Irene Sato

IRENE SATO Click here to view Irene's Video Tribute IDAHO FALLS, ID -- Irene Emiko Sato, 81, of Idaho Falls, passed away December 11, 2008, at her home. She was under the care of Aspen Home Health & Hospice. She was born February 16, 1927, in Niles, California, to Fukujiro Misumi and Miyono Koshige Misumi. She grew up and attended schools in the area. On March 26, 1947, she married Takeo Tak Sato in Reno, Nevada. She was a mother and homemaker and also worked as a cook for Idaho Falls School District #91. Irene was a member of the Japanese American Citizen’s League. She enjoyed knitting, crocheting, quilting, and cooking. She also enjoyed her luncheon friends. Her greatest joy was found in spending time with her children and grandchildren. Survivors include: Daughter: LeAnn Bellock, Sandy, UT Daughter: Deborah Norman, Sandy, UT Daughter: Trudy (Gaylen) Denning, Idaho Falls, ID 8 Grandchildren & 4 Great Grandchildren. She was preceded in death by her parents; a son, Stuart Sato; three sisters, Grace, Kaz, and Shiz; and two brothers, Tom and Fred. The family wishes to give special thanks to the staff at Aspen Home Health & Hospice, especially Julie, Pam, and Jessica. Funeral Services will be held at 11 a.m. Saturday, December 20, 2008, at Trinity United Methodist Church, 237 N. Water, with Pastor Brenda Sene officiating. The family will visit with friends Friday from 6:30 to 8 p.m. at Wood Funeral Home, 273 N. Ridge, and Saturday from 10 to 10:45 a.m. at the church. Burial will be in Fielding Memorial Park. --------------------------------------------- Condolences received online: Forrest and Sandy Strobel sanfor07@westriv.com Dear Trudy, We were saddened to read of your mom's passing. Our heartgelt sympathy goes out to your family. Our thoughts and prayers are with you. Una Tyng bob@tyng.myrf.net Sato Family, My deepest sympathy to you all in the passing of Irene. She was such a wonderful and friendly person who I felt a great admiration for. She will be deeply missed. I will be out of town this weekend and unable to attend the viewing or funeral. Therefore, I wanted all of you to know that my thoughts and prayers are with you and your families at this time. It will be difficult not having her around the holidays but remember all the good thoughts and memories. My condolences, Una Tyng marilyn.harline@exxonmobil.com Leann, Artell Rowberry sent the program from your mom's funeral. My sister and I were so sad to hear the news. Your sweet mom and dad were good neighbors to our mom. Years ago she taught me how to make english toffee. I made it for years at Christmas time. I remember how you and my sister, Leiann, were good friends in school. You used to come to our house and pick Leiann up before catching the school bus. Hope all is well with you and your family. Marilyn Smith Harline, ExxonMobil Development Co/Pipelines. 12450 Greenspoint Dr., Houston, TX 77060 281-654-4806 fax: 281-654-4339 Notes: Marilyn Harline/U-Houston/ExxonMobil Internet: marilyn.harline@exxonmobil.com Leiann Smith Anderson GarnAng@msn.com Irene made our neighborhood growing up in Idaho very special! The Sato family gave us nori and udon and the Japanese American Citizens League and the Utah Noodle Parlor. I am grateful to have memories of Irene, Tak and the family. Sincerely, Leiann Smith Anderson Green Valley, Arizona garnang@msn.com