Koji Nagao Obituary (1923 - 2018)

Koji Nagao, 94, passed away peacefully on Friday, March 2, 2018 at his home surrounded by his family. Koji was born April 18, 1923 in Honeyville, Utah a son of Omune Yoshimura and Umato Nagao. He attended Honeyville Elementary, Box Elder Jr. High and graduated from Box Elder High School. Koji served his country in the Army during WWII, he was proud to be a member of the Military Intelligence Service. Koji married his sweetheart Mary Mayeda on March 30, 1950. He was an active member of the Honeyville Buddhist Church, serving as treasurer for many years. Koji enjoyed reading, cross word puzzles, gardening, fishing, bowling and golf. Surviving are his children: Dennis C. (Linda) Nagao, Golden, CO; Steven M. (Wendy) Nagao, Centerville, UT; Robert G. (Sheri) Nagao, Richland, WA; Pamela Nagao, Bountiful, UT; two grandchildren: Madison Koji (Michael) Jordan and Kristen (Damien) Taylor; one great-grandchild, Sage Taylor. His family tripled in size when Steven married Wendy and brought an additional six grandchildren, 28 great-grandchildren, and one great-great-granddaughter; whom Koji loved dearly. Also, surviving are siblings: Fumie Nagao Koga, Ogden, UT; and Tom Nagao, Clearfield, UT. Preceded in death by his parents, wife Mary, and brother Hiro Nagao. Funeral services will be Friday, March 9, 2018 at 11:00 a.m. at the Honeyville Buddhist Church, 3945 West 6900 North, Honeyville, UT. Viewings will be Thursday from 6:00 to 8:00 p.m. at Myers Mortuary, 205 S. 100 E., Brigham City and Friday 10:00 to 11:00 a.m. at the Buddhist Church. Interment will be in the Honeyville Cemetery with Military Honors accorded. Special thanks to Alison Johnson and Amanda Iverson of Ali's Angels, Hospice for Utah, Meals on Wheels and Myers Mortuary especially Laurie. In lieu of flowers, donations can be made to the Utah Honor Flight at www.utahhonorflight.org with a message "in honor of Koji Nagao". Condolences may be sent to the family at www.myers-mortuary.com ViewingMyers Mortuary of Brigham City 205 South 100 East Brigham City, UT 84302 March 8, 2018 6:00 PM - 8:00 PM ViewingHoneyville Buddhist Church 3945 W 6900 N Honeyville, UT 84314 March 9, 2018 10:00 AM - 11:00 AM BurialHoneyville Cemetery 6900 North 2500 West Honeyville, UT March 9, 2018