In Memory of Itsuko Bodzewski
Name: Itsuko Bodzewski
Spouse: Rick Bodzewski
Children: Joey, Ken and Michele
Birth Date: August 10, 1954
Blessing Date: July 1, 1982
Ascension Date: December 9, 2019
Itsuko was born on August 10, 1954 in Kagoshima, Japan. She was the oldest of four sisters. Itsuko’s mother passed away from Tuberculosis when she was 10 years old and she took the responsibility of caring for her younger sisters. Throughout their lives, Itsuko’s sisters always loved and appreciated her for the sacrifices she made for them. After high school Itsuko went to nursing school in Kagoshima and graduated four years later. She joined the Unification Church in 1978 and was a dedicated member for the rest of her life. Through the Unification Church she met her husband Rick and they were married in 1982.
In 1988, Rick and Itsuko moved to Seattle and had Joey, Ken and Michele not long after. Together they created a beautiful home full of love and laughter. Rick would always tell Itsuko “the best part of my day is seeing your face.” Itsuko loved being a mother and her life revolved around her children. She supported her children in everything they did. Even with a busy schedule, she always made time to drive her children to soccer practices and never missed a game.
Itsuko always thought of others and gave many gifts. She was a skilled seamstress and was known for making brightly patterned clothes and blankets for newborns. She was an active member in many church organizations, including WFWP, ACLC, High Noon, and enjoyed visiting many different congregations. Itsuko was highly organized and worked as a bookkeeper for the Seattle Church for almost 20 years. Itsuko served as a nanny to the Tameling family for seven years and loved Benton, Cole, and Emi like her own. In her free time she enjoyed gardening and taking walks in Discovery Park. Itsuko was happiest when she was with her family and friends. She will always be remembered for her honest smile and laughter.
Seonghwa Ceremony
Date: Sunday, December 15, 2019 at 11:00 AM
Location: Seattle Family Church – 7000 26th Ave. NW, Seattle, WA 98117
If you would like to send flowers or donations, please send them to:
Richard Bodzewski
6601 N.E. Windermere Rd
Seattle, WA
98115
Seiichi Ohkawa
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Dear Rick san,
To my surprise, because of this notice I get to contact you after thirty some years we met.
I met Itsuko san a few times only.
Very gald to know that you have had a happy family life with her.
May God bless your family!
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JESSE JOSEPH REALMO
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>>>>>>>>>>>>>ANOTHER SHOOTING STARS HEADING HOME TO OUR HEAVENLY FATHER!!!!!!!!!!!!!
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Diane Araki
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For several years, Itsuko would make blankets for newborns where mother and baby needed special care. She also made the first skirts for the children’s choir (which True Mother later named Sun Hak Children’s Choir).
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Evi
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Dear Rick and children
So many precious memories of our time spent together in Seattle back in 1987-1989.
Praying for her ascension.
with love Evi
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Mike Yakawich
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Dear Rick and Family: Itsuko had the spirit of a true American pioneer. She had the heart to embrace all types of people. Over the years as we worked together for various church events in the Seattle area, I was amazed at her ability to witness the love of God with others. She had an electric smile that light up the entire room and the skills of a top notch bookkeeper that kept all accounts straight and sound. May she rest in peace and may all your family find that same peace and healing in the many memories you all shared together. God bless. The Yakawich Family
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Rick Bodzewski
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Thank you.
I think of you often.
I hope you are doing well
God Bless
Rick
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James Oberg
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Thank you Itsuko san! Og mansei! You are missed here, but what joy and love you bring to the new world of air. We will meet again. Until then, our memories of you will always bring a smile to our face.
Thank you for the joy you brought to to all who met you.
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