Kotoko Kawamura Kroesen's Obituary
Kotoko Kawamura Kroesen
Born October 15th 1924 in Kyoto Japan. Died December 2nd 2016 in Maui Hawaii.
She was the daughter of Michi and Akira Kawamura and widow of Theodore Burton Kroesen.
Koko is survived by Daughter Claire Tatsumi Stucklen, Grandson Prasa Hiroaki Stucklen and Hanai Granddaughters Camiya Brooks and Nahla Stucklen, Ginger the dog and Four Paws the cat.
She resided in Santa Monica, California for over 40 years before coming to Maui, where she was a volunteer at Roosevelt Elementary School and The Santa Monica Historical Society.
She had many pets throughout her life, and loved animals, children, people, life and Elvis.
Like a cat, she lived many full lives including being a Hollywood actress between the age of 70 & 80.
She was full of love and gratitude.
If you'd like, please give a smile to every living being who crosses your path today in her memory. Share the love. Include others. She'd like that.
Dance for Koko!
Funeral services will be held at the Wailuku Hongwanji Mission, 1828 Vineyard Street, Wailuku on Friday December 16th at 4:30pm. All are invited.
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