Chikako Ishmael Obituary (1959

Chikako Ishmael, 59, passed away peacefully on August 27, 2019 in Bremerton, WA. She was born in Sasebo, Japan on December 1, 1959 to Satoshi and Fusae Takayama. Chikako attended school and graduated in Sasebo Japan. She went on to receive her Associates of Arts Degree from Olympic College in Bremerton, WA. Chikako met the love of her life Steven and was married on March 17, 1984 in El Cajon, California. She loved being a Military spouse of 23 years. Family was a great joy to her as well as swimming, traveling, cooking and watching Japanese sitcoms and the news. She had a love for knowledge and becoming a student gave her joy. Doing yoga and being a Kumon instructor always brought a smile to her face. The grandchildren were always on her mind and in her heart. She would brag any chance she had about their achievements. She was preceded in death by her husband of 30 years Steven Ishmael Sr., her parents Satoshi and Fusae (Kikuchi) Takayama. She is surviored by her son Steven and daughter-in-law Kristy Ishmael, grandchildren Madison, Dante, Nicole and Zoey, and Carole York (Steven's mother in law). Memorial Donations in lieu of flowers: https://www.fredhutch.org/en/ways-to-give/honor-a-loved-one.html