| Birth: | 1919
King City
Monterey County
California, USA | | Death: | Feb. 11, 2013
Arroyo Grande
San Luis Obispo County
California, USA | 
Kazuo Ikeda, 94, passed away on Monday, February 11, 2013, in Arroyo Grande, Calif.
He was born in King City, Calif., the oldest son of Juzo and Sei Ikeda.
Kazuo graduated from Arroyo Grande High School and went on to play baseball for Cal Poly for two years before returning to the family farm.
The Ikedas came to the Arroyo Grande area in the 1920s, where they began to farm.
During World War II, Kaz and his family were interned at Gila Relocation Center and because of the generosity of the Loomis Family, the Ikedas were able to return to farming on the Central Coast after the War. Farming was more than just a job to Kaz - it was a family tradition passed down from his father to sons to grandsons continuing on with great-grandsons. He was one of the founding members of the Pismo Oceano Vegetable Exchange (POVE).
While his work revolved around the farm, his other passion was baseball. He was one of the founders of the Arroyo Grande Babe Ruth Baseball League and has several fields in the area named in his honor. Kaz was a Rotarian for over 60 years having spent time giving back to the community. He had received many honors, which include: Grand Marshal of the Arroyo Grande Harvest Festival, Arroyo Grande's Citizen of the Year, San Luis Obispo County Agriculturalist of the Year, Santa Barbara County Farmer of the Year, Nisei Week Pioneer and was inducted into the Arroyo Grande Eagle Athletic Foundation Hall of Fame.
Mr. Ikeda is survived by his wife of 62 years, Mitzi Ikeda; children, Julie Nishioka, Stan Ikeda, Patricia Kawaguchi, and Vard Ikeda.
He was preceded in death by his parents, Juzo and Sei Ikeda; brothers, Seirin and Saburo, sister, Emiko; and granddaughter, Lindsey.
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Parents:
Juzo Ikeda (1888 - 1943)
Sei Ikeda (1894 - 1986)
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Arroyo Grande Cemetery
Arroyo Grande
San Luis Obispo County
California, USA |
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Record added: Feb 14, 2013
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