Aiko Sato

AIKO SATO Click here to view Aiko's Video Tribute IDAHO FALLS, ID -- Aiko Tokita Sato, 93, of Idaho Falls, passed away March 17, 2010, at Turtle & Crane Assisted Living. She was under the care of Creekside Home Health & Hospice. Aiko was born September 6, 1916, in Idaho Falls, Idaho to Seijiro Tokita and Noi Den Tokita. She graduated from Idaho Falls High School. She married Shigeichi Sato on February 18, 1936, in Idaho Falls. They made their home in Brigham City, Utah for 16 years before returning to Idaho Falls, where they farmed for 50 years. Aiko worked on the electric eye and drove a forklift for Roger Bros. Potato Processing Plant. Most of all, she prided herself as a mother and homemaker. Shigeichi preceded her in death on October 25, 1999. She was a member of The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints. She enjoyed gardening, traveling, fishing with her grandchildren, and cooking. Survivors include: Daughter: Jeanette S. (George) Yoshimura, Roy, UT Son: Junior J. (Cecilia) Sato, San Jose, CA Son: Robert K. Sato, Idaho Falls, ID Daughter: Kerry Ann Hersley, Idaho Falls, ID Sister: Kinuko (George) Sato , Pocatello, ID Sister-in-Law: Aki Tokita, Boise, ID 7 Grandchildren: Douglas Yoshimura, Ross Yoshimura, Dana (Robert) Miyawaki, Kevin Claver, Staci Sutherland, Cristian Sato, and Kaitlyn Sato. 8 Great Grandchildren: Dakota Yoshimura, Megan Miyawaki, Zoe Miyawaki, Preston Claver, Kolin Sutherland, Tomio Sutherland, Kelani Sutherland, and Vai Lahi Sutherland. She was preceded in death by her parents, her husband, Shigeichi Sato, brothers, Kay Tokita and George Tokita, sister, Motoko Watanabe, and a grandson, Trevor Neil Claver. Funeral services will be held at 11:00 a.m. Monday, March 22, 2010, at Wood Funeral Home East Side, 963 South Ammon Road. The family will visit with friends Sunday from 7 to 8:30 p.m. and Monday from 10 to 10:45 a.m. prior to services, both at Wood East Side. Burial will be in Ammon Cemetery under the direction of Wood Funeral Home. ---------------------------------------------------- Condolences received online: Itsuo & Yuri Shiotani itsuo@juno.com We were saddened to learn of Aunt Aikosan's passing. She was such a sweet aunt and put up with us during our youth. I still remember with fondness the summers we spent in Brigham on the farm. It was a long time ago that we visited with her in Idaho Falls and attended the picnic as she made obento for us. Living to 93 speaks for a full and wonderful life she had. Ranae and Jerry Walker baseball.jr@q.com Stacy and Kids, Sorry to hear about the passing of you grandmother and great grandmother. She was such a fun lady to know. I enjoyed getting to know her when my mom and dad lived at the Gables. Our thoughts, prayers and love go to you and your famiy at the sad time. She will be missed but her Heavenly family is rejoicing to have her home. Love ya, Ranae Walker