Phillip Dale Kinoshita

Phillip Dale Kinoshita, 65, of Sylmar, passed away January 20, 2021 i n Los Angeles, California from complications of covid19.

Born and raised in Yuba City, California; Phillip attended Yuba C i t y Hi g h S c h o o l , graduating in 1974. He continued his education at Humboldt State University, where he earned a Bachelor of Science degree in Forestry. Phil was a F o r e s t e r wi t h the United States Forest Service, a Surveyor's Aide, a Hotel Manager and a Letter Carrier for the United States Postal Service. He lived i n Oroville, San Diego and several cities i n Los Angeles. After obtaining his teaching credential, Phil realized his true calling.

Phillip taught High School in the Los Angeles Unified School Di s t r i c t . He is remembered fondly by his students at Metropolitan High School. He retired from Mission Continuation High School in San Fernando, California in December, 2019. Many of Phil's students referred to him as Mr. K. and have expressed their gratitude that he was a part of their lives.

Phillip enjoyed fishing and bowling. He was a lifelong fan of the Los Angeles Dodgers. He and his partner of nearly 30 years, Harmony Lee, were proud Democrats, participating in party functions and campaigns. They were avid fans of NASCAR. Philip especially loved Disneyland. He was an annual pass holder and took every opportunity to visit the park.

Phillip is preceded in death by his true love Harmony Lee, father, Frank Yoshio Kinoshita, mother Eloise Chieko Raper nee Wada, stepfather David F. Raper, sister Marsha L. Kinoshita and brother

Gregory S. Raper.

Philip is survived by his brother Fred Raper (Denise) of Lakeport, California. He will be interred with Harmony in Marysville, California at a later date.

“Neither f i r e, nor wind, birth, nor death, c a n e r a s e our g ood deeds.” – Buddha.

Arrangements are under the direction of Eversole Mortuary.