Kimie Toriumi

Kimie

Kimie Toriumi passed away peacefully at the age of 83 in Chilliwack, BC on June 13, 2012 with family by her side. Kimie was born in Port Alberni BC and she spent the first six years of her life growing up in Sproat Lake, BC. Kimie lived in Japan with her sister and grandmother for the next twenty-one years and returned to British Columbia at the age of twenty-seven. Kimie met George in Ashcroft BC and they were married for thirty-three years. Kimie is predeceased by her parents, Ken and Yachiyo, brother Noboru and husband George. She is survived by her sister, Mayeko, daughter Helen (Anton) of Kelowna and son Ted (Kam) of Chilliwack and stepson, Jeffery (Bev) of Brampton, grandchildren Bond, Jaspreet, Johnny, Brenden, Ben and Josh.

Kimie was a tailor in Japan and then worked for her aunt at the Ashcroft Drycleaners. Once married, Kimie was dedicated to raising her children. Kimie enjoyed crafts, sewing, reading, gardening and her daily walks into town. Kimie was also a longtime member of TOPS and eventually KOPS where she made many cherished friendships. Special thank you to the compassionate staff at the Valleyhaven Care Home and Dr. J. Oostenbrink and Dr. R. Jones for their years of care. In lieu of flowers, please make donations to the Alzheimer’s Society of BC.

A Memorial Service will be held on Saturday, July 7, 2012 at 11:00 am at the Ashcroft Cemetery on Railway Avenue, lead by Reverend Pamela Scott. A Celebration of Life will be held at the Zion United Church following from 1:00 to 3:00 pm.