Takako Niikura Flaherty

Takako Flaherty of Bremerton, WA passed away on October 20, 2004. She was 54 years of age. Takako was born on November 16, 1949 in Tokyo, Japan to Tokuzo Minagawa and Saki Niikura.

On October 12, 1971, Takako married William E. Flaherty in Tokyo, Japan. She enjoyed gardening and Ikebana (flower arranging).

Takako is survived by her husband of Bremerton, WA; son, Jeffrey Flaherty of Kent, WA; daughter, Julia Flaherty of Pullman, WA; brother, Koji Niikura of Japan; and sisters, Toshiko and Kazuko Niikura, both of Japan.

At this time, no services are scheduled. Inurnment will be at Tahoma National Cemetery in Kent, WA. Memorial donations can be made to the American Cancer Society: 1551 Broadway, Suite 200, Tacoma, WA 98402