Taeko Peace

Taeko Peace, 87, of Indianapolis, passed away peacefully at home on May 17^th, 2020. She was born March 5^th, 1933 in Fukuoka, Japan. She met her future husband, Earl J. Peace while he was stationed in Japan serving in the US. Army. In 1954, they married and enjoyed 63 loving years together until his death in 2017.

Taeko was a devoted mother and grandmother who was happiest when surrounded by family and friends. She found great joy in hosting family dinners and gatherings with loved ones. She was an exceptional cook and a warm host. Taeko used her culinary talents to open a local Japanese restaurant, the Daruma Restaurant. She was highly creative and had many interests throughout her life including gardening, sewing, dancing, and singing.

Taeko is survived by her three children: Edward (Nanci) Peace, Debra (the late Blake) Decatur, and Suzanne (Donald) Zentz; grandchildren: Eddie (Daleana) Peace, Matthew (Rebecca Phillips) Peace, Drew Decatur, Jared (Molly) Zentz, Lane (Andy) Hearn, and Hannah (Michael Villareal) Zentz; great-grandchildren: Katie Brydon and Jacob Peace; and sister, Tamaki Mizoguchi. Taeko was preceded in death by her husband Earl, son in law Blake Decatur, and six siblings.

Memorial contributions may be made to Indianapolis Animal Care Services, 2600 S. Harding Street, Indianapolis, IN 45221, https://www.indy.gov/activity/make-a-donation-to-animal-care-services  or the Alzheimer’s Association, 50 E. 91st St. Suite #100, Indianapolis, IN 46240, https://www.alz.org/indiana/donate

Due to Covid-19 restrictions, private services are being held at Flanner Buchanan – Washington Park East.