It is with great sadness that the Takenaka family shares the passing of Toshio “Tosh” Takenaka. Tosh passed away peacefully on July 22, 2024, at the age of 95 years, with family by his bedside.
Tosh was a loving and devoted husband, father, grandfather, great grandfather, brother, and uncle. He is survived by his wife of 69 years—Frances “Fran”; children Randy (Keiko), Wendy (Dale), Lana (Dan); grandchildren Shanna (Dustin), Taryn (Matt), Tasha (Chris), Travis (Cyndi), Jeffrey (Sarah), Kristen (David); great grandchildren Preston, Cruz, Riley, Austin, Macklen, Kinzley; siblings Miyo (living in Japan), Mich (Ken), Kaz (Tony), Butch (Joan); and many in-laws, nephews, and nieces.
Tosh was born on May 29, 1929 in Vancouver, BC. His father relocated the family, traveling by train to Kamloops, to avoid being interned. Tosh spent his younger years orchard picking, working in construction and in the mines, and later working for the Post Office where he retired after 32 years (1953-1985) of service. He resided in Kamloops for his entire married life where he and Fran raised the family in their home of 69 years—the house that he and his father built along with Assistant Contractor Fran.
Tosh enjoyed playing hockey and baseball in his younger years, but golf became his biggest sports passion (a love that filtered down to his son and grandsons). Tosh was an avid golfer and was the longest Kamloops Golf and Country Club member. At 90 years, Tosh still refused to take a golf cart and would walk the 18 holes.
Tosh dedicated himself to his family and worked hard to provide for them. He cherished and took great pride in his children, grandchildren, and great grandchildren. He was also a devoted husband—at 95 years, he was still determined to take care of his wife and rejected outside help with cleaning, caregiving, cooking, and gardening. Tosh will also be remembered for being very meticulous about his lawn—continuing to mow it himself, even at his advanced age of 95.
Tosh will be missed deeply, but his memory will be in our hearts forever.
The Takenaka family would like to express their appreciation to all those who took care of Tosh and supported him and the family. Tosh wished to be cremated and, per his request, there will be no service.
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It was with great sadness I heard the passing of Tosh. I don’t think I ever met a finer man, someone who was always a pleasure to be around and always positive and encouraging. I golfed many games with Tosh and have nothing but good memories, many of which I think of often. I pass on my deepest sympathies to the family, I know he will be missed. May he Rest in Peace.
Tosh and I were both members of the KGCC. While he was a member for 70+ yr. , I was one for only 20! Tosh was always very friendly and always willing to help me improve my game.
He was a great ambassador of the game and the KGCC! His joyful smile and welcoming expression is going to be missed!
Our family was saddened to hear about the passing of Mr. Takenaka. Our father, grandfather, and great grandfather , Ray Bolen, was a co-worker at the post office, and friend of your father, grandfather, and great grandfather for many years. The Bolen family would like to pass on our condolences to your family for your loss. Take care of each other.