"There are very occasionally people you meet in the course of one's life that merely exude nonjudgmental love and grace at the most human level seemingly without effort. My mother-in-law was such a person. Everyone was special in her eyes and she always conveyed that despite her having come from half round the world. With this glorious woman; always more than words if you listened. I am better having known her....Today i write my sorrows in sand and my blessings in stone. Big Jamie. God gave us memories, that we might have roses in December. ~ J. M. Barrie "
In loving memory of
Masako Duckworth
January 15, 1933 - July 28, 2018
Masako Duckworth, 85, of Indianapolis, passed away July 28, 2018. Masako was born January 15, 1933, in Japan, where she spent her youth. She had 3 sisters and 2 brothers growing up in Japan. She met her loving husband, Mack, in Japan, when he was stationed there during the Korean War. They were married in Japan and relocated to Indianapolis after his service in the Army. They were married for 55 years. Masako devoted her life to her husband, kids and grandchildren. She was known for her great cooking, sewing expertise, and love of animals. No one ever went hungry at Masako's, especially the animals. She always fed everyone who came through her door. She had the cutest, sweetest nature and would do anything for anybody. She will be greatly missed. She is survived by her four children; Debby (Rick) Mercier, Linda (Joe) Hayes, Tricia (Jamie) Gallagher, and Kim (Angie) Duckworth, and one sister in Japan. She adored her nine grandchildren; Jamie, Nicole, Chris, Lindsay, Heather, Karlie, Kyle, Kayla, Kelsie, and 3 great-grandchildren; Alyssa, Kaden, and Noah. She was preceded in death by her husband, Mack Duckworth, on September 8, 2007. Family have decided to have a small, private service. Arrangements entrusted to Crown Hill Funeral Home.