Teruko Price's Obituary
Teruko “Terry” K. Price
Terry
Price, beloved mother, grandmother, and great-grandmother, passed away August 19, 2020 at the honorable age of 96. She was born in Tokyo, Japan, where she met her soon-to-be husband, Elmer Price soon after the end of WWII. Teruko didn’t know much English
and Elmer didn’t know much Japanese. Courting required an interpreter. After their two children, Mary and Joseph were born, the family decided to move to the United States. All four settled in the North End of Tacoma in 1954.
Terry
devoted her life to supporting her family and learning all the nuances of her new culture. She refined her skills in cooking and baking and became well known for her apple pies. She took great pride in decorating her new home. She took many trips to Victoria,B.C.,
where she enjoyed shopping for another Royal Doulton figurine to add to her collection. Always wanting to improve her skills in the Japanese arts, she studied Ikebana flower arranging and Japanese tea ceremony. In her later years, she was a big Mariners and
Ichiro fan. Terry loved to be around people and never refused an invitation to go out to lunch at the Lobster Shop or shopping at Nordstroms or Metropolitan Market. However, her proudest moment occurred in 1998, when she received her American citizenship.
In her sunset years she moved-in with her daughter and family in Lakewood.
Terry was married to the love of her life, Elmer, for 62 years before he passed away in 2009. She is survived by her daughter,
Mary Hudson, son, Joe Price (Denise), nine grandchildren, and thirteen great-grandchildren, all of whom were a great joy to her. In addition, she leaves countless friends she has made through the years. She will be greatly missed by all who loved her.
Family
and friends will be invited to come together to celebrate Terry’s life some time next year.
To ensure the health and safety of our community, we are following all guidelines set by local, state and CDC officials. Please contact the funeral home with any questions and we encourage friends and families to check back for service updates.
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