Eiko Otsu
February 1, 1929 - May 26, 2012
Obituary
Eiko OTSU, age 83 of Renton, passed away unexpectedly on May 26, 2012, surrounded by her loving family. Eiko was born February 1, 1929, in Vancouver, British Columbia, Canada, to Kesahiro and Fumiko Iwashita, the youngest of four children. During WWII, her family was relocated to Edmonton, Alberta, where she graduated from high school. Eiko attended the University of Alberta receiving her Bachelor of Science degree in Household Economics. After University, she moved to Toronto where she interned and worked at Toronto General Hospital as a dietitian. She married Makoto Otsu on February 6, 1954, in Toronto. They moved to Renton, Washington, in 1957 and Eiko worked at Doctors Hospital in Seattle until she retired in 1980. Eiko was well known for her outgoing and friendly personality and will be greatly missed by her family and many friends. She belonged to Tokiwa Women’s Golf Club and the ladies club at Meridian Valley Golf and Country Club. In her later years, she enjoyed spending time with family, lunch dates with her girlfriends, tap dancing at the Renton Senior Center, and trying her luck on the slot machines at local casinos. She is survived by her husband of 58 years, Makoto Otsu; daughter, Lorraine Munekiyo (Richard); two grandchildren, Amy and Erin. In lieu of flowers, remembrances may be made to The Susan G. Komen Breast Cancer Foundation or The American Cancer Society.
Dear Lorri, Rich, and girls,
We’re so sorry for your loss. We trust that your heavy hearts will be lightened by the care of family and friends, your faith, and your warm memories of a much-loved mother and grandmother. Our deepest condolences.
Mak,Lorri, and family. We are so sorry for your loss. We will miss Eiko, but feel so lucky to have known her and have been a small part of her life. She always greeted us with a smile and friendship.
Mak, Lori and girls: I will miss Eiko’s friendship, our casino bus trips, and our giggles over past escapades. Our heartfelt sympathy to you all.
Our thoughts and prayers are you you all. Eiko was a wondferful friend. Enjoyed our skiing, PTA and just knowing her.
My Thoughts and Prayers are with you.
Rich and Lori and girls,
I’m so sorry to hear of your mother’s passing!
Janice
Remembering Eiko and the good golf we used to play, many years ago. I am so sorry to hear of her passing. My deepest sympathy to all of you.
Over the years Eiko and I became very close friends. I loved her like a sister and will miss her very much.
Lorrie,
I’m so sorry for your loss, please extend my condolences to your Dad also.
I remember your mother during our Tokiwa days. She was always so cheerful, as were you.
May God bless you and your family.
Love, Meri