(90) veteran of WWII and Korean Conflict and Ford Aerospace retiree, passed away on February 10, 2012 in Anaheim. He was predeceased by wife, Fumi Kuroda Yamashita. He is survived by daughter, Stephanie (Bruce)Yamashita Pollard; granddaughter, Danielle Pollard; and many nieces, nephews and other relatives.

A funeral service will be held on Friday, March 16, 2012 at 11:00AM at LA Hompa Hongwanji Buddhist Temple, 815 E. 1st St., LA.