Harumi Wolven, 78, of Red Creek passed away Thursday, March 02, 2017, at the Hildebrant Hospice facility in Rochester after a long illness. Harumi was born in Miyagi,Okinowa, Japan, the daughter of the late Nta and Katsuko Uekado of Miyagi, Okinawa.

Harumi proudly became a citizen of the United States and came to this area in 1964 after marrying the love of her life Jon Wolven. They met at the Air force Base in Naha, Okinawa Japan. One of their first dates was to see the four hour Movie "Gone with the Wind" where Jon fell asleep. They were happily married for 35 years and lived most of those in Red Creek New York. In her younger years, she spent time at home helping to raise her two daughters and enjoying spending time at Fair Haven Park fishing and picknicking.

Harumi was a loving mother and grandmother who will be missed. She was a cheerful petite lady who would often be found in the stores in Wolcott NY where she shopped and chatted with people every week. She enjoyed growing vegetables in her garden. She could often be found in her flower garden in her front yard when the weather was warm. She had 5 grandchildren which she loved to spend time baking, laughing and having fun, dancing and singing, playing cards, sewing and shopping. So also lilked watching the food network and her favorite "program" was Keeping up with the Kardashians and the Bachelor. She loved to watch celebrity news and CNN.

She was predeceased by her husband, Jonathan C. Wolven (1999). Harumi is survivied by her two daughters, Jacqueline (Vincent) Carle of Ontario , Tina (Daniel) Hartley of Honeoye Falls, a brother Thomas (Paula) McGibbon of Red Creek, as well as her brother Seiko and sister Chioko in Okinawa, Japan, five grandchildren; Vincent Carle, Andrew Carle, Kira Hartley, Kali Hartley, and Jonathan Hartley.

Calling hours will take place Saturday, March 11, 2017 from 10:00-11:30, with a service to follow at 11:30 at the Becker-Keysor Funeral Home, Red Creek. Burial will immediately follow at the Martville Cemetery. If anyone wishes to make donations, they can be made to the American Cancer Society of New York, 1120 South Goodman Street, Rochester, New York 14620 . www.catoredcreek.com