Edith Haruno Sasaki

She was born on August 13, 1941, and is the oldest of four siblings.

She graduated from Lodi High School in 1959. On May 12, 1963, she married Henry Sasaki after he completed his service in the United States Air Force.

She graduated from San Jose State University with a Bachelor of Arts degree in Religious Studies in 1988 and from the Graduate Theological Union with a Masters of Arts degree in Buddhism in 2000. In 2016, she became a lay minister after completing her coursework at the Bright Dawn Center of Oneness Buddhism. She was given the Buddhist name “Kiyo” which means “Joyful Sun.”

Edith is survived by her husband, Henry Sasaki; daughter, Melina (Duane) Takahashi; son, Walter (Eileen) Sasaki; son, Li (Thanatporn) Sasaki; and two grandchildren, Kevin and Samantha Sasaki.

A memorial service will be held on Sunday, August 13, 2023 at 2:00 p.m. at Willow Glen Funeral Home, 1039 Lincoln Avenue in San Jose.

Fond memories and expressions of sympathy may be shared at www.willowglenfuneralhome.com for the Sasaki family.