His parents were Tatsusaboro Wakabayashi and Chitose Kitayama both born in Okayama-Ken Japan. Hiro was 2nd generation in United States – Nisei-san

Divorced Teruko Gloria Courter with whom he had three Children Cindy, Terri-Ann, and Wayne.

He loved being a gardener; his yard was full of plants, bushes and fruit trees. Passions for fishing, camping, clam digging, mushroom hunting and bowling until the age of 86.

Preceded in death by his parents and siblings Jerry Wakabayashi, Kazue Shiraishi, Shigeru Wakabayashi, and Kimiko Wakabayashi

Survived by daughter(s): Cindy & Joe Medina; Terri-Ann & Tom Carrollo and granddaughter Midori; son Wayne Wakabayashi & Kathi Yamamoto; nieces, nephews, cousins and friends.

He will be honored and buried at the Willamette National Cemetery on Tuesday, November 14th 2017 at 3pm. (arrive no later than 2:45pm). 11800 SE Mt. Scott Blvd. Portland, OR 97266. The service will be conducted by Reverend Yuki Sugahara. Please note there is limited seating and requesting donations to be given to your favorite charities in memory of Hiro Wakabayashi.

Cremation by Riverview Abbey, 0319 SW Taylors Ferry Road. Portland, OR 97219. Flowers by Kern Park Flower Shop 6713 SE Holgate Blvd. Portland OR 97206
Born: April 1, 1930 Death: October 30, 2017

Service

Tuesday November 14, 2017 , 3:00 PM at Willamette National Cemetery

The service will be conducted by Reverend Yuki Sugahara. Please note there is limited seating and requesting donations to be given to your favorite charities in memory of Hiro Wakabayashi. Share your thoughts and memories in the guestbook.

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