Passed away on February 12, 2013 in Petaluma. Devoted husband of the late Nancy Yamasaki. Beloved father of Joyce Anderson (Dennis) of WA, Roger S. Yamasaki, Jr. (Gail) of HI, and the late Charlene Stephenson. Dear father-in-law of Bill Stephenson of Novato. Adored grandfather of Kim Anderson (Jon Gillespie), Tom Anderson (Christina), Zachary Yamasaki, Leicie Yamasaki, Katherine Deines (Eric), and Matt Stephenson (Erin). Cherished great-grandfather of Caden and Ryland Deines; Sean and Baby Girl Stephenson (on the way); Alana and Quinn Anderson; and Penelope Anderson. Loving brother of Lila and Ethel; predeceased by one brother and three sisters. Survived by several nieces and nephews.
Age: 93 years.
Roger was born, reared and educated in Honolulu, HI. He worked for the US Navy as a telecommunications installer which made sure all ships could communicate with each other and land. In his spare time, Roger enjoyed fishing. Above all, he loved his family; he will be greatly missed.
Friends and family are invited to attend the Memorial Service on Saturday, February 23, 2013 at 3:00 PM at the PARENT-SORENSEN MORTUARY & CREMATORY, 850 Keokuk St., Petaluma. In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions may be made to Hospice of Petaluma. Private Inurnment.