Richard Hiroshi Nakanishi

Rick Pepe Nakanishi peacefully went home to meet Jesus, his Lord and Savior, on the 14th of October 2011, in Everett, Washington. He leaves behind a beautiful wife of 47 years, Doris; son, Dean; daughter-in-law, Staci; and his beloved grandchildren: Elias, James, and Caitlyn. Richard was born in Hilo, Hawaii to Charles and Kiyomi Nakanishi. He grew up in Mt. View, HI and graduated from Hilo High School in 1956. After graduating from the University of Hawaii he received a direct commission into the US Army as a Medical Technologist and would receive an honorable discharge in 1963 as a 1st Lieutenant. He and Doris Asato were married in 1964 in Hawaii and then moved to the California Bay Area where he would work at Stanford Hospital and United in the medical laboratory field. He also opened and operated a plant tissue culture lab in San Mateo. He had longstanding relationships with the Japanese American Citizens League (of which he served as president); the San Mateo Fishing Club; and Sturge Presbyterian Church. He will be fondly remembered for his giant pumpkins, his fishing adventures, his ukulele, his historical writings, his warm genuine smile, and his strong faith. He is missed and beloved by many. Announcement: Services at the Congregational Church of San Mateo on Oct. 29th at 2:30PM, and at Honolulu Christian Church on November 19th at 11AM. Casual Attire and No Flowers Please. Mahalo.