Aiko Fukada Wyatt

Published 9:12 am Tuesday, October 3, 2017

June 21, 1935 – September 26, 2017

Aiko Fukada Wyatt departed from this earthly life on Tuesday, September 26, 2017, at the age of 82, born on June 21, 1935, to Metsusaboro and Take Kawata Fukada, and was the great-granddaughter of a Samurai. She met her husband of 51 years, Philip, while he was serving in the US Army and stationed in Japan. Aiko bravely moved to the United States in 1956, able to speak very little English, first living in Gilchrest, Oregon, moving to Bend, Oregon, and then to Ruston, Louisiana, when Philip took a promotion with Willamette Industries. They were transferred back to Bend, Oregon, but returned to Ruston after retirement to live close to their children.

Aiko was a loving wife, mother, grandmother, GG and prayer warrior. She loved the Lord God and was a member of First Baptist Church. She was a generous, kind person who loved to help those in need, sick or hurting. Aiko had an amazing green thumb and was known for her wonderful potato salad! She will be missed, but after a three year battle with dementia, we rejoice that she is now in Heaven with Jesus and the love of her life, Philip.

She was preceded in death by her husband, Philip; father and mother, Metsusaboro and Take Fukada. She is survived by her children, Michael, Rosemary (Cliff MacDaniels), Gloria (Randy Elliott) and Chris (Lori). Her brothers, Tadao and Meiko; and sister, Kazuko. Grandchildren, Philip Elliott, Adam (Candice) MacDaniels, Matthew (Kaylin) MacDaniels, Anna Claire Wyatt and Holly Wyatt. Great-grandchildren, Zoe MacDaniels, Wyatt MacDaniels, Ellie MacDaniels; and many nieces and nephews and their families.

Private services were held on Friday, September 29, 2017, at Pine Memorial Gardens, conducted by Dr. Chris Craig. Thank you to Dr. William Sanders, Premier Hospice and the Terrace staff for their support and care. A special thanks to her caregivers, who for the last three years gave her 24-hour a day care, companionship and love. May God bless richly those who care for those who cannot care for themselves.

Memorials may be sent to First Baptist Church Ruston Lottie Moon Missions. Online condolences may be made to the family at www.kilpatrickfuneralhomes.com, Kilpatrick Funeral Home, Ruston, LA.