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In memory of
Mikio Tajima
March 30, 1934 - May 26, 2025
Mar 30, 1934 - May 26, 2025
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In lieu of flowers
Please consider a gift to Doctors Without Borders USA.
$450.00
Raised by 3 people
Obituary
Mikio Tajima passed away on May 26, 2025, at the age of 91. He is survived by his wife of 66 years, Esther S. Tajima, son, Mark Tajima (spouse, Jennifer Haag), daughter, Emiko Tajima (spouse, Joe Handelman), and grandchildren, Claudia, Alex, Damir, and Ravi. His brothers, Kenkichi and Tatsuo preceded him in death.
Mikio was born March 30th, 1934, in Kobe, Japan. At age 19, he traveled to the US to attend university. He graduated …
Event details
Memorial events are private
A celebration of life was held on Sunday, August 3rd, 2025, in Seattle and over Zoom. Link to view the recording:
https://drive.google.com/file/d/1xI1aORlaElhqcMrElAjEmk05choTQvke/view?usp=sharing
If you have difficulty viewing the recording, email Emiko at etajima@uw.edu
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What were Mikio's favorite drinks?
Fine wines, gin tonics, screwdrivers, campari drinks
Fine wines, gin tonics, screwdrivers, campari drinks
Fine wines, gin tonics, screwdrivers, campari drinks
What were Mikio's favorite local spots?
Geneva switzerland, Zermatt, New York City, Seattle WA, Hawaii, Tokyo, Osaka, Kobe
Geneva switzerland, Zermatt, New York City, Seattle WA, Hawaii, Tokyo, Osaka, Kobe
Geneva switzerland, Zermatt, New York City, Seattle WA, Hawaii, Tokyo, Osaka, Kobe
What were Mikio's favorite foods?
Sushi, spicy tofu, calamari, Unagi, Seafood, pasta
Sushi, spicy tofu, calamari, Unagi, Seafood, pasta
Sushi, spicy tofu, calamari, Unagi, Seafood, pasta
What were Mikio's favorite artists or styles of art?
He loved all art !
He loved all art !
He loved all art !
Timeline
Born
March 30th, 1934
Passed away
May 26th, 2025
Seattle, WA
Survived by
Predeceased by
Kenkichi Tajima
Brother
Tatsuo Tajima
Brother
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Method of disposition
Cremation
Funeral services provided by
The Co-op Funeral Home of People's Memorial
Hospice care provided by
EvergreenHealth Hospice Care
In lieu of flowers
Please consider a gift to Doctors Without Borders USA.
$450.00
Raised by 3 people
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