Tsunako Kimura Harris of Osaka, Japan and Irvine, CA, passed away peacefully on December 25, 2016 surrounded by family, friends and caregivers, she was 89, beloved mother, grandmother and great grandmother.
Tsunako was born in Osaka, Japan on February 11, 1927. She graduated from Osaka Prefectural Shimizudani or High School with a degree as a seamstress/tailor in 1945.She met her husband James David Harris, USMC right after the war ended, where they fell in love, wed and moved to the United States in 1953.
Tsunako moved around the country with her 3 children, Jimi, Sheila and Lucy for the next 7 years with her USMC husband, James starting with Seattle, WA, San Diego, CA, Jacksonville, NC, Beaufort, SC, Orange, CA, and Tustin, CA, finally making her permanent home in Irvine, CA a city she really loved and appreciated.
Tsunako was a stay at home mom with a seamstress/tailor shop in her home where she helped add to the family income applying her craft and talents, making most of the family clothing. She designed clothing and did alterations for her many loyal clients.This allowed her children to never go without the extra things in life, dance lessons, skating lessons, little league, cub scouts and many other activities while Dad was off fighting in Korea and Viet Nam.
Tsunako loved spending time with family, friends, she liked to cook and host family events.She was involved in various Japanese's organizations and helped support their community in Southern California.She enjoyed going to the Golden Nugget with hubby James playing the slots and eating at the buffets in Las Vegas where they were always a winning couple.
Tsunako is survived by her 3 children, 4 grandchildren and 4 great grandchildren who are missing her dearly, she will live on forever in the hearts and minds of all who love her.We are all comforted with the knowledge of reuniting with her husband James of 54 years.
We are having a celebration of life at the Don Jose Mexican Café, 14882 Holt Ave, Tustin, CA 92780, (714) 832-3280 from Noon to 2 pm.Dressy casual attire and we highly recommend wearing red as it is her favorite color.Looking forward to seeing you there to celebrate and share some (Red) salsa, Tsunako's favorite condiment.
In lieu of flowers, please make a donation to Orange County High School of the Arts, Commercial Dance Department in her name.
Tsunako Kimura Harris of Osaka, Japan and Irvine, CA, passed away peacefully on December 25, 2016 surrounded by family, friends and caregivers, she was 89, beloved mother, grandmother and great grandmother.
Tsunako was born in Osaka, Japan on February 11, 1927. She graduated from Osaka Prefectural Shimizudani or High School with a degree as a seamstress/tailor in 1945.She met her husband James David Harris, USMC right after the war ended, where they fell in love, wed and moved to the United States in 1953.
Tsunako moved around the country with her 3 children, Jimi, Sheila and Lucy for the next 7 years with her USMC husband, James starting with Seattle, WA, San Diego, CA, Jacksonville, NC, Beaufort, SC, Orange, CA, and Tustin, CA, finally making her permanent home in Irvine, CA a city she really loved and appreciated.
Tsunako was a stay at home mom with a seamstress/tailor shop in her home where she helped add to the family income applying her craft and talents, making most of the family clothing. She designed clothing and did alterations for her many loyal clients.This allowed her children to never go without the extra things in life, dance lessons, skating lessons, little league, cub scouts and many other activities while Dad was off fighting in Korea and Viet Nam.
Tsunako loved spending time with family, friends, she liked to cook and host family events.She was involved in various Japanese's organizations and helped support their community in Southern California.She enjoyed going to the Golden Nugget with hubby James playing the slots and eating at the buffets in Las Vegas where they were always a winning couple.
Tsunako is survived by her 3 children, 4 grandchildren and 4 great grandchildren who are missing her dearly, she will live on forever in the hearts and minds of all who love her.We are all comforted with the knowledge of reuniting with her husband James of 54 years.
We are having a celebration of life at the Don Jose Mexican Café, 14882 Holt Ave, Tustin, CA 92780, (714) 832-3280 from Noon to 2 pm.Dressy casual attire and we highly recommend wearing red as it is her favorite color.Looking forward to seeing you there to celebrate and share some (Red) salsa, Tsunako's favorite condiment.
In lieu of flowers, please make a donation to Orange County High School of the Arts, Commercial Dance Department in her name.