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William "Bill" Kishiyama

March 24, 1922 — December 27, 2004

William "Bill" Kishiyama

WILLIAM K. KISHIYAMA IDAHO FALLS, ID -- William “Bill” Kioshi Kishiyama, 82, of Idaho Falls, died December 26, 2004, at his home. He was born March 24, 1922, in McCammon, to Jingoro Kishiyama and Tetsuko Kawamura Kishiyama. He grew up and attended schools in McCammon. Later he attended a mechanic school in Los Angeles, California. During World War II, he served in the United States Army as a Staff Sergeant and saw combat in Italy as part of the all Japanese 442nd Regiment. On February 14, 1943, he married Ada Tamiko Mori in Idaho Falls. He and his wife owned and operated Ada's Cafe for over 50 years. He was an avid fisherman and outdoor sportsman. Surviving are: His Wife: Ada Kishiyama, Idaho Falls, ID Son: Dan (Nancy) Kishiyama, Idaho Falls, ID Son: Spencer (Angie) Kishiyama, Idaho Falls, ID Son: Victor (Pat) Kishiyama, Idaho Falls, ID Son: Kayne (Leeara) Kishiyama, Idaho Falls, ID Brother: Stanley Kish 8 Grandchildren, 20 Great Grandchildren, 1 Great Great Grandchild. He was preceded in death by a brother, Joe Kishiyama, 2 sisters, Yoneko and Fumiko, 1 grandson, Chet Kishiyama and 1 great grandson, Nathan Kishiyama. Graveside Funeral Services will be at 2 p.m. Thursday, December 30, 2004, at Rose Hill Cemetery. The family will visit with friends from 12:30 p.m. until they leave for the cemetery at Wood Funeral Home (273 N. Ridge). Military Rites will be performed by the Bonneville County Veterans Team.
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