SARUWATARI, Takako
Posted: September 21st, 2021
SARUWATARI
TAKAKO, JOYCE SARUWATARI, of Lethbridge passed away peacefully on September 17, 2021 at the age of 94.
Joyce is survived by her son Gordon (Joy) and 3 daughters, Gail (Gordon) Mitten, Debra (Gordon) Jensen and Wendy (Jim) Gerlock, 10 grandchildren, 13 great-grandchildren, brothers Noris (Sachiko) Taguchi and Kenneth Taguchi, sisters Kazuko Takaguchi, Keiko Tsukishima and Chiyeko Robinson (Charles Price) and numerous nieces and nephews.
Joyce was predeceased by Toshiyuki, her loving husband of 71 years, infant daughter, Suyeko, parents Hashime and Kohei Taguchi, sister Tayeko Terakita and brother Yoshio Taguchi.
Joyce was born in Sunbury, B.C. She resided in New Westminster B.C., Slocan B.C. and Magrath, Alberta. It was here that she met Toshiyuki, her soulmate and love of her life. Side by side they worked together on the Saruwatari farm. Joyce enjoyed gardening, any type of crafts, curling, square dancing, karaoke, golf, family dinner/card nights and trips to the casino. Her greatest treasure was her family.
The family would like to express their heartfelt gratitude to the wonderful caring staff at Cottage 2 at Park Meadows, Drs Horne, Smith and Cunningham, Homecare staff and the Red Cross.
In lieu of flowers or koden, donations may be made to BTSA (Buddhist Temple of Southern Alberta), Good Samaritan Park Meadows in Lethbridge or charity of your choice.
A private family service will be held.
To send a condolence, please visit www.salmonandsons.ca
Hi Gordon, I am so sorry for your broken heart. I will always remember how fondly you talked of your mom and dad. I have thought of you and Joy many times and hope you are well.
Sincerely
Dianne Corey