Miyoko Sato Obituary (1913 - 2008)

BRIGHAM CITY - Miyoko Sato, 94, passed away on Friday, June 6, 2008 at Brigham City Nursing and Rehabilitation Center. Miyoko was born in Corinne, Utah on November 24, 1913 a daughter of Heinojo and Nofu Watanabe Sato. She was raised in Corinne and Harper Ward and graduated from Box Elder High School in 1932. Miyoko married "George" Tokiichi Sato on January 16, 1936. They lived in Los Angeles, California from 1936 to 1942. After returning to Utah, they lived in Corinne and Honeyville before settling permanently in Brigham City where Miyoko's husband established a gardening business. Miyoko was well- known for her skills as a seamstress, and her love of sewing and crocheting was a life-long passion. Among her many accomplishments in life, she was most dedicated to the education of her children and to providing a nourishing place where her grandchildren and great-grandchildren could receive unconditional love and affection. Her legacy of being a loving grandparent lives on in the lives of her children, grandchildren, and great-grandchildren. She is survived by her three children, Joan Bohman of San Jose, CA, Madge S. Winter of Issaquah, WA and Paul K. Sato of Kennewick, WA. Miyoko has four grandchildren: Aaron K. Sato, Justin R. Sato, Karin W. McCloskey, and Christopher G. Winter and eight great-grandchildren: Kylie, Nadia, and Carys McCloskey; Hanna and Noah Sato, and Macie, Aidan, and Chandler Sato. Miyoko is also survived by her sister, Suzuko Nagata of Salt Lake City, UT, Sam Sato of Los Fresnos, TX, and Kusuo Sato of Corinne, UT and many nieces and nephews. She was preceded in death by her parents, husband, and five of her siblings. Special thanks to the loving care provided to Miyoko by the staffs of Brigham City Nursing and Rehabilitation Center, Country Lane Assisted Living, Dr. Markeson, Alpine Hospice, and particularly to Dr. Dean L. Bunderson who was not only Miyoko's long-time employer but also her physician and friend. Funeral services will be held on Thursday, June 12, 2008 at 1:00 p.m. at Myers Mortuary, 205 S. 100 E., Brigham City, Utah conducted by Reverend Jerry Hirano, Buddhist Chruch. Friends may call on Wednesday from 6:00 to 8:00 p.m. at the Mortuary. Interment will be in the Brigham City Cemetery. VisitationMyers Mortuary - Brigham City 205 South 100 East Brigham City, UT 84302 June 11, 2008 6:00 PM - 8:00 PM ServiceMyers Mortuary - Brigham City 205 South 100 East Brigham City, UT 84302 June 12, 2008 1:00 PM CemeteryBrigham City Cemetery 325 So 300 East Brigham City, UT 84302 June 12, 2008