Mariko Hamano Peckham

Mariko passed away at Providence Regional Medical Center Everett in Everett, WA, surrounded by her family, on Thursday, March 14, 2013.

Mariko was born in Otaru, Japan to Shingo and Hideko Hamano on February 3, 1949. Mariko moved to the United States in 1970. Mariko eventually settled in Yakima, WA, where she lived from 1979 until 2005. In 2005, she relocated to Mukilteo, WA in order to be closer to her family. She obtained her Associate in Arts & Science degree from Yakima Valley Community College and her Bachelors of Science in Nursing degree from Washington State University.

Mariko worked as a Registered Nurse at Providence Regional Medical Center Everett and, while in Yakima, at Providence Yakima Medical Center.

Mariko loved her family and friends and enjoyed spending considerable amounts of time with them. In addition, she loved to travel, especially with her family and friends. She will be sorely missed by all.

She is survived by her son, Sam (Danielle), Chatham, NJ; daughter, Angela, Burien, WA; brother, Eiji (Ukea) Hamano, Sapporo, Japan; sister, Michiru Akagi, Osaka, Japan; granddaughters, Devynn Peckham, Madeline Peckham and Olivia Peckham; and two nieces and one nephew.

She is preceded in death by her father, Shingo; mother, Hideko; and former husband, James.

A celebration of her life will be held Friday, April 5, 2013 10:30 am at Evergreen Funeral Home, Everett, Washington. To leave online condolences or remembrances please visit www.evergreen-fh.com. In lieu of flowers memorials may be offered to the American Cancer Society, P.O. Box 22718, Oklahoma City, OK 73123-1718.

A special thank you goes out to Providence Regional Medical Center Everett and the wonderful care and comfort provided to our mom in her final days.