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CPL Frank Masao Yoritomo

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CPL Frank Masao Yoritomo

Birth
Alamosa, Alamosa County, Colorado, USA
Death
30 Nov 2019 (aged 94)
Wheat Ridge, Jefferson County, Colorado, USA
Burial
Denver, City and County of Denver, Colorado, USA Add to Map
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BURIED AT: SECTION 76 SITE 226
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Frank Masao Yoritomo, age 94, died on November 30, 2019, with his wife, Minnie Chidori Yoritomo (Hidaka), at his side in Wheat Ridge, Colorado. Preceded in death by sister, Amy Wakasugi (the late George), brothers Kent (the late Chiyoko) and Leonard and parents, Soziro and Naka. Survived by Minnie and sister-in-law Ruth. Born in Alamosa, Colorado, Frank affectionately referred to the area as "the Great Sand Dunes in the San Luis Valley". A long-time resident of Golden, Colorado, Frank served in the U.S. Army from 1947 to 1949. Frank was also an active member of the El Jebel Shriners in Denver and was a founding member of the Denver Central Optimists Club. He was an avid sports enthusiast, fly fisherman and a longtime season ticket holder of the Denver Broncos. Frank worked at and retired from Coors Brewery in Golden.
Frank Masao Yoritomo, age 94, died on November 30, 2019, with his wife, Minnie Chidori Yoritomo (Hidaka), at his side in Wheat Ridge, Colorado. Preceded in death by sister, Amy Wakasugi (the late George), brothers Kent (the late Chiyoko) and Leonard and parents, Soziro and Naka. Survived by Minnie and sister-in-law Ruth. Born in Alamosa, Colorado, Frank affectionately referred to the area as "the Great Sand Dunes in the San Luis Valley". A long-time resident of Golden, Colorado, Frank served in the U.S. Army from 1947 to 1949. Frank was also an active member of the El Jebel Shriners in Denver and was a founding member of the Denver Central Optimists Club. He was an avid sports enthusiast, fly fisherman and a longtime season ticket holder of the Denver Broncos. Frank worked at and retired from Coors Brewery in Golden.


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  • Created by: starbuck
  • Added: Dec 24, 2019
  • Find a Grave Memorial ID:
  • Find a Grave, database and images (https://www.findagrave.com/memorial/205672178/frank_masao-yoritomo: accessed ), memorial page for CPL Frank Masao Yoritomo (22 Jan 1925–30 Nov 2019), Find a Grave Memorial ID 205672178, citing Fort Logan National Cemetery, Denver, City and County of Denver, Colorado, USA; Cremated; Maintained by starbuck (contributor 47106319).