Darlene Sato

DARLENE SATO Click here to view Darlene's Video Tribute IDAHO FALLS, ID -- Darlene Marie Ackerman Sato, 79, of Idaho Falls passed away January 4, 2010 at her home. God called her home while her husband and children were at her bedside. She was born March 1, 1930, in Salt Lake City, Utah, to Jack Ackerman and Mary Gertrude Oreno Ackerman. The family moved to Idaho Falls when she was 5 years old. Darlene attended Hawthorne Elementary and O.E. Bell Jr. High. Darlene married James Sato on March 9, 1948, in Walla Walla, Washington .They had a journey of almost 62 years together. She worked as a waitress at the North Hiway Café and Hudson’s Café. She also worked as a store clerk for the Idaho Department Store. She was a member of The church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints and worked in the Primary for 17 years. She loved crocheting, sewing, knitting and crafts. When she started square dancing, it became her life. Her grandkids were her pride and joy. Her great grandkids came along and followed suit in teasing and tormenting her. She wasn’t able to enjoy some of her grandkids, great grandkids or the great great grandchild because of them living out of state, so they didn’t get to bug her and she didn’t get to bug them as much as she would have liked to do. She is survived by her Husband: James Sato of Idaho Falls Daughter: Vickie (Dan) Mccord of Idaho Falls; Daughter: Sandra (Rick) Kirn of Billings, Montana; Daughter: Pat (Dave) Simmons of Roy, Utah; Daughter: Kerry (Rick) Wessells of Idaho Falls, Idaho; Daughter: Linda (John) Swendsen, of Idaho Falls, Idaho; Son: Michael Sato of Idaho Falls, Idaho; Daughter: DeNise Cherry of Shelley, Idaho; Brother: Ronald Ackerman of Menan, Idaho; Brother: Richard Jack Ackerman of Idaho Falls, Idaho; 24 Grandchildren and 47 Great Grandchildren and 1 on the way and 1 Great-great grandchild. She was preceded in death by both parents. Funeral services will be at 11:00 a.m. Friday, January 8, 2010, at Wood Funeral Home, 273 North Ridge Avenue. The family will visit with friends Thursday from 7 to 8:30 p.m. and on Friday from 10 to 10:45 a.m. prior to the services, both at Wood Funearl Home. Burial will be in Fielding Memorial Park. ---------------------------------------------------- Condolences received online: Vauna Davis & Daughter Kathy koch88@hotmail.com Darlene, was such a friendly neighbor and will be greatly missed. Our thoughts and prayers are with you and your family at this time of loss. Sincerely, Vauna & Kathy Pat and Sue O'Brien I was sorry to hear about the passing of your wife, mother, and grandmother. Just want you to know i am thinking of you. I know times like these are hard, and my thoughts and prayers are with you. Gary Mills I worked with her at the Idaho Department Store. I remember that her bright personality and laugh could always brighten up any dull day. Darlene Fullmer goldenladyd9100@gmail.com Jimmy, l am so sorry to read of Darlene's passing. l had no idea she was sick. My best to you and the family. l am unable to attend the service, as l now live in Preston, Idaho. Darlene Don & Sue Mendel Darlene well be missed by the square dancers. Any time you got in a square with James and Darlene you were guaranteed, a lot of fun and laughter. She loved to tease (remember Don hush your mouth) Darlene brought the punch bowl to all our parties Yum sooo tasty and attractive. She was always there to help with any thing she could. Darlene and James were so dedicated they never missed a dance without bringing the candy coffee and snacks. Words can not express our loss. God Bless you. James & family Rodger and Carol Jensen We were saddened to read about Darlene... Please know we care... We lived on Johnson Place from 1965 to 1972 just one circle north of Winston, so we knew your little family... Loved Darlene and her laugh... and loved her square dancing dresses... May you all feel a peace and a calm in your hearts and know she is in a special place...Remember memories are the legacy of love... and she loved all of you... So hold on to that... And there will be a rainbow and sunshine after this storm. Gary & Linda Stumbo gnlstumbo12@bridgemail.com James and family, Just wanted to let you know that we loved Darlene and that she will be missed. Love you and we are thinking of you James Peggy Mallow plmallow@hotmail.com Keri - I am very sorry to hear of your mother's passing. My heart and prayers are with you and your family. Bob and Emma Henman I am going to really miss Darlene, but I know she is in a lot better place and not sick any more. I hope you know, James, what a good husband you were to always be there for her. She was well taken care of. Our prayers are with you and the family. Mervin & Leahmae Erickson lmaerickson@msn.com James, we want you to know how sorry we are to hear of Darlene's passing. We will miss her. We are so happy to have become friends of both of you and really enjoyed knowing and square dancing with you. We are thinking of you. Norman Harada nharada@hughes.net Please accept my condolences on the loss of Darlene. James and Darlene are close friends of my father, Agie Harada. Mr. Sato was my high school shop teacher from 1980-1983. I am sure Darlene is resting peacefully and will be waiting patiently for all of us in the future. God bless the Sato family. Dave & Jackie Klingler & Family d3jklifam@yahoo.com James and Family, We are saddened to learn of Darlene's passing. We enjoyed square dancing with you over the years and have appreciated your friendship. We will have fond memories of camping with you and the Jolly Mixers at Stoddard Creek. We will miss Darlene. Our sincerest sympathies. Your Friends, Dave, Jackie, Jake, and Jerrica Klingler--Rexburg, ID Julie Hale grandmaducky@gobigwest.com James, We were very saddened to hear about Darlene's passing. We will miss her; we always had a good time with both of you. Darlene always made everyone laugh. She and Brad had a lot of teasing going on between them whenever they were together. He really enjoyed her playful manner. He likes to tease anyone who will tease back. Please know you are in our thoughts and prayers. Love ya, Brad & Julie J C Hart James, I want to express my sympathies to you and your family at the passing of your wife. I do hope you will find comfort in memories that the two of you created together and with your family. I sure appreciate my memories of you both during the past years.