Fumiko “Susie” Jaspers,

Fumiko “Susie” Jaspers, 86, passed away June 21, 2010 at Lorenzo Adult Family Home on Puget Island where she received loving care for over two years. She was born December 21, 1923 in Yokohama, Japan to Hiroshi Kitai and Hide Ando`.

In 1953 she graduated from high school in Yokohama. She married Don Jaspers on September 3, 1953 in Japan and they moved to Puget Island that same year to make their home. Don preceded her in death in 1975.

Susie was a housekeeper for several local families over the years.

She is survived by her brothers, Kyoshi and Masao Kitai; her sister, Sumiko Takimoto all of Yokohama, Japan and several nieces and nephews.

Private interment will take place at Greenwood Cemetery. No services will be held at her request. Memorial contributions may be made in Fumiko Jaspers' name to Community Hospice, P.O. Box 2067, Longview, WA 98632.

Dowling Funeral Home is in charge of arrangements.