and deliver multiple ziplock bags full. Same with cookies. Patty brushed off any thanks saying it was nothing. It was not and is not nothing - I will never forget her care and kindness.
Miss you Patty...
Because a $500 Gift Card Solves Everything
This May, my boyfriend and I took a trip to Las Vegas and I had spent more money than I had originally planned. When I got home, I seeked my mom's advice about finances. After crying to my mom about the stress of money, my mom thought she could remedy my financial stress by offering me her $500 gift card to Nordstrom.
"Lauren, it's OK. I have a $500 gift card to Nordstrom that you can have!"
"Thanks, mom, but a $500 gift card won't pay off my car payment and my credit card bill for the month."
This is just testament to my mom's selflessness, big heart, and sometimes hilarious ways of solving life's problems.