Kazuto Theodore Sadamori

He was born in Seattle, WA on November 24, 1919 to Tagaro and Tsuyano Sadamori, They farmed and raised their family in Oralia near Kent WA. Kaz graduated from Kent High School.

After World War II broke out, the family was ordered to Portland, OR stock yards. Kaz and his older brother Roy traveled to the Eastern Oregon area to a work camp, living in a tent and doing manual labor working in the fields in Vale, OR. Kaz described the very cold winter and about being hungry.

When the war was over, the family left Heart Mountain Interment Camp and came to the Treasure Valley joining Kaz and Roy. The family settled in the Sunset Valley area of Nyssa. The three brothers then farmed in the Nyssa area. Kaz farmed into his senior years.

Kaz lived with and took care of his parents until they passed. They always had a vegetable garden, fruit trees and grandma's flower garden. He always loved animals, especially cats. When people would dump their animals out in the country, they were very lucky when they made it to Kaz's home. They would never be hungry, cold or unloved again.

Kaz loved to fish and as a child, fished in a creek after farm chores were done in Washington. He was an avid fisherman and continued that passion most of his life. He had many fishermen friends who could be found at any of the numerous fishing places near and far. It didn't matter the weather, hot or freezing cold - he loved to fish.

In 1979, Kaz, 59, had a heart attack and open heart surgery in Boise, Idaho. He worked hard to walk and get stronger. When his doctor said he was healthy enough to go fishing, he was ready that next morning to go to the Owyhee River! Thanks to the advancement of medicine at that time he lived another 38 years! Thank you to the medical personnel of Nyssa and Ontario area. A special thank you goes to Dr. Jocelyn Skinner who gave Uncle Kaz reassurance for the best quality of life and comfort care. Her kindness, compassion and professional skills helped Uncle Kaz get to 97 years!

Kaz was kind and soft spoken. He spent his later years with his brother George and his wife Mitsuko until they passed. He was cared for by his nieces Michelle and Sharmon. Uncle helped rescue a little black injured kitten days after his brother George passed. He helped in the round the clock feedings. Ping would grow to be a beautiful long haired kitten who loved Uncle Kaz. He had done rescues like this numerous times in his life. He had a caring, humble presence and calm demeanor. He was quick to smile and always loved sharing time with friends and family. He was so appreciative of his friends who helped him celebrate his 97th birthday with Chinese Food and Cake at Far East. He loved watching Boise State Broncos and always his Seattle Mariners! He loved learning about anything.

He was preceded in death by his parents Tagaro and Tsuyano Sadamori; sibling and spouses: sister Yoshino; brother Roy and Joye Sadamori; brother Masao; brother George and Mitsuko Sadamori; sister Elaine and Stan Sugiyama; sister Elinor Sadamori; and nephew Gary Sadamori.

Uncle Kaz is survived by nieces and nephew Sheryl and Heb Ikemoto, California; Janice and Gary Beil, Utah; Paul Sugiyama, California; Michelle Sadamori, Nyssa; Sharmon, Payette, and Dennis Fujimoto, California. Kaz leaves behind his precious four legged Wingy kitty.

A memorial service will be held Thursday, March 23, 2016 at 11:00 am at the Community Church, 240 SE 3rd St., Ontario, OR 97914.

In lieu of flowers donations can be made to the Four Rivers Cultural Center. Condolences may be made to Kaz’s family at www.shaffer-jensenchapel.com.