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“Dear Tom,
My few years at Indiana Tech were ones that I have always cherished. I am so sorry for the loss of your father, yet so encouraged to know...Read More »
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1 of 15 | Posted by: Richard A Reeves - Las Cruces, NM
“While I was a student at Tech from 1964-1968, Dr. M taught physics. He came to me one day and said, "Doug, come to physics dept. and I will teach you...Read More »
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2 of 15 | Posted by: Doug Renselle - Carmel, IN
“We are sorry we were not able to get to the funeral home to talk with you Tom. We vividly remeber your Dad walking in the neighborhood. We lived at...Read More »
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3 of 15 | Posted by: Kent and Barbara Keener - IN
“Tom, I'm sorry for your loss. I felt privileged to have your father as my physics professor, and I will always have fond memories of the time I spent...Read More »
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4 of 15 | Posted by: Chuck Wissuchek - Youngstown, OH
“Kozo (Bob as I knew him..I couldn't say his name) was my neighbor and dear friend growig up. He allowed me and my brothe to climb his tree and help...Read More »
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5 of 15 | Posted by: Amber Paonessa - Fort Wayne, IN
“I am so sorry for your loss Tommy, but I am happy that my dear old friend Kozo became a Christian.
I met Kozo when he first came to Fort Wayne and...Read More »
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6 of 15 | Posted by: sheila dwyer ( wife of the late Daniel Dwyer) - IN
“It was a privilage to have taken classes under Dr. Miyakawa. He was briliant and kind. Thank you Tom, for sharing the opportunity to celebrate your...Read More »
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7 of 15 | Posted by: Kenneth C. Lee - Fort Wayne, IN
“I saw Dr. Miyakawa so many times over the years walking through Oakhurst neighborhood or on Maplecrest Rd., rain or shine! Sometimes he would be...Read More »
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8 of 15 | Posted by: Catherine Martin - Fort Wayne, IN
“Tom,
I am sorry to hear of the passing of your father. I can still remember coming to your house as a kid. Your father was such a kind man. We have...Read More »
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9 of 15 | Posted by: Mike Randolph - Churubusco, IN
“Dr. Miyakawa was my physics professor at Tech in the mid-1980s. To this day I retell stories of his amazing intellect. My heart rejoices that Dr....Read More »
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10 of 15 | Posted by: Larry Fell - Parma, OH
“My sincerest condolences to Tom and his family as they pass through this season of life. I had never met Mr. Miyakawa personally but have heard a...Read More »
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11 of 15 | Posted by: Ron Masters - Franbkfort, IN
“The world is a little smaller with Dr Miyakawa not in it. He inspired my to work in physics and I am forever greatfull for that.
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12 of 15 | Posted by: Alan Baumbaugh - Syracuse, IN
“Tom, I know you and your family will cherish forever the love of your father. I too will cherish my love and gratitude to Dr. Miyakawa for educating...Read More »
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13 of 15 | Posted by: TK Wong - Fort WAYNE, IN
“To my Dear Professor and Friend Kozo, thank you for the memories of the challenges and the laughter we shared together at Indiana Tech - the Physics...Read More »
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14 of 15 | Posted by: Mitchell Evans
“The AseraCare Hospice family extends heartfelt condolences to the family of Kozo Miyakawa. We are honored that you allowed us to care for him during...Read More »
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15 of 15 | Posted by: Michael Atwood - Indianapolis, IN
Kozaburo Miyakawa, 85, passed away Monday, May 17, 2010 at his residence in Indianapolis. Dr. (Kozo) Miyakawa was born on June 20, 1924. He grew up in Kobe, Japan, with his three brothers. Kozo was a gifted student and leader, scoring top test grades, becoming president of his college class, and earning a black belt in judo. He survived World War II in Japan under adverse conditions. In 1951, Kozo came to the US as a Fulbright Scholar, receiving a MS in Electrical Engineering from the University of Pennsylvania in 1954. While there, he worked on the very first supercomputer called the ENIAC. As a graduate student, he built electronic microscopes, receiving his Ph.D in Physics from Colorado State University in 1959. In the 1960's, Kozo became the head of the Physics Department at Indiana Institute of Technology in Fort Wayne, where he taught until he retired in 1990. He is noted as an accomplished physicist in "Who's Who in America.” Much of his best work was in the area of the Theory of Relativity. He spent his retirement years in his home in the Maplewood area, conducting research and walking daily in the community. In 2007 he relocated to Indianapolis to be closer to family. Dr. Miyakawa is survived by one son, Tom, who is a statistician at Eli Lilly and Co., Tom’s three children, and one brother, Soichiro, of Tokyo, Japan. Tom’s family recently served as missionaries in Thailand. In the last week of his life Kozo asked Jesus Christ to be his Savior, so the family is looking forward to a great reunion in Heaven. Service is 7pm, Tuesday May 25, 2010 at D.O. McComb and Sons Maplewood Funeral Home, 4017 Maplecrest Road. Visitation also Tuesday from 4 to 7 pm at the Funeral Home. Burial is 12pm Wednesday May 26, 2010 in Old Pleasant Hill Cemetery, Indianapolis IN. In lieu of flowers, memorial donations may be made to College Park Church, Attn: Asian Missions, 2606 W. 96th St., Indianapolis, IN 46268. To sign the online guest book, go to www.mccombandsons.com.
