Ben Takashi Sumida Obituary
With heavy hearts, we announce the death of Ben Takashi Sumida of Billings, Montana, born in Portland, Oregon, who passed away on March 13, 2022 at the age of 96. Family and friends are welcome to send flowers or leave their condolences on this memorial page and share them with the family.
He was predeceased by: his parents, Hideo Sumida and Shizuyo Sumida (Mizukawa); his stepfather James Yoshio Sumida; his siblings, Alexander Masao Sumida and Mary Sumida; his son Jerald Alben Sumida; and his wife Alta Ruth Sumida (Young).
He is survived by: his brother Paul Tomio Sumida (June Nakada); his sister-in-law Ruth Hikida Sumida; his sister Ellen Tomoko Sumida Sasamoto (Robert Mamoru); his sons, Richard Allen Sumida (Violet Rene Frizzell) and Steven Everett Sumida (Connie Lou Eaton); and his grandchildren, Mark Frizzell, Marty Frizzell (Joann), Aaron Sumida (Amanda), Kaycee Chesley (Dustin), Matthew Sumida and Miles Sumida. He is also survived by eight great-grandchildren; and numerous nieces and nephews.
