Don Morikawa

Don Morikawa - Passed away on December 3, 2009 in Santa Rosa. Loving husband of the late Harlene Morikawa. Devoted son of the late Sasuke and Wasa Morikawa. Cherished father of Shirley, Steven (Debbie) and Sandy Morikawa. Beloved grandfather of Matthew and Jordan Morikawa. Loving brother of Tom Morikawa (True), Roy Morikawa, Jean Mukaida (George), and the late Mary Mori (Roy), Harriet Graham (Bill), Joe Morikawa, and George Morikawa. Survived by numerous nieces and nephews. Age: 78 years. A Member of: Enmanji Buddhist Temple. Friends and family are invited to attend the visitation, Tuesday, December 8, 2009 from 3:00 PM to 8:00 PM at the PARENT-SORENSEN MORTUARY-SEBASTOPOL, 301 S. Main St., Sebastopol, CA. The funeral service will be held, Wednesday, December 9, 2009 at 11:00 AM at Enmanji Buddhist Temple, 1200 Gravenstein Hwy., S., Sebastopol, CA with interment following at 3:00 PM at Santa Rosa Memorial Park. Born on November 3, 1931, Don was reared and educated in Sonoma County. As a child, he was interned with his family at Amache Relocation Camp in Colorado. Don served in the National Guard and attended the Santa Rosa JC auto mechanic certification program. As a certified mechanic, he worked for various auto dealerships in Santa Rosa and for 15 years as an auto mechanic for the County of Sonoma Fleet Operations. Don was an avid gardener, growing beautiful chrysanthemums and tasty vegetables. Above all else, he enjoyed spending time with his family. We will miss his wonderful stories and wry humor.