Hide Meyer's Obituary
HIDE (Hideko) Meyer was born in Maebashi-shi, Japan to Kinnosuke and Hana Kato on 11-23-1929. She was the 2nd Daughter of 8 daughters and 2 sons.
She married Herman Joseph Meyer at the American Embassy in Tokyo, Japan on August 5, 1955. She has been a resident of Wahiawa, Hawaii since.
Hideko is survived by her 3 children: Lani Valas, Ralph Meyer, and Anna Freitas.
Her Grandchildren: Michael Meyer, Robert J.K. Freitas, Joseph Valas, and Rachael Meyer.
Her Great-Grandchildren: Pono Meyer, Jack Tichepco, Jesza Tichepco, Georgie Freitas, and Walker Freitas.
Hide was known as Hideko to family and friends. The “ko” was left off her birth certificate. She worked as a Custodian at Honolulu Int’l Airport until her retirement.
At the age of 50, Hideko joined her husband at Kualoa Ranch, riding horses. As the grandchildren came along, they too participated in the weekend activity with their grandparents.
Hideko was known by her family as one who crocheted booties, and knitted sweaters and vests. Before leaving us, she made it her mission to use all her yarn. Only remnants were left.
Growing up, we would all measure our height next to Hideko. What a delight when we passed her! By tradition, the great-grandchildren still challenged her with a height fight.
Hideko was a very strong woman in her own right, and while she had no specific religion, believed in God and walked a very Christian path. She loved reading American books. We donated over 150 novels to the Salvation Army, her reading quota for the last year. She had a funny sense of humor and kept that going till her passing at age 96.
We celebrate Hideko’s life and cherish the memories. She used to tell me that when she finally joins Dad in Heaven, he’s going to say, “What took you so long!”
Thank you for being a part of Hideko’s life!
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