Hitoki "Jackie" Higashi's Obituary
Hitoki “Jackie” Higashi, 88, of Highland, CA passed away on Sunday, August 21, 2016. Jackie was born in Nagoya, Japan on June 28, 1928. She arrived in San Francisco on the Henry W. Butner in 1952. She worked as a Seamstress for 20 years. Jackie was an accomplished ballroom dancer who enjoyed many competitions with her loving husband. She is survived by her husband of 44 years, Harry Higashi of Highland, sons Art Clevinger(Vicki), and Bob Clevinger(Judy), Miyoko Gibson(Tony), Linda Wintringham(Robin), Lester Higashi(Faye),Miyoko Gibson(Tony) Linda Wintringham(Robin), Lester Higashi(Faye) 12 grandchildren, 16 great-grandchildren and 2 great-great-grandchildren. A visitation will be held at Bobbitt Memorial Chapel on Wednesday, August 31, from 4pm to 7pm. A graveside service will be held at Riverside National Cemetery on September 1, at 10:45 a.m. staging area 4.
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