Hisako Chrismore

Hisako Chrismore, 84, of Newton died Wednesday morning, March 26, 2014, at her home near Newton.

Private family service will be held at a later date. Pence-Reese Funeral Home in Newton is entrusted with the arrangements.

Hisako, the daughter of Ruijiro and Kiku Kimoto, was born Jan. 3, 1930, in Moji, Japan. Hisako met Paul Harold Chrismore while he was with the United States Army serving in Japan. On Nov. 4, 1958, Hisako was united in marriage with Paul H. Chrismore in Japan. Hisako was self-employed as a seamstress and tailor. She had devoted her life to her husband, six children, family and friends, and enjoyed country living, gardening, flowers and painting. She was a member of the Japan America Society, Des Moines.

Those left to honor Hisako’s memory include her six children and five grandchildren: son Joe (Angie) Chrismore of Urbandale, and their children Spencer Chrismore, Baylee Chrismore, Stefan Adams and Lindsay Adams; her daughters, Linda Chrismore of Newton, Stephanie (Tom) Settle of West Des Moines and their daughter Emily; Margaret Chrismore of Waukee, Christine Chrismore of Honolulu, Hawaii, and Tina Chrismore of New York, N.Y.; her Japanese relatives; and her pets, Gabby and Happy.

Hisako was preceded in death by her parents; and her husband Paul on May 21, 2013.

Online condolences may be left for the family at www.pencefh.com.