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.