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Robert T. Toyooka
03/08/1936 — 03/07/2007
From Richland, WA, US | Born in Portland, Oregon
Robert T. Toyooka
Robert T. Toyooka, 70, of Richland, WA, passed away March 7 in Palm Springs, California.
He was born in Portland, Oregon in 1936 to Nobuka.and Fumie Toyooka.. He grew up in Gresham, OR. Bob graduated from the University of Oregon with a BS in Physics and Mathematics, with graduate work at the University of Washington, Washington State University, University of California, and studies in law at LaSalle University. Bob moved to Richland in 1963 to work for GE. Over the past 43 years he made many contributions to Hanford area projects working for various DOE contractors and private industries. Bob also owned and operated Dicks Mobile Home in Pasco for 8 years.
He married Yukiko Oda in 1967. Together they raised two sons in Richland. He enjoyed fishing, hunting, playing tennis, cooking, snow skiing and hiking. He will be remembered for his caring and kind personality and his willingness to help others.
Bob is survived by his wife Yukiko, sons Thomas and Michael, brothers Edward of Arizona and Hank of California.
He was preceded in death by his parents, sister Lulu and brother Arthur.
Memorial services will be held at Einans Funeral Home in Richland, Saturday March 31st at 12:00 pm. A reception will follow.
Bob and I go back to 1956 when Bob and I lived in the same dorm at UO. Also we both were math majors. We did not become really acquinted until we both found ourselves in Richland. When Bob was interviewing for a job with GE I recognized him and we went from there.
After buying our first house, Bob was there to help move in. Later he gave us a GI mirror for the entry way. We still have the mirror in our entry way different house though. Every time I dust it, I think about Bob.
Bob and I continued to work together off and on until I retired in 1998. Then I enjoyed the many encounters we had while shopping in various stores. I will miss Bob. He was a great human being!
Bob and I go back to 1965 when I began working for Computer Sciences Corporation here in Richland.
He was a good friend who gave of himself.
Bob made the world a better place.
Bob and I worked for BWIP project twenty years ago and has seen each other many times in different places, even Regent Casino. He is a very friendly and helpful person, every one you know will miss you. May you rest in peace.
Bob was my good friend for many years. He had many interests and capabilities and was always willing to lend a hand. A very upbeat guy whom I shall miss.
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Robert T. Toyooka