In 1948, he graduated from the College of Physicians and Surgeons, now the School of Dentistry, University of the Pacific, San Francisco, CA. John then began a 35-year dental career on the Monterey Peninsula.
He is survived by his wife, Momoyo; children, Trisha, David (Christy), Terri (Stan) Ikeda, and Kathi; grandchildren, Misha, Jonathan, Garrett, Lucille; great-grandchildren, Kaylee and Paxton and his sister, Joanne. His father, Kunisaburo, his mother, Taka, and his sister, Yuriko preceded him in death.
John enjoyed hunting, fishing, cars and farming. In later life, he was still able to participate in some way with these passions with the help of loving friends he considered extended family.
There will be a private service for immediate family at interment. The family requests those who wish to express sympathy consider making a donation to their favorite charity or the Monterey Peninsula Salvation Army: 1491 Contra Costa St., Seaside, CA 93955.
