Rodney Isamu Yamamoto, 82, Hamilton, MO, passed away on August 17, 2022, at Redwood Care Facility in Cameron, MO.

Rodney was born on September 17, 1939, in Hilo, Hawaii, to Yukichi and Hatsuko Yoshimura Yamamoto. Besides Hawaii he has lived in the Bay Area of California, Delta Junction, AK, several locations in Utah, Cornville, AZ, and most recently Hamilton.

Rodney's infectious smile and happy countenance brightened the lives of others wherever he went.  He was quick to see the good in people and gave sincere praise at every opportunity.  He was fun to be around and loved to get together with family and friends especially for potlucks.  He loved to eat and socialize.

Rodney loves our Savior, Jesus Christ, and is a member of The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints and his family knows that he lives on as does Christ.

He was preceded in death by his parents, and one infant granddaughter, Kailana.

On February 3, 2000, he married Janet Pedersen in Oakley, Utah.  She survives of the home.

Additional survivors:  Sister-Jean Komenaka; Daughter-Reiko Yamamoto, Hilo, Hawaii; 2 Sons-George and Gregg Yamamoto, Hawaii; Step-Children-Tami (Craig) Dilling, Maryland; Dusty Debenham, Utah; Robyn (Scott) Fulton, Utah; Danny (Katie) Debenham,  Arkansas; Crystal (Sean) Escober, Utah; Aimee (Dennis) O'Connor, North Carolina; Kenny (Janet) Beaumont, Utah; Wendee Andrus (Brodie), Utah; and Alisa (Tyler) Stanley, Utah; 36 grandchildren; and 5 great-grandchildren.

Cremation has been entrusted to Bram Funeral Home, Hamilton, MO.

Memorial Services will be held early next year in Hilo, Hawaii.