Birth date: Jan 1, 1921 Death date: Feb 10, 2013
Kazuo Shitama was born in Seattle, Washington in 1921, the only son of Kitaro and Sada Shitama and the second of five children. He graduated with a BS from the University of Washington in 1942. He enlisted in the U.S. Army after b Read Obituary
My husband and I had the opportunity to meet Yumi and Paul recently on a trip and we fell in love with them immediately. We made plans to visit with each other in DC afterward and learned of the passing of Yumi's father. He certainly must have been an extraordinary man to have raised such a lovely daughter and family. With warm thoughts, David and Jamie O'Brien
So many wonderful memories it is hard to pick just one. We will miss you uncle! Love to all the Shitamas. xo
I remember Kaz from NCS as a kind, genial, avuncular figure, always willing to answer a question. I am very saddened at his passing.
- Gary Goldberg
I will miss Kaz very much - I enjoyed working with him many times back in the 70's and 80's.. He certainly was one of the most sincere and concientious people I have ever known. Life can seem so short.
John Williams
