In Memory

Akira Yoshida

Akira Yoshida

 

    

Joel E Ferris High School
Classes of 1966 - Present


Deceased Classmate: YOSHIDA, Akira (Teacher)
Date Of Birth: 6-4-1955
Date Deceased: 9-9-2010
Age at Death: 55
Cause of Death:
Classmate City: Spokane
Classmate State: WA
Classmate Country: USA
Was a Veteran: No
Survived By: Akira is survived by his loving wife, Lisa; their daughters Anna and Mia of Spokane; his mother, Reiko Yoshida of Japan; sister, Megumi Kochi of Japan; brother-in-law, Larry (Robin) Ganders of Olympia; sister- in-law, Linda (Paul) Johnson of Spokane; nephew, Adam Ganders; nieces, Cara Ganders and Lisa Johnson.

YOSHIDA, Akira (Age 55) Entered into rest on July 9, 2010. He was born in Tokyo, Japan on June 4, 1955 to parents Morimasa and Reiko Yoshida. Akira graduated with a degree in Engineering from Washington State University Pullman; he also received several other degrees, which included a degree in Education. He was a much loved and admired teacher at Ferris High School where he taught Japanese and Math. Akira married his wife of 27 years, Lisa Ganders in 1983, and together they have two beautiful daughters. He was a member of the Spokane-Nishinomiya Sister City Society and the NW International Cultural Exchange Association.