Birth date: Mar 13, 1931 Death date: Sep 19, 2003
Ayako Hirasawa Pifer, 1931- 2003, beloved wife, mother, grandmother and friend passed away September 19, 2003. Her husband, Kenneth; sons, Ken and Bill; daughter, Betty; and grandchildren, will miss her forever. She came to this c Read Obituary
I miss you##imported-begin##Ken Pifer Jr##imported-end##
Wish the family to know I work with Bill and knowing him I can't help but see the remarkable influence his mother must have had on him. She did a fine job in Bill. My condolences for the surving family sincerely##imported-begin##Kenneth G. Althaus III##imported-end##
Your family is in our prayers!!##imported-begin##Accounting Department at RHI##imported-end##
Ken and Carol,
I'm so sorry to hear about your mom. The entries in this guestbook speak so highly of her. She sounds like a very special lady. I know you'll miss her greatly. You and yours are in my thoughts and prayers. Have a safe trip home, see ya then.
Jency##imported-begin##Jency Justice##imported-end##
You are in my prayers.##imported-begin##Mandy Wright##imported-end##
Ayako Hirasawa Pifer
1931 -2003
Ayako was a beloved friend, mother, grandmother and soon to be great grandmother. Everyone knew her as a determined, energetic, and caring individual. She always pushed people to their fullest potential and wouldn’t let them settle for less than the best. She made a good life for herself here in America. She never let anyone push her around, and the only decisions made for her were the ones she made for herself.
She came to this country as a young woman and had to face many challenges. Some people treated her like they thought they were better than her, when in truth she proved herself to be ten times better than them in every way. Picking up and making a new life for herself wasnÂ’t easy. She was far from her family and in a world she knew little about. But even through all that she made a good life for herself here. And I believe in my heart she was very happy here with her family. She overcame so many battles to become the confident woman we all knew and loved.
She never forgot where she came from though. And through everything she did, she let people know she was proud to be Japanese. In turn, she taught her children and her childrenÂ’s children to be proud of their Japanese heritage. She was our gateway to a life and culture we didnÂ’t know a whole lot about, and we enjoyed sitting and listening to her stories about her life in Japan.
She was the heart of our family. She always made sure we were all together on the holidays and if we had a little spat with each other, as IÂ’m positive all families do, sheÂ’d always act as mediator and weÂ’d soon be making up with each other. She always told me blood was thicker than water. I wasnÂ’t as sure of it as she was. IsnÂ’t it amazing how you never truly realize how much someone means to you or affects your life until theyÂ’re gone? IÂ’m still not sure blood is thicker than water. I believe that if a person is good they make more of a lasting impression than someone who you dislike. I donÂ’t miss her because she was just another family member. I miss her because of the person that she was, the way she molded and affected my life, and the way she always had of making me believe I could be better than I was.
SheÂ’s not only an inspiration to her family and friends. But I think an inspiration to everyone in the world. She was proof that any obstacle can be overcome and that it doesnÂ’t matter what people say or do as long as you know who you are in your heart, with a little determination, you can make anything happen. SheÂ’ll be truly missed and her passing will be mourned forever in the and her passing will be mourned forever in the hearts of those lucky enough to have had a chance to have known her.
Her foever loving Granddaughter
Lici##imported-begin##Alicia Amely##imported-end##
Ken,
I am sorry to hear about the loss of your Mom. My thoughts and prayers are with you and your family during this time.
Patty Farris##imported-begin##Patty Farris##imported-end##
It will never be the same without her humor,caring and sense of honor to what was right. She made a difference in the world that was unique to who she was. I will be forever thankful for all she gave to me that made me more like her.
She taught me to look at the ridicules and often the absurd side of life and take the time to laugh at myself. She was my mother and my mentor. Although she was 4'8" she packed a wallop for life, she was a powerhouse of energy.
"I am proud to be Japanese"
From her crazy son who will carry her in his being all the days of his life... thank you.
Bill Pifer##imported-begin##Bill Pifer##imported-end##
My deepest sympathies to you and your family.
May the memories you have kept permanent in your memory and heart wrap you in comfort and bring you to a special place. - unknown##imported-begin##Maureen Haney##imported-end##
Ken and family,
I am so sorry to hear of your loss. Please know that you and your family are in the prayers of those of us here at BancorpSouth as you go through this sorrowful time. We are thinking about you! Let us know if there is anything we can do.
My sincere condolences,
Tracy Bunkelman##imported-begin##Tracy Bunkelman##imported-end##
