Obituaries

Dusty Tadao Chinen

Obituary

Dusty Tadao Chinen, Retired Veteran Chief Petty Officer serving the United States Coast Guard, peacefully passed away on June 9, 2026 at the age of 95. Born in Kekaha, Kauai Hawai’i on May 20, 1931.  Dusty served in the U.S. Coast Guard for 21 years and was proud to serve in the Korean War and Vietnam War as well as being one of a few chosen to be a lighthouse keeper for the Kilauea Point Lighthouse in Kilauea, Kauai Hawai’i the island he was born on. Upon his retirement Dusty chose Kirkland, WA to settle down in.

After military service, he continued his work as a welder and other forms of metal work. He coached his youngest son in the Peewee league football in Kirkland with his eldest son. He spent several years attending the Asian American Community Church then to the Living Hope Bible Church. Dusty will be remembered for his beautiful smile, and his kind, giving heart.

Dusty was married to Yoshimi Seta for 57 years until her passing in 2012. They had 3 children all born and raised mostly in Hawai’i and is survived by his  son Paul, wife Kellie., grandchildren Emylie, Aki, Hayden and Ashlie. 2 great-grandchildren Sam and Mia.  Daughter Anuenue.  Son Darryl, wife Elizabeth, grandchildren Justin, Melissa and Victoria.

Services with military honors will be held on July 25, 2026 at 2pm at LIVING HOPE BIBLE CHURCH. 205 Mountain Park Blvd SW, Issaquah, WA 98027. (425) 587-1232

***Dusty loved to wear his collection of Hawaiian shirts and we encourage all attending to wear festive Aloha/Hawaiian attire for his Celebration of Life!