Visitation
May 25, 2010
4:00 PM
to 7:00 PM
D.O. McComb & Sons Maplewood Par
4017 Maplecrest Road
Fort Wayne, IN 46815
(260) 426-9494
Funeral Service
May 25, 2010
7:00 PM
D.O. McComb & Sons Maplewood Par
4017 Maplecrest Road
Fort Wayne, IN 46815
(260) 426-9494
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Login →Dear Tom,
My few years at Indiana Tech were ones that I have always cherished. I am so sorry for the loss of your father, yet so encouraged to know of your work and your father's acceptance of Christ in his life. That is the best news I've heard for some time. PTL!
I am a friend of Dr. Chiman Patel, who served with me under your father in the Indiana Tech physics staff. I cherish those days with Chiman, Ralph Bracht,
Dear Tom,
My few years at Indiana Tech were ones that I have always cherished. I am so sorry for the loss of your father, yet so encouraged to know of your work and your father's acceptance of Christ in his life. That is the best news I've heard for some time. PTL!
I am a friend of Dr. Chiman Patel, who served with me under your father in the Indiana Tech physics staff. I cherish those days with Chiman, Ralph Bracht, Leonard Etter, and Daniel Dwyer. Your father and those colleagues have remained close to my heart for all these years.
I would love to hear from you.
Blessings,
Richard
Posted by: Richard A Reeves - Las Cruces, NM - Ind TechPhysics Staff: 1962-1967 Aug 30, 2011
While I was a student at Tech from 1964-1968, Dr. M taught physics. He came to me one day and said, "Doug, come to physics dept. and I will teach you."
I didn't, but I will never forget that moment.
Ends up I'm doing physics now in my 7th decade, anyway. I thought he might smile. I hope he is smiling!
Best to you, all of you,
Doug
28Jul2010
Posted by: Doug Renselle - Carmel, IN - I was a student at Indiana Tech Jul 28, 2010
We are sorry we were not able to get to the funeral home to talk with you Tom. We vividly remeber your Dad walking in the neighborhood. We lived at 6027 Glenview Drive when our kids were growing up - Gretchen, Hans, Thadeus and Ryan. We lived next to Barr's until we moved to Walden in 1973. Hopefully, this will ring a bell with you.
The wonderful part of the obituary to us was that your Dad accepted Jesus Christ as his savior before he passed away.
Our thoughts and prayers are with you.
Kent and Barbara Keener
Posted by: Kent and Barbara Keener - Fort Wayne, IN - Former Neighbor May 26, 2010
Tom, I'm sorry for your loss. I felt privileged to have your father as my physics professor, and I will always have fond memories of the time I spent with him.
Posted by: Chuck Wissuchek - Youngstown, OH - past student at Indiana Tech May 26, 2010
Kozo (Bob as I knew him..I couldn't say his name) was my neighbor and dear friend growig up. He allowed me and my brothe to climb his tree and help him with yard work almost everyday during the summers. Bob never forgot my birthday and alwas treated me as I was one of is adult students, rathar than a child. He taugt me many things and helped me through my Father's death. I've never known such an accomplished man that
Kozo (Bob as I knew him..I couldn't say his name) was my neighbor and dear friend growig up. He allowed me and my brothe to climb his tree and help him with yard work almost everyday during the summers. Bob never forgot my birthday and alwas treated me as I was one of is adult students, rathar than a child. He taugt me many things and helped me through my Father's death. I've never known such an accomplished man that was so incredibly humble. God is lucky to have him, and I'm lucky to have known him and to have him watching over me. Everytime I see a dandilion, I will think of my dear friend. Thank you for sharing him with us.
