George H. Inouye

May 23, 1919 - January 11, 2022 George H. Inouye passed away peacefully at his home in Yuba City, CA, on January 11, 2022, at age 102 3/4. He is survived by his sister, Mary "Mel" Tsuji; four children: Joanne Inouye, Wayne Inouye (Shannon), Mitzi Nakashima, Julie Inouye (Dr. Michael Rubottom); seven grandchildren; four great-grandchildren; and two step-great-grandchildren; as well as numerous nieces, nephews, and several amazing caregivers. He was predeceased by his wife, Betty (1992), his parents, Sadame and Tamaye Inouye; and siblings, John Inouye, Ann Kodama, and Lily Moritsugu. George was born outside Stockton, CA, on May 23, 1919; graduated from Sacramento High in 1938, and attended Yuba Community College. George, his siblings, and their Issei parents were interned at Amache Camp in Granada, Colorado. In 1942, George enlisted in the Army and served with the Military Intelligence Service as a translator and photographer. He was honored with a Congressional Gold Medal in 2012. George was a farmer in Yuba City from 1947, until his retirement in 1993. Mechanically-minded since he was a child; George repaired cars, trucks, and other farm equipment. He even invented several designs for tractor attachments which John Deere uses today. After the war, he served on numerous agricultural boards in northern CA. Additionally, George was an active volunteer in the community; frequently serving on the Boards of the Marysville Chapter of the Japanese American Citizens League (JACL), Marysville Buddhist Church, Northern California District Church Board, and Yuba City Lions Clubs. George was honored with numerous awards from each of these organizations. He served on the School Board of Trustees for Central Gaither Elementary from 1958-1970, and was a member of the VFW Nisei Post #8985 since 1948. He was also one of eight directors helping improve the California Board of the Bracero program from 1956-1959; and personally sponsored three men who eventually became U.S. citizens. Memorial Services and a Celebration of George's Life will be held on Saturday, June 4, 2022, at 1:00 PM, at Marysville Buddhist Church, 125 B St. in Marysville, CA 95901. Face masks, proof of Covid vaccination, and temperature check required upon entering the Church. In lieu of flowers, donations in the memory of George Inouye may be made to the Marysville Buddhist Church, the Marysville JACL, PO Box 2253, Marysville, CA 95901, or a charity of your choice.