Dick Susumu Sawada passed away in the early morning hours on February 15, 2021. Dick was born on January 24, 1938 in Vancouver and in 1942 was relocated to Kelowna and in 1952 the family moved to Kamloops.
Dick was predeceased by parents Kiyoji and Shige, brother Kazutoshi Ogawa and nephew Sheldon Sawada.
Dick is survived by wife Michiye, brothers Fred (Hellen), George (Francis), Jack (Louise) and numerous nieces and nephews.
Dick was known for having a successful business, The Union 76 and then Husky Service Station at the corner of 6th Avenue and Columbia Street.
He loved all sports including bowling, curling, hockey and ice fishing in the winter, box lacrosse, golfing, fishing and softball in the summer. Dick was also quite active volunteering for various sporting events and for the Kamloops – Japanese Canadian Association and the Kamloops Buddhist Church.
Upon retiring Dick and Mich loved travelling with friends to all parts of BC and the States.
No koden please, donations can be made in memory of Dick to Canadian Cancer Society, Kamloops Japanese – Canadian Association or the Kamloops Buddhist Church. A celebration of life for Dick will be held when possible at a later date.
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Death notice for the town of: Kamloops, Province: Colombie britanique