Mitzi Misako Matsuo Johnson Obituary (1929 - 2010)

“Okasan” The world became a more beautiful place on August 16, 1929 when Misako Matsuo was born to Fukuichi and Matsuno Matsuo in Saga Prefecture, Japan. Stories of her childhood spent with her five brothers and three sisters were filled with love.Our world was forever changed on March 14, 2010 with the loss of our beautiful Misako. Her best buddy, Tashi, was at her side.After the war, she met a handsome U.S. Army sergeant, Donald Johnson, stationed in Japan. They were married and had two sons and two daughters. Because of her love for her new family she embraced moving to America and raising her family. Our mother’s talents were many. She was a master tailor, a remarkable artist, and an amazing cook. All these things paled in comparison to her love for her family. Her love for us, and ours for her, will forever be in our hearts.Survived by her children: Jim and Brandie, Dave, Renae and Brett Mecham, and Robin and Jeff (her third son) Lyman. Her brother and sister Kazuyoshi and Chitose. Her grandchildren, Spencer, Summer, Jake, Davis, Jen, and James and four great-grandchildren.Preceding her in death are her parents, husband, and brothers and sisters Yukiye, Haruko, Fukuji, Isao, Tadashi, Karuo, and daughter-in-law Robyn.There will be a private family gathering.