From the Seattle Times: Tsuguo “Ike” Ikeda, who ran the Atlantic Street Center for decades, died early this month, at 91. He’s someone who left the community better than he found it.
Ron Chew, director of the International Community Health Services Foundation, worked with him on a project at the Wing Luke Museum of the Asian Pacific American Experience and knew Mr. Ikeda for many years. He told me Mr. Ikeda brought the center into the Civil Rights era, and that his impact spread across the community because he was able to form a personal connection with almost anyone, including young people and people from other backgrounds.
Mr. Ikeda leaves behind his wife, Sumi, four daughters, seven grandchildren and a whole lot of people whose lives are better because of his work.
A memorial service for Mr. Ikeda will be held Monday, Jan. 18, at 11 a.m., at Blaine Memorial United Methodist Church, 3001 24th Ave. S., in Seattle.
That the celebration of his life is being held on Martin Luther King Jr. Day is fitting because Mr. Ikeda dedicated himself to the same principles King fought for. Click here to read more.