Yoshio Akiyama

Yoshio Akiyama was born October 4, 1930, in Orange County, California to Kichiro and

Yukio Akiyama. Yosh was the 6th of 8 children.

Children: Ben, Dorothy, George, Hanae, Mas, Yosh, Sam and Yeichi.

With the signing of Executive Order 9066, the US government gave them 48 hours to

move out of Ocean Side, California, or be placed into an internment camp. In March of

1942 the Akiyama family relocated to Colorado in an old, beat-up pickup truck.

Once in Colorado, Yosh attended Libby School in Welby and Adams City High School

in Adams County.

Yosh joined the Navy in 1950, served until 1954, where he received early discharge due

to his father’s death. Yosh met Sumi Tawara in 1950 and they married on October 30, 1952.

Yosh had a passion for fishing, bowling, gardening, gambling, traveling and watching

his children compete in sports. He also enjoyed his grandchildren’s sporting events and

other activities.

Yosh is survived by wife Sumi, and brothers Mas (Aki) and Sam Akiyama.

Children: Sharon (Mitch), Linda (Melvin), Cindy (Gary), Glenn (Linda) and Dave (Teresa).

Grandchildren: Summer, Craig, Nicole, Michelle and Justin.

Great-grandchildren: Abby, Min, Emma, Rafe and Sophia.

Service will be at noon Saturday, May 8, 2021 at Holiday Bowling and Billiards

10350 W. Colfax Ave. Lakewood, CO 80215 celebration of life will follow the service,

food will be provided and bowling. Please dress casual. We will stream the service via Zoom.

Meeting ID: 867 8444 7674 Passcode: 096301.

Please contact Sharon or Glenn If you have any questions.