SHIOKARI, TOM (1927-2016)



Tom Shiokari (1927-2016) 
     Tom Shiokari (Poston 19-11-B) was born in Lancaster, California.  He was forcibly evacuated with his brother to the Poston, Arizona concentration camp 1 and arrived on May 25, 1942 during World War II.  On May 24, 1944, he departed from camp to join his older brother John, who left earlier to attend school in Lincoln, Nebraska.  

     Tom Shiokari, 89-year-old,resident of Rancho Palos Verdes, California, died on March 25, 2016, He was predeceased by his brother John (Violet) Shiokari. He is survived by his wife Nobuko; sons Stan Shiokari, David (Vicky) Shiokari, Ken (Kathy) Shiokari; 10 grandchildren; 2 great-grandchildren; and many nieces, nephews and other relatives here and in Japan