Shizuko Yamamoto Hayashibara
January 31, 1933 – July 14,  2021

Shizuko Y. Hayashibara, 88, of Hacienda Heights passed away on July 14th. She was predeceased by her loving husband Reynold, parents, Shinsaku Yamamoto and Nao Hashimoto, and siblings Theresa, Rosie, Lloyd, George and James. She is survived by her children, Teri and Todd, grandson Kyle, sister-in-law Ritsuko, nieces and nephews.

Born in Los Angeles, California, she and was a resident of Los Angeles County her entire life with an interruption during her family's internment during WWII. As a young child, Shizuko attended Maryknoll Church Catholic School, which helped guide her Catholic faith. She attended Dorsey High School where she joined an all-girls club whose members became her closest friends for life. The gals continued to gather once a year well into their 80s. As an adult, Shizuko attended LA City College to become a medical transcriptionist. She was introduced to her late husband of 38 years, Reynold, through a mutual college friend.

Shizuko was a traditional homemaker who enjoyed crafting and sewing and returned to medical transcribing once her children began attending junior high. She retired at age 70 1/2 and enjoyed spending time with her family, including helping to raise her grandson, playing an occasional slot machine and tending to her cats.

In light of current times, a private service with her immediate family will be held at Rose Hills Memorial Park.