Takeo Haga

TAK HAGA IDAHO FALLS, ID -- Takeo "Tak" Haga, 86, of Idaho Falls, passed away May 17, 2007, at The Gables Assisted Living Center, under the care of Creekside Home Health and Hospice, of causes incident to age. He was born February 12, 1921, in Idaho Falls, to Seiji and Iyo Haga. He graduated from Ucon High School in 1940. On April 2, 1944, he married Misao Shiratori. He farmed in Ucon until 1957, when he purchased a trailer park in Idaho Falls. He managed the trailer park until his retirement in 1987. He enjoyed his retirement while living at Fairwinds Sandcreek. He was a leader in the Boy Scouts of America and an active member of the Trinity United Methodist Church, the Idaho Falls Chamber of Commerce, the Japanese American Citizens League (JACL), and the YMCA organization. He was an avid hunter and fisherman. Tak was a kind and generous man, a friend to all he met. His survivors include his wife, Misao Haga, of Idaho Falls; two daughters, Peggy (Michael) Hankins of Idaho Falls, and Carol (Adonis) Troyer of Alhambra, California; two sons, Roger (Merilee) Haga of Idaho Falls, and Mark Haga of Spokane, Washington; nine grandchildren; seven great-grandchildren; and siblings, Asako (James) Miyamoto, and Tsutomu "Tom" (Alice) Haga. He was preceded in death by his parents; three siblings, Ida (Frank) Nagashima, Kochee (Kay) Tokita, and Hitoshi Haga; and two infant siblings. Funeral Services will be held at 11:00 a.m. Monday, May 21, 2007, at Trinity United Methodist Church, 237 N. Water Avenue, with Reverend Brenda Sene officiating. The family will visit with friends Sunday from 6:30 until 8:00 p.m. at Wood Funeral Home, 273 N. Ridge Avenue, and Monday for one hour prior to the services at the church. In lieu of flowers, the family suggests donations be sent to Trinity United Methodist Church, 237 N. Water Avenue, Idaho Falls, ID 83402 or the Idaho Falls chapter of the JACL. -------------------------------------------------- Condolences received online: Roger and Sondra Black Tak was always kind and thoughtful to us. We enjoyed the wonderful vegetables and fruits he was so willing to share. We miss the beauty he created in his gardens. With sadness, Roger and Sondra Richard & Helen Gildersleeve gildersleeve@cableone.net We wish to extend to the family of Tak, our sympathy, love and prayers. Such fond memories of our early association will always be with us. Richard (Gil), Helen, Meg and Penn Gayle Wrightson gaylewrightson@hotmail.com Dear Family, We became acquainted with Tak when he moved into the Gables Assisted Living. Our mother Lois Polson also lives there. We had many opportunities to spend time with Tak. We went to lunch with him many times and to the museum and Bear World. We just wanted you to know how much we grew to love him. He was one of the kindest, most gentle and appreciative men we have ever met. We enjoyed our friendship with him so much and we'll truly miss him. Our sincerest thoughts and prayers are with you at this time. May the Lord bless each one of you. Sincerely, Lois Polson, Pattie Arave, Sheila Carter, & Gayle Wrightson Steve Hall shall@ducks.org It is with a sad heart that I write this note. I have known Tak for over 35 years and consider him one of the Very Best Human beings I have ever had the privilege to know. He has always been one that could be counted on to help anyone at any time. He always gave of himself and did everything with the utmost of integrity and ethics. He will be sorely missed. I am sorry that I was not able to attend the funeral. I wish that I could have spent a day with him on the fishing trip we had spoken about the last time we visited. I will take that fishing trip this summer with my grandchildren and tell them about my friend that could out fish their grandpa. He will always have a special place in my heart and I hope to meet with him again some day. My thoughts and prayers go out to the family.