Mary Patricia Nishikawa

Mary Patricia Nishikawa, age 75, passed away on 10/31/2013 in Washington, Utah. She was born 5/30/38 in Letts, Iowa to Arthur P. Wells and Mona B. Carpenter. She was married to Douglas K. Nishikawa. They were married in San Jose, California on July 13 of 1984. After living a full and exciting life of 75 years, Mary Patricia Nishikawa-our loving mother, grandmother, sister and loving wife and friend-passed away on October 31, 2013 in Washington, Utah. One of six children, Mary was born in Letts, Iowa to the late Arthur P. Wells and Mona B. Carpenter. She graduated from Anahiem Union High School and earned her Bachelor’s Degree from San Francisco State University in California. Mary married David A. Marks in California and raised four children-Patti Jo Marks, Deanna Mae Marks, David Andrew Marks, and Michael Joseph Marks. Mary then later married Douglas K. Nishikawa on July 13 in 1984 in San Jose, California. Mary and Douglas enjoyed almost 30 years together living in San Jose, California, Port Townsend, Washington, Kona, Hawaii, and Washington, Utah. Mary lived life to the fullest. Highlights of her life adventures included running in the Bay to Breakers foot race in San Francisco, California, walking across the Golden Gate Bridge, biking down Haliakala Volcano in Hawaii, with her husband Doug, and taking care of her family. She worked early in her career for Stanford University in the Cardiology research division and later in the aero space industry. Her strong work ethic, and abundant energy also allowed her to watch over her two grandchildren-Keegan Tyler and Riley Alexander while they were young and left them with a strong moral compass and good manners. Mary had a zest for life and a love for traveling around the world. She most enjoyed her time in Hawaii, Europe, sailing on Schooner Sailboats along the East Coast and time with her family, enjoying Christmas and the holidays. Mary was a very generous soul and cared for her family deeply. She is survived by: Her Husband, Douglas Nishikawa of Washington, UT; her daughters Patti Jo Marks of Olympia, WA and Deanna Mae Marks of San Jose, CA; her sons David Marks and Michael Marks of Olympia, WA, her siblings Joann Boudreau, Mineral Wells, TX, Lois Wells, UT, Annie Wells, Brookings, OR, brother Donnie Wells, OR; and her grandchildren Keegan Tyler Black and Riley Alexander Black of San Jose, CA; and many nieces, nephews, and extended family members. Mary will greatly missed by all whose lives she touched. A memorial service will be held on Sunday, the 3rd of November at 11:00AM. Arrangements are under the direction of The Cremation Center of Southern Utah, (435) 986-9100. Friends and family are invited to share memories and condolences online at: www.SereniCareofStGeorge.com. In lieu of flowers, donations can be made to The American Diabetes Association and The American Heart Association.

Mary Patricia Nishikawa

May 30, 1938 - October 31, 2013