January 1, 1917 - June 9, 2018 Cherokee Memorial is honored to serve the Fujitani family.
Lloyd Katsuto Fujitani passed away peacefully on June 9, 2018, at the age of 101. He was born in Acampo, California on January 1, 1917 to Sekijiro and Kane Fujita
ni. Growing up in Acampo, Lloyd was a member
of the Swallow Patrol in Boy Scout Troop 28 and met all the requirements to become an Eagle Scout. Lloyd was a 1936 graduate of Lodi High school.
In 1942, Lloyd and his family were relocated to an internment camp in Rohwer, Arkansas where Lloyd worked preparing food in the mess hall. In 1943, Lloyd enlisted in the US Army and became a member of Company I of the 442nd Regimental Combat team.
After being discharged from the Army, Lloyd returned to Acampo and worked as a farmer and as a pump mechanic for the Clancy Well Drilling company. In 1959, Lloyd was hired as the first Asian to work for General Mills in its Lodi plant. He continued working for General Mills until his retirement in 1984.
Lloyd’s hobbies included hunting fowl, pheasant and doves, and watching Lodi High and Tokay High sporting events. Weekends during the summer were usually spent w
ith his buddy Mauch Yamashita and watching Mauch coach Lodi’s Japanese American Citizen’s League baseball team when they played both in Lodi and on the road. He also enjoyed visiting local flea markets and eating. His favorite foods included hot dogs (especially Costco and Casper hot dogs), watermelon and ice cream.
Lloyd is survived by his sister Myrtle Fujitani, his nephews Wesley (Gayle) Fujitani and Paul (Lynne) Fujitani, his grandnephews Corey Fujitani and Gregory Fujitani and his grandnieces Stacy Fujitani and Wendy Fujitani. He is predeceased by his parents, Sekijiro and Kane Fujitani, two older brothers who died in infancy, his younger brother, Eddie Fujitani and his former wife of 29 years, Bea Fujitani.
Lloyd’s family would like to thank the staff at Ashley Place and the staff at Vienna Nursing and Rehabilitation Center for taking care of Lloyd these past years. Your kindness, patience and care are appreciated.
Services
Funeral service to be held Thursday, June 21, 2018 at 3:00 pm at Cherokee Memorial Funeral Home, 831 Industrial Way, Lodi, Ca. Interment will be private at Lodi Memorial Cemetery.
Donations in memory of Lloyd may be sent to American Legion Post 22, 320 North Washington Street, Lodi, Ca, 95240 or to the charity of your choice. Please sign the guestbook at www.cherokeememorial.com.