TAKESHI NISHIDA
(1915-2009)
Takeshi was born in Okayama prefecture, Japan, on June 9, 1915. He immigrated to Canada in 1926. Tak was a mill worker, musician, logger and tugboat captain. He spent his working life on the Arrow Lake between Revelstoke and Castlegar. Tak studied music, performed with a Japanese-Canadian orchestra and taught a classical Japanese instrument, the shakuhachi. His music drifted along the Columbia River after work days. Tak was an avid fisherman and meticulous gardener. Tak died peacefully surrounded by his family on the afternoon of November 15, 2009, at The Hamlets in Kamloops, B.C.

Tak will be missed by his family and friends, and remembered for his friendly disposition and peaceful manner. Tak and his wife, Fujiko, were married in 1945. He is survived by his wife, four of five children, fourteen grandchildren and three great-grandchildren. Tak was an unassuming, honest man who lived his life without conflict... truly remarkable.

We thank all the wonderful care aides and nurses at The Hamlets and Ponderosa Lodge, Dr. Ben Anders and private care aides Shirley and Bonnie for their support and dedication.