OBITS: The Spectrum 8 May 2005; St. George, Washington co., Utah

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Michiko Baker

ST. GEORGE - Michiko Kakinuma Baker died May 6, 2005 from complications of 
stoke and cancer in St. George Utah. She was born September 17, 1927 in 
Wakayama-ken, Japan to Tojuro and Teru Kakinuma.

On November 12, 1954, she married Thomas Baker in Tokyo, Japan. On June 26, 
1970, Michiko and Thomas were married in the Los Angeles, California Temple 
for time and all eternity.

Michiko had exceptional talents as a seamstress and artist. She displayed 
these skills as a master of first rank in the art of Japanese doll making. 
Later she became a fine artist in oil painting. She produced many fine works 
of art in her own home. She was also well known as a excellent cook, catering 
authentic oriental meals for large groups of people.

Michiko was known for her quiet, dignified and modest demeanor and was 
happiest in transforming her home, with the help of her husband, Tom, into an 
island of Japanese tranquility.

Her daughter, Dian and son, Steven are accomplished concert pianists and are 
still performing today. Michiko is survived by her husband, Tom, her daughter 
Dian (Eckart) Sellheim, son Steven (Rebecca) Baker and two grandchildren, Sean 
and Zoe.

Funeral services will be held Tuesday, May 10 at 11 a.m. at the Morningside 
Ward building (900 S 700 E, St. George). Visitation held one hour prior to 
service.

Originally published May 8, 2005

Wanda Banks Moser Ezzo

Our beloved mother, grandmother, great grandmother, Wanda Banks Moser Ezzo, 
age 85, passed away peacefully May 6, 2005.

Wanda was born November 20, 1919, in Murray, Utah to John Jarvis Banks and 
Elsie S. Walbeck. She graduated from Jordan High School in 1938. Married Mario 
Joseph Moser in 1941, later their marriage was solemnized in the Salt Lake 
Temple. Later divorced.

Lived in Riverton and Midvale, Utah most of her life with her husband Mario, 
where their family of 16 children was known as the "largest crop" in town. 
Later retired to Ivins and St. George, Utah. Married Louis Ezzo, widowed. 
Married Delbert Adamson, widowed.

She enjoyed singing, entertaining, dancing, and church activities. She had a 
sweet spirit and loved her family.

She is preceded in death by her husbands; son, Sherril, daughter, Dawna. She 
is survived by her children; Holly (Rob) Stonehocker, Taylorsville, Debbie 
(Syl) Gray, formerly of Kaysville, Cheryl (Lynn) Thomas, Neola, Bonnie 
(Corney) Workman, West Valley City, Bobbie Hiatt, Kearns, LaMont Moser, 
Oklahoma, Carma (Arlo) Stewart, South Jordan, Norman Moser, Nevada, Allen 
(Deb) Moser, West Jordan, Jolyn (Charlie) Peck, Oklahoma, John (Helen) Moser, 
St. George, Lynda (Jesse) Berg, South Jordan, Dennis Moser, West Jordan, Loran 
(Carol) Moser, Taylorsville, 51 grandchildren, 50 great-grandchildren.

The family would like to thank J & E HomeCare and Odyssey Hospice for all 
their help in taking care of our mom.

Funeral services will be held Tuesday, May 10, 2005 at 11 a.m. at Goff 
Mortuary, 8090 So. State, Midvale, where friends may call Monday 6-8 p.m. and 
Tuesday one hour prior to services. Interment, Draper Cemetery.

Originally published May 8, 2005