Jimmy passed away at age 73 in Elma, Washington. He is a Franklin High graduate and joined the navy being assigned to a patrol squadron, which was deployed to Cam Rahn Bay, Vietnam. Upon military discharge he pursued a variety of civilian careers. His enjoyment was bowling, and his goal was to visit all the major league baseball stadiums in the country. He frequently visited friends in different campgrounds in Oregon and Washington.
Jimmy is preceded in death by his wife, Lori (Lorraine Toy) Mayeda as well as his parents Tom U. and Yoshiye Mayeda. Survivors include two sons Masao and Jiro, Renton; and two sisters JoAnn (James) Nakamoto, Seattle; and Gloria (Calvin) Kunimoto of Cerritos, California.
Private services with interment on June 15 at Evergreen Washelli.
