Jennifer Sayuri Tasaka's Obituary
Jennifer Sayuri Tasaka, 43, of San Ramon, died Saturday, February 5, 2011 after a courageous battle with gastric cancer. She was born on April 22, 1967 in Vancouver, B.C. and is the daughter of Kazuichi and Chieko Tasaka from Richmond, B.C. Canada. She graduated from Steveston High School in Richmond in 1985 and later graduated from the University of Victoria, B. C. with a BS in Nursing. She happily left the medical field to be an at-home mommy for her children over the past eight years. Jennifer's spirit touched all that she met. She loved life and her motto was to celebrate each day. This was exemplified in her last day with us. She worked her magic by organizing a festive party at home, complete with Hawaiian shaved ice, piÃ?±atas, and a magician for the kids. Over 100 friends and family joined together to make this a day that will always be remembered. In addition to her parents, Jennifer is survived by her husband, Chuck Messer, daughter Karli, son Kyle, step-son Marc, brothers Rick Tasaka (Naomi and nieces Lauren and Tessa) and Randy Tasaka (Joyce and nephews Chad and Corey), and sister Susan Murakami (Brandon and nephews Luc and Jack.) There are many other surviving aunts, uncles, and cousins in North American and abroad. The family would like to thank the members of the Berkeley Buddhist Temple and community of people at the SF East Bay Cancer Support Center for their support and family programs. In lieu of flowers, Jennifer requested any donations to be made to the above organizations. The family would also like to thank the many family members and friends whose unending support has been overwhelming. Funeral services celebrating Jennifer’s life will be held Wednesday, February 9, 2011 at 7:00 p.m. at the Berkeley Buddhist Temple, 2121 Channing Way, Berkeley, CA 94704.
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