Hiroyuki Kano Obituary (1917 - 2010)

Hiroyuki (Hiro) Kano BRIGHAM CITY - Hiroyuki (Hiro) Kano, age 93, passed away peacefully in his home on December 26, 2010. Hiro was born in Auburn, Washington on May 19, 1917 to Kenjiro and Matsue Yamanaka Kano. He was raised in Japan until age 16 and then returned to live with his family in Washington. Hiro served in the United States Army, Military Intelligence Services during WWII. After his time in the military he moved to Rexburg, Idaho. Hiro later moved to Utah and married his wife, Shizuko Hanami Kano on March 22, 1952 in the Ogden Buddhist Temple. On March 17, 1953 Hiro and Shizuko welcomed their son, Stanley Satoru into their family. Hiro worked as a dry farmer, and then for Thiokol, Ogden Defense Depot, and 24 years at Hill Air Force Base. Hiro was a member of the Honeyville Buddhist Church. He also generously contributed to charitable organizations including the American Legion, Veterans of Foreign Wars, Japanese American Citizens League, Utah Autism Foundation, and many more. He proudly supported his three grandsons on LDS missions. He also invested in his grandchildren's educations. Hiro was an avid baseball fan and enjoyed playing cards and watching game shows. Some of Hiro's favorite memories were time spent vacationing with family. He especially enjoyed trips to Wendover with his brother Mas. Hiro is survived by brothers Shig (Satoko) Kano, Ozzie Kano, John (Lucy) Kano, and sister Hisa Minaga. His son, Stanley (Ronda) Kano, his grandchildren, Charles (Kristi) Kano, Kimie Kano, Meri (James) Thomas, Andrew (Maranda) Kano, and Jonathan (Nicole) Kano. He is also survived by eight great-grandchildren; Takeo, Kenyan, Ryo, Xavier, Emma, Midori, Amaya, and Kaeda. He is also survived by many caring nieces and nephews. Hiro is preceded in death by his parents, his dedicated wife, Shizuko Hanami Kano, brother, Masayuki Kano, brother-in-law Kozo Minaga, and sisters-in-law Cecil Kano and Kiyoko Kano. Special thanks to the many caregivers and medical professionals at Alpine Rehabilitation Center, Pioneer Care Center, Integrity Home Health and Hosice, and Meals on Wheels. Sincere appreciation is extended to his neighbors in both Brigham City and Perry. We love you and will miss you "Grandpa Grape." Funeral services will be held on Friday, December 30, 2010 at 11:00 a.m. at Myers Mortuary, 205 S. 100 E., Brigham City. Friends may call Thursday from 6 to 8 p.m., and Friday 10:00 to 10:50 a.m. at Myers Mortuary. Interment will be in the Brigham City Cemetery. VisitationMyers Mortuary - Brigham City 205 South 100 East Brigham City, UT 84302 December 30, 2010 6:00 PM - 8:00 PM ServiceMyers Mortuary - Brigham City 205 South 100 East Brigham City, UT 84302 December 31, 2010 11:00 AM CemeteryBrigham City Cemetery 325 South 300 East Brigham City, Utah 84302 December 31, 2010