She was born to parents Yori and Yagoro Kaneko in Beaver Hill in Coos County near North Bend. She attended school in Japan and returned to the U.S. in 1930. In September 1935, she married Minoru Koida and worked in the family greenhouse business for many years. Her husband passed away in November 2010.

She enjoyed crocheting, matsutake hunting, razor clamming, her grand-children and great-grandchildren.

She is survived by her five sons, William (Nami), Dr. Robert (Emi), Paul (Mimi), Peter (Karen) and Richard (Kimiko); two sisters, Lilly Takaki and Rulie Yamamoto, both of California; 14 grandchildren; 17 great-grandchildren; and many nieces and nephews.

Our family would like to thank John and Linda Rabang for their loving care of our mother.

A private family service will be held at a later date.

Remembrances in her memory may be made to Epworth United Methodist Church, 1333 S.E. 28th Ave., Portland, OR 97214.

Riverview Abbey Funeral Home, Directors
Born: April 6, 1915 Place of Birth: Beaver Hill , OR USA Death: July 14, 2012 Place of Death: Clackamas, OR USAShare your thoughts and memories in the guestbook.