Posted by: Amber Paonessa - Fort Wayne, IN - Neighbor, friend May 26, 2010
I am so sorry for your loss Tommy, but I am happy that my dear old friend Kozo became a Christian.
I met Kozo when he first came to Fort Wayne and what a sweet gentleman he was. He and my husband were close friends, they worked together at Indiana Tech and Kozo often visited us at our home, and when we had our "egg nog" parties we knew that he would always be there.
Posted by: sheila dwyer ( wife of the late Daniel Dwyer) - fort wayne, IN - Friend May 25, 2010
It was a privilage to have taken classes under Dr. Miyakawa. He was briliant and kind. Thank you Tom, for sharing the opportunity to celebrate your father's 80th birthday. Our prayers are with you and your family. Dr. Miyakawa has touched many of us who has had the chance to meet him and to learn from him.
Posted by: Kenneth C. Lee - Fort Wayne, IN - Former student May 25, 2010
I saw Dr. Miyakawa so many times over the years walking through Oakhurst neighborhood or on Maplecrest Rd., rain or shine! Sometimes he would be carrying a bag that looked like it contained only one can of soup, so I knew that it was a ritual he seemed to enjoy, not so much that he needed to grocery shop! It was a comfort to me to see him time and time again. In fact, a good friend asked me about
I saw Dr. Miyakawa so many times over the years walking through Oakhurst neighborhood or on Maplecrest Rd., rain or shine! Sometimes he would be carrying a bag that looked like it contained only one can of soup, so I knew that it was a ritual he seemed to enjoy, not so much that he needed to grocery shop! It was a comfort to me to see him time and time again. In fact, a good friend asked me about him after she moved away. I have missed him in recent years and wondered about where he might be. Since I had never met him, I am amazed at the amazing man I read about in his obituary! I am so happy that he accepted Christ - may his family be comforted by looking forward to their reunion in heaven! God Bless!
Posted by: Catherine Martin - Fort Wayne, IN - "neighbor" May 25, 2010
Tom,
I am sorry to hear of the passing of your father. I can still remember coming to your house as a kid. Your father was such a kind man. We have moved away some time ago but I would cruise through the old neighborhood and would sometimes run into him. I was plesently surprised that your dad still remembered me after all those years. Our thoughts and prayers are with you and your family.
Mike Randolph
Posted by: Mike Randolph - Churubusco, IN May 25, 2010
Dr. Miyakawa was my physics professor at Tech in the mid-1980s. To this day I retell stories of his amazing intellect. My heart rejoices that Dr. Miyakawa accepted Jesus in the last days of his life. For those left behind find comfort in Paul's words in 1 Thessalonians 4:13-18:
13 But I do not want you to be ignorant, brethren, concerning those who have fallen asleep, lest you sorrow as others who have no hope. 14 For if we believe that
Dr. Miyakawa was my physics professor at Tech in the mid-1980s. To this day I retell stories of his amazing intellect. My heart rejoices that Dr. Miyakawa accepted Jesus in the last days of his life. For those left behind find comfort in Paul's words in 1 Thessalonians 4:13-18:
13 But I do not want you to be ignorant, brethren, concerning those who have fallen asleep, lest you sorrow as others who have no hope. 14 For if we believe that Jesus died and rose again, even so God will bring with Him those who sleep in Jesus.[b]
15 For this we say to you by the word of the Lord, that we who are alive and remain until the coming of the Lord will by no means precede those who are asleep. 16 For the Lord Himself will descend from heaven with a shout, with the voice of an archangel, and with the trumpet of God. And the dead in Christ will rise first. 17 Then we who are alive and remain shall be caught up together with them in the clouds to meet the Lord in the air. And thus we shall always be with the Lord. 18 Therefore comfort one another with these words.
Posted by: Larry Fell - Parma, OH - Former student May 24, 2010
