Joi Tonaki Bess - South Lake Tahoe, CA - Dedicated Benches on Waymarking.com

A dedicated bench was spotted at Thomas F Regan Memorial City Beach and contains a small plaque that reads:

"JOI TONAKI BESS"
6-7-66 to 2-16-09

Love, Laugh, Learn,
Each Day

Pink Mamma

I was able to locate an online obituary for Joi that reads:

Passed peacefully surrounded by family and friends after a long courageous battle with breast cancer. Daughter of the late George M. Tonaki, Joi will be lovingly remembered by her mother Sylvia Tonaki, husband Sam, daughters Ciera and Madison, stepsons Colton and Adam, and brother Tad Tonaki. Joi was born in Sacramento and a native of Rancho Cordova. She graduated from Cordova High School and received her Bachelors of Science in Nursing from CSUS. Joi will always be remembered for her love and devotion to her family, her bright smile and cheerful attitude. She was a passionate nurse and accomplished homemaker at her dream home in Folsom that she shared with her mother, husband and their children. As a nurse she became an avid supporter of other cancer patients and survivors. There will be a celebration of Joi's life on Friday, March 27, 2009, 4:00PM at the Radisson Hotel in Sacramento, 500 Leisure Lane. Per Joi's request "No Boohoo Crap", bright colorful colors only. Remembrances can be made in Joi's name to Susan G. Komen for the Cure or legacy.com

Published in The Sacramento Bee from Mar. 21 to Mar. 23, 2009

Where is this bench located?: Thomas F Regan Memorial City Beach Who is this bench honoring?: Joi Tonaki Bess

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