Mieko Kajiura Davis, age 87, formerly of Owosso passed away Fri, May 21, 2021 after a long courageous battle with cancer at her home in Mound, MN with her daughters by her side.
A memorial service will be held 11 am Tue, Jul 13, 2021 at Nelson-House Funeral Home with Pastor Marlene Webster. The family will receive friends at the funeral home on Monday from 6pm to 8pm and Tuesday from 10am until the time of service.
Mieko was born Nov 13, 1933 in Tokyo, Japan the daughter of Genzabura and Muro Kajiura.
She was one of the first women to be admitted to a prestigious high school in Tachikawa, Japan before completing two years of university in Japan.
Mieko was most proud to become an American citizen in July 2006. She enjoyed tending to her gardens, reading and her exercise classes. She was a fabulous cook, caregiver and loved her family more than anything.
She married William Davis in Tokyo, Japan on Feb 2, 1963.
Mieko was a homemaker as well as working alongside her husband at their family businesses.
Mieko is survived by her daughters, Sheila (Mike) Seats of Minneapolis, MN, Brenda Geoghegan of Dewitt and Cindy Dewald of Milwaukee, WI; grandchildren Megan and Andy Seats, Robert and Patrick Geoghegan, Erica and Amaya Dewald; sister in law, Candy (Bob) Anderson; sister Nobue Arahata of Kogenei, Japan; brother Aisuke (Kimiko) Kajiura of Yokohama, Japan; several nieces, nephews and other loving family and friends.
She was predeceased by her parents and brothers Yoshihiro and Yasioshi Kajiura.
Memorial contributions are suggested to Owosso Sports Boosters.