Kiyoko Takashima

I am one of Kay's longtime neighbors that live on Monterey Ct NE in Renton. Kay was always such a kind soul, interested in community and how others were doing. She will be remembered fondly for sharing her delicious sponge cakes, creating a neighborhood emergency contact list so that we could all watch out for each other, and for encouraging neighborhood gatherings to get to know each other better (we ended up helping to organize 2 of these such gatherings). What a blessing she was to our neighborhood. We were all sad that she left our street to move to downtown Renton recently but were overjoyed to hear from her that she loved her new home and community! She will be missed. The world needs more people like her.

Kiyo was one of the sweetest grandmas/friends to my family. As Debra’s neighbor and friend with our kids the same age, my family had the honor and privilege to get to know her and be pampered by her. “Grandma Kiyo” would bake her scrumptious lemon chiffon cakes to share with us and other neighbors. She participated on field trips with Jayna, Trisha and our kids during elementary school years, and she always would make an effort to fly in and stayed a week long trip for Debra and her family. We miss Kiyo, her sweet smiles, her gentleness, and radiant warmth. May her soul rest in a tranquil and serene place with abundant love and lights. She will always be in our hearts!!💕 Yimei Serene, Gary, Robin and David

My condolences to the Takashima family. I met Kiyoko only a few times. She was a lovely person.

She treated me to a movie and dinner for my birthday. I remember seeing Mrs. Doubtfire, Forever Young and Titanic with her. Afterwards we'd go to Sizzler. Core memories. ❤️ RIP

Kiyo was one of the kindest and warmest humans I’ve ever met. She was a dear dharma friend and I’ll miss seeing her at the Betsuin. My condolences to the family.