Yaeko Linville, 90

Yaeko was born to her mother, Haruko, and father, Jitsubo Tsuha, in Okinawa, Japan. She had two siblings, a brother, Jitsuyu, and a sister, Yoshiko Tsuha. She married Fredrick Ammann in 1961. Fred was in the U.S. Army, and they spent the next several years traveling the world. She had two children, Linda and Fritz, with Fredrick. She settled in Coeur d'Alene, Idaho, in 1968, later married Alfred Loren Linville and lived happily until his passing. 

Her life was like a sunrise, here for a time to spread love and hope and then a sunset, a final farewell not in tragedy but in peace and beauty.

Yaeko was an amazingly strong woman with astonishing perseverance. She was steadfast in her faith and encouraged all to aspire to higher virtue through the teachings of Nichiren Buddhism and the principles of Nam-Myoho-Renge-Kyo. Yaeko shared these teachings with everyone and practiced with the Soka Gakkai International USA.

She enjoyed gardening, crochet, laughter and friendship! She always had something delicious she prepared for sharing. She cherished children and was always so pleased with the good fortune new life brought to her family. She shared her wisdom through her actions. A soul as pure and gentle as hers, most certainly reached the end of suffering and clinging to this worldly existence. With clean karma, unwavering kindness, a playful spirit and an all-encompassing love, there is no doubt she has reached true Nirvana. Her family is sending her off on a new journey in gratitude, grace and honor! 

Yaeko is survived by her brother, Jistuyu Tsuha, and her two children, Linda and Fritz Ammann. Her grandchildren: Sarah, Niki, Valerie, Jerad, Elizabeth, Ashley, and 10 great-grandchildren. 

A memorial to celebrate her life lived will be held at the Oakcrest Clubhouse in Coeur d'Alene on May 2 at 2 p.m. for all who would like to pay tribute to our beloved Yaeko.