HEIKE, Isabelle Mitsuye (Shimano) - BScN, RN, MEd - It is with great sadness that the family of Isabelle Heike announces her passing on February 26, 2021 at the age of 85, following a lengthy struggle with Alzheimer’s Disease.
Isabelle was born on August 14, 1935 to Matsuo and Namiko Shimano in Steveston, British Columbia.
Her family was interned in Kaslo, then Rosebery in interior British Columbia during World War II, and settled in Montreal, then Mimico, Ontario after they were released
Most importantly, Isabelle will be remembered as a devoted wife, wonderful mother, and loving grandmother.
She is survived by her husband of 62 years Tom, of Etobicoke; her son Bob, of Toronto; her son David (Cheryl), of Toronto; her daughter Ann (Erik), of Redwood City, California; her four grandchildren Melissa Heike, Ben Heike, Alex Heike, and Anika Norris; her sister Joyce Cho (C.W.); and many nephews and nieces.
She was predeceased by her parents and her brother Frank.
Due to COVID 19 attendance is limited therefore only the family will be present for the service.
Donations can be made in Isabelle’s honour to the Alzheimer Society of Canada.
The family extends their heartfelt appreciation to the staff at Cawthra Gardens Long Term Care Residence in Mississauga, Ontario for their excellent care and compassion over the past 8 years.
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