She was born in Mesa, Arizona and attended Lehi Grammer and Mesa High School.
Sami was an amazing cook and loved gardening and making flower arrangements with her many friends at Ikenobo Ikebana of Arizona, Sun City Chapter.
She was preceded in death by her husband Joe Nishida, parents Kurataro & Hatsuno Ishikawa, siblings Zedo, Susie, Jean, Sally & Mary.
Sami is survived by her sister Helen Hirohata (Harry), son James Nishida, granddaughters Tracy Nishida (Kevin Grimm) & Jill Nishida (Sam Bass), four great grandchildren and numerous nieces and nephews.
Service will be private. The family respectfully request no koden.
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