Michiko Shimazaki Doktor
Michiko “Mickey” Shimazaki Doktor, 84, departed March 2, 2019. Born in Shimabukuro in 1934 in Ie-jima, Okinawa, she survived the war, and eventually left her hometown of Ikehara after marrying Msgt. Robert Doktor and settling down in Southern California for 53 plus years of marriage. She is survived by sons Pete, Ray and Steve, and grandchildren Rei and Max. She was a stand out waitress for decades, but her real passion was song and dance, active in various Okinawan and Japanese music associations and Uchinanchu community. All are welcome to join family for a service and celebration of Michiko’s chimugukuru (beautiful heart/spirit) March 18, 10:30 am, Orange County Buddhist Church, Anaheim. More info: https://www.thomasmillermortuary.com/obituary/michiko-shimazaki-doktor/ (951)737-3244