Obituary
Yoshiko Kōbōdō Ponton loved being alive. Led by her irrepressible spirit, she forged her own path from her birthplace in Kure, Hiroshima, Japan where she was born to Giichi and Tatsuko Kōbōdō on January 28, 1935, the fifth of seven children, to Eugene, Oregon where she passed away on January 27, 2023, ensconced in the love of friends and family.
A self-described wild child, Yoshiko recalled fond memories of her childhood even during wartime; of …
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I wish so very much that Yoshiko were here to celebrate her 90th birthday. However, as I am in Eugene now I’m thinkin…
I wish so very much that Yoshiko were here to celebrate her 90th birthday. However, as I am in Eu…
I wish so very much that Yoshiko were here to celebrate her 90t…
Thinking warm thoughts of Yoshiko on her birthday
Thinking warm thoughts of Yoshiko on her birthday
Thinking warm thoughts of Yoshiko on her birthday
One of Yoshiko's favorite Japanese NHK programs was "Venetia," about a British woman of that name who had settled in Oh…
One of Yoshiko's favorite Japanese NHK programs was "Venetia," about a British woman of that name w…
One of Yoshiko's favorite Japanese NHK programs was "Venetia," a…
Yoshiko san was not only lively but gentle. She viewed the world with compassion and strength. Her colorful wardrobe, s…
Yoshiko san was not only lively but gentle. She viewed the world with compassion and strength. Her …
Yoshiko san was not only lively but gentle. She viewed the world…
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