Hisako McDade

Hisako McDade, 85, of Waterloo, died on Tuesday, November 3, 2020 at home surrounded by family.

She was born on March 20, 1935 in Yokosuka, Japan, the daughter of Katsuro and Masako Chiba.

She graduated from high school in Japan.

Hisako married Eldon McDade on April 16, 1956 in Fukuoka, Japan.

She worked for many years as a hostess at Bishop’s Buffet until 1994. She then worked at Junie’s until 2011.

Hisako was a member of the Open Bible Church where she was active in the Women’s World Fellowship, Communion Board, and served in the nursery. She sewed a lot of clothing for her children and grandchildren over the years. She was known as being a strong woman and enjoyed flower gardening. Her great-grandchildren were her world.

Survived by her husband, Eldon McDade of Waterloo; son, David (Beckie) McDade of Waterloo; three daughters, Linda (James) Larsen of Des Moines, Patricia “Patty” Stephens of Carlisle, and Susan McDade of Waterloo; sixteen grandchildren; sixteen great-grandchildren; two brothers, Kasuo Chiba and Tsugio Chiba; and sister, Misuzu Kariatsumari all of Japan.

Preceded in death by her parents; great-granddaughter, Kyrie’ Reve’ Bratcher; and all the angel babies that her family has lost.