Teri Yamada

Teri Yamada passed away on Monday, June 14, 2010 in Seattle,
Washington, at 50 years young. A long-time Sammamish resident,
Teri was the much loved daughter of Sue and Tom Epperson. She grew
up in Aberdeen, WA with her sister, Cathy, and graduated from St.
Martin's College in Lacey (go Saints!). There she met the man of
her dreams, Ross Yamada, and together they shared 22 years of
marriage. The very best part of this union and her greatest joy
was their two wonderful children, 16 year old Evan and 12 year old
Tessa.
Teri will be deeply missed not only by her immediate family but
by the legions of friends she leaves behind: the school community
in Sammamish, the Crossfire Soccer Club coaches/parents and
players, special girlfriends, wonderful neighbors, her children's
friends/teammates and parents, all of her co-workers at Northwest
Framing and everyone who had the privilege of calling her their
friend.
Teri will always be remembered for her quick wit and ability to
make us laugh! Her stories and her sense of humor will help keep
the memory of her with us forever. She fought her short but fierce
battle with cancer with a smile and a joke. And if you needed
something done, it was typically Teri to the rescue. Teri could
schedule a soccer field, coordinate a carpool or balance a PTSA
budget with the best of them.
Teri is survived by her husband, Ross, their children Evan and
Tessa, her parents, Tom and Sue Epperson, her sister Cathy Rockwood
(husband Stan) and their children Peyton, Meghan and Jade, her
in-laws Tom and Mildred Yamada and her sister-in-law Maryle Tracy
(husband Pat) and their children John and Elizabeth.
In lieu of flowers, friends are invited to make remembrances to
the Teri Yamada Memorial Fund PMB 774 Sammamish, WA 98074 (this
is the Mail Post next to Sammamish Safeway)
A Celebration of Life will be held Friday, July 9 at 4:00 pm at
Clise Mansion in Marymoor Park, Redmond, WA. Following a brief
service, friends and family are welcome to share stories and
memories and celebrate Teri's life. Please feel free to come in
casual attire.