Vernon Tashima Obituary

VERNON TOWORU TASHIMA Vernon Toworu Tashima was born on May 03, 1920, in the town of Pahoa on the island of Hawaii, and passed away on May 05, 2025, in Honolulu. He was the youngest of seven children born to Jokichi and Saka Tashima who emigrated from Kumamoto, Japan to Hawaii. Vernon graduated from Hilo High School in 1937 and earned a pre-law degree from the University of Hawaii in 1941. Putting his education on hold during WWII, he enlisted in the U.S. Army and spent two years serving with the 1399th Engineer Construction Battalion. On September 23, 1944, Vernon married Caroline Chisato Isono, who was also born in Pahoa. They were married for 62 years until her passing on April 03, 2007. In 1947, Vernon left Honolulu to attend the University of Kansas and graduated in 1950 with a juris doctorate degree. He was admitted to the Hawaii State bar on December 19, 1950, and practiced law for 74 years. Vernon is survived his children: Susan (Richard) Uyematsu, Wayne (Joanne) Tashima, and Gerald (Sheryl) Tashima; five grand- children, two step-grandchildren, four great-grandchildren and two step-great grandchildren. Private services have been held. Arrangements Provided By: Hosoi Garden Mortuary