Obituary of Kassie Nakamura

It is with deep sadness that the family announces the passing of our treasured Mom, aunt and Nana, at University Hospital, London, on October 8th. Kassie, daughter of Koichiro and Morio Sanmiya, was born on July 30, 1921 in Vancouver, BC. She was the beloved wife of the late Mits Nakamura, dearest mother of Vivian and Dr. Bruce Ettinger of San Francisco; Shirley Nakamura of London; Gloria and the late John E. Stevenson of Waskesiu Lake, SK. Much loved Nana of Kate Ettinger of San Francisco. Predeceased by brothers Gus, Tats and Dr. Marm Sanmiya. Also dearly loved by 5 nieces and 5 nephews. Kassie was a very talented and much accomplished lady. She taught for 17 years at Sir Frederick Banting Secondary School and retired at age 65. She managed the Western University Fund Office for 7 years; served 15 years in Christian Education for CGIT groups of Middlesex Presbytery and London Conference, including 4 years as instructor for CGIT leaders. Kassie co-chaired the Alma College Summer School for Leaders of Younger Groups; served as President for Y'Macettes and Y's Menettes of London; was Regional Director of Y's Menettes of Ontario/Quebec Region; also International Director of Y's Menettes of 381 clubs in 42 countries and was in charge of the Y's Menettes programs for Pittsburgh and Copenhagen International Conventions. She served as an Elder for Metropolitan United Church and was in the Teleministry for 4 years. She was Treasurer for Delta Kappa Gamma, Gamma Chapter for 6 years and 6 years as auditor. Kassie also served as Treasurer for 4 years with the Ontario Secondary School Teachers' Federation, District 8 and as President and 4 years as Treasurer for the Board of Directors of the London Condominium Corporation, no. 65. Kassie enjoyed life and loved doing things for other people. She will be forever remembered for her kindness and generosity. We wish to thank CCAC, Home Instead and the University Hospital staff for their wonderful care of our Kassie. The family of the late Kassie Nakamura invite her family and friends to a Celebration of her Life, to be held on Saturday, May 11, 2013 at 1:30 p.m., in the “Great Room” of the Metropolitan United Church, 468 Wellington Street, London. In lieu of cards and flowers, please consider a donation to the Breast Cancer Society of Canada, Research only, National office, 420 East Street North, Sarnia, ON N7T 6Y5 or online at http://www.bcsc.ca.