Chisato (Chi) Omori

Chisato (Chi) Omori, 84, passed away Oct. 19, 2005 at Sacred Heart Medical Center in Spokane.

Chi was born and raised in Toppenish. In 1941, Chi married Aiko Osumi and in 1942 they went to Hart Mountain Internment Camp (Wyoming). Upon leaving the internment camp in 1944, they moved to Spokane and then later that year settled in Moses Lake where he became a lifelong resident and farmer.

Family, friends and dogs meant a lot to Chi. Hunting and fishing were his two passions in life, as were his vegetable garden and his love for cooking. He was also known for his compassion for anyone who crossed his path and leaving fond (humorous) memories in everyone's hearts.

He is preceded in death by his parents: Kato and Kanezu Omori; his two brothers, Toru and Minoru Omori; and two sisters, Hisaya and Iyako. He is survived by his wife, Aiko; son Ron Omori; daughters Marlene and Bob Ota and Tami and Nathan Edwards; granddaughters Kim Marth and husband Chuck and Jynni Edwards; grandson Jon Edwards; great-grandsons Jeremy and Christopher Marth; sister Tazu Higashi; and his dog Dusty.

Arrangements are in care of Kayser Chapel and Crematory of Moses Lake.

Viewing will take place at the funeral home from 8 a.m. to 7 p.m. Oct. 24. Funeral services will be held at 1:30 p.m. Tuesday, Oct. 25 at the Moses Lake Convention Center.