Akira Ishimaru Obituary
The world bids farewell to Akira Ishimaru (Bellevue, Washington), departing on November 10, 2025 at the age of 97. Akira leaves behind memories cherished by the community. Leave a sympathy message to the family in the guestbook on this memorial page of Akira Ishimaru to show support.
He is survived by: his wife Yuko; his children, John Ishimaru, Jane Riley (Chuck), Jim Ishimaru (Karen) and Joyce Walborn (Gene); his grandchildren, Katie, Geldern (Will), Patricia Hurst (Chad), Andrew Ishimaru, Eric Ishimaru (Anne Marie), Aaron Ishimaru, Ben Walborn (Natalie) and Emily Walborn; his great grandchildren, Grace Hurst, Olivia Hurst, Theo, Geldern and Niko; and his brother Tohru.
In lieu of flowers, please consider making a donation in Dr. Ishimaru's memory to the Chair's Fund for Excellence in Electrical & Computer Engineering at the University of Washington (https://www.washington.edu).
