Alice Louise Naito

Alice was born April 27, 1943 in Findlay, OH to the late Gerald and Mildred Hoile. She was

predeceased by her sister Mary (Hoile) Roach and brother-in-law William Roach in 2018.

Alice graduated from Findlay High School in 1961. She earned her BA in Mathematics, Physics,

and Education from Mary Manse College, Toledo, OH, in 1965. She was an American Legion

Auxiliary member for 68 years. Alice began what would become a 37 year career in teaching in

1965 at Liberty Benton School in Ohio where she taught grade level Math and Geometry. In the

summer of 1967, Alice traveled to Hawaii to teach summer sessions in Algebra at Kalaheo and

Farrington High Schools. This led to teaching positions at Kailua and Kalani High Schools where

she taught both math and science classes for the next few years. In the fall of 1973, she was

hired to teach at Niu Valley Intermediate (now Middle) School. Alice’s love of math and science

inspired many of her students to pursue careers in those areas. Her second love in the arts was

apparent in a keen sense of unconventional art that left a legacy that continued through those

students fortunate to have been instructed by her. Alice was a true Niu Valley Lancer in every

regard from her devotion to her students to her vibrant school spirit. For her outstanding service

and dedication to her students, she received the last of her many Lancer Awards upon her

retirement on April 17, 2002.

Alice’s love of teaching came from a deep inner curiosity and an innate passion to share and

learn from others. She loved to learn about historical and cultural places. Although her initial trip

to Hawaii was intended as a short term experience, she fell in love with the people and culture

and decided to stay. Not a driver, Alice took The Bus everywhere and anywhere to pursue her

interests. She was a true friend to other riders and folks that she met along her way. Her interest

in history, people, and places was something that she loved to share with locals, visitors, family

and friends.

Alice enjoyed the simpler things in life. Window shopping at Ala Moana, taking in a movie,

reading a book, playing games, and making handicrafts were some of her favorite pastimes.

She passed down these interests to her children and grandchildren.

Alice is survived by her husband of 52 years David Naito; her two children Naomi (Greg) O’Neil

and David Naito Jr.; grandchildren Allison and Matthew O’Neil; sister Margaret (Robert)

Thomas; as well as many cousins, nieces, nephews, and friends.

Private service and Interment will be held in her memory by her immediate family at Hawaii

State Veterans Cemetery.

In lieu of flowers, contributions may be made to the Friends of the Library of Hawaii in Alice’s

memory. Please use the website below. Select the Library for the Blind and Physically

Handicapped from the library drop down menu and check the box for Librarian’s Choice. Enter

Alice Naito as the name of the Honoree. https://friendsofthelibraryofhawaii.org/makana-akamai/

Or you may send a check to 99-1132 Iwaena St., ‘Aiea, Hawaii 96701 or call (808) 536-4174.