Community service was an embodiment of Ted’s principles. He served as President of the Salt Lake Chapter Japanese American Citizens League in 1974 and an active member for many years, served as Chairman and board member of the National Japanese American Citizens League Credit Union, he designed the monument at the Topaz Incarceration Camp and was a founding member of the Topaz Board for the Camp. Ted gave numerous talks to educate the public and school groups on his experience in Topaz and Executive Order 9066. He also served on the University of Utah Emeritus Alumni Board, tutored middle school students, and taught design classes at the University of Utah. Combining his love for the community and his eye for design, he helped produce a 300 page book on Japanese Americans in Utah. He was the editor and designer of a book titled The Japanese Church of Christ Celebrates 100 Years. He also volunteered as a delivery driver for Meals on Wheels, served meals to the homeless, and always offered to provide help and support for friends and family in their time of need.
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