George Susumu Momoda passed away on February 14, 2026 at the age of 98. Born in Seattle on October 10, 1927, he was the fifth son of Ryusaburo and Shika Momoda. He was preceded in death by his parents and four brothers, Richard, Shigeru, Takashi and Mason. He is survived by his son, Kevin; daughter Tracey and her husband, Wayne Wood. He also leaves his two grandchildren, Owen and Rose Wood. In 1942, his family, along with other Japanese Americans, were ordered to move to the Minidoka internment facility in Hunt, ID. After the war, George was drafted and he worked as a Medical Technician for the Army for a short stint. In 1952, he graduated with a Bachelor’s of Science from Seattle Pacific University. George then went on to have a career in hematology and blood banking, retiring in the early 1990s.George enjoyed many hobbies. He was an avid skier and woodworker. He was very creative and was always making something. Of all things, George loved golfing most. He golfed twice weekly up into his mid 80’s. As a testimony to his lifelong youthfulness and strength, he always carried his clubs and walked the greens, never using a golf cart. . He was incredibly smart and had a real love of learning. He cared deeply about understanding the subjects that interested his loved ones. At the young age of 82, he got an iPad and always had it nearby wherever he was, you know, just in case he needed to look something up or to check his Facebook! We felt great love from him, knowing he was taking the time to learn about the subjects that were important to us. Although George never imagined being a grandfather, he was the most doting and caring to his grandkids as possible. No matter their journey, he proudly supported every aspect of their lives. Per his requests, George’s ashes will be put in the Pacific Ocean during a slack or incoming tide so that he can “be forever a west coaster.” They will also be spread in Lake Washington at New Castle Park in Bellevue, a place he frequented with his grandkids. Details on that will be made available later this year.