Carl Katsutoshi Yoshida

Private Family Memorial will be held at a later date.

Carl was born in Hunt, Idaho.  Carl graduated from Jefferson High School and attended Portland State University.  He was a Army veteran and served in Vietnam.

In 1970 he married Kathy Terry of Cotton Valley, LA.  In 1974 Carl & Kathy moved back to Portland.  Carl worked many years as a designer for engineering firms.  He retired in 2010 after 26 years from the Harris Group.  Carl enjoyed riding his bicycle.  He would ride 6 - 7 miles a day.  He also was an avid gardner.  He was especially proud of his flower garden.  He also enjoyed attending the Blazer games as well as watching them on TV.  He was a holder of the Black Belt in Judo.  He enjoyed being a member of the Obukan Judo Dojo.

He is survived by his wife Kathy, brother Jimmy his wife Mary Ann, his sister Susan and her husband Robert Kurimoto, nephew and nieces and grandnephew David.

Donations may be made in the memory of Carl Yoshida to:

Oregon Public Broadcasting

P.O. Box 5787

Portland, Oregon 97228

800 241-8123

Guide Dog for the Blind

32901 SE Kelso Rd.

Boring, OR 97009

503 668-2100

or to a charitable organization of your choice.