Michiko Uchishiba Leeper's Obituary
Michiko Ray, 80, of Tacoma WA, passed away on January 12, 2004 at St. Joseph Hospital in Tacoma. Michiko came here from Kyushu, Japan in 1955. She retired from Puget Sound Hospital in 1987. MichikoÂ's favorite pastime was spending time with all her children. A longtime Bingo player with many friends, Michiko loved to go shopping; she would say Â"Lets ago shopping, anytime.Â" Michiko had a strong will and heart of gold, always caring for her children.Michiko was preceded in death by her husband Herbert Ray. Michiko leaves behind: 6 children, sons: Paul, David, and Jon Leeper; daughters: Sylvia, Annette, and Celeste; 18 grandchildren, and 2 great granddaughters, as well as numerous friends.Love and peace shall comfort her always.A Funeral Service will be held 10:00am, Mon. Jan. 19, 2004, in the Mt. View Garden Chapel, reception following in the Oak Room.
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