Chikako K Ailand

Beloved wife of Thomas Ailand, devoted mother of Megan K. Ailand, beloved sister of Takao Kutsuzawa and Takashi Kutsuzawa. Devoted daughter of Tachiko Kutsuzawa and Kinichi Kutsuzawa, caring sister in law of Kathryn Ailand of Redwood City CA., and John and Myrna Ailand of Denver CO.

Chikako was born and raised in Northern Japan and earned a degree in literature from Tohoku University in Sendai, Japan. An exceptional skier, Chikako competed in alpine skiing events in the 1980s, particularly Japans womens’ slalom events. Desiring to increase her educational skills, she traveled to the US in 1989 to learn the English language and culture. It was here she met her husband Tom in Burlingame, California.

Tom and Chikako married in 1991 and lived happily together in Burlingame, raising a daughter to be everything she was and believed in. She worked at NRI Pacific in San Mateo and Burlingame in since 1999 as an office administrator.

She brought her love of nature, spirit of fairness, and love of outdoors to our family. Always with a smile on her face, she taught us to be always positive and have a deep caring for all friends and people; above all she taught us courage. She was active in coaching, both youth soccer and softball in the Burlingame community. She loved her family and cherished her friends. She had a love for all animals, softball, the SF Giants, hiking, backpacking, and traveling.

Favorite colors were Lavender and Teal. Loved dogs and cats. Chikako possessed both energy and a powerful optimism, was willing to help anyone who asked, and strictly believed in humanitarian causes.

Friends and Family are invited to her memorial service Friday, January 9th, at 2pm at St Paul’s Church at 415 El Camino Real, Burlingame, CA. 94010

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