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Kenshiro (Ken) Taylor, 11/6/98 - 10/14/02. Kenshiro (Ken) Taylor, 3 years and 11 months old, resident of Yonago Japan, died in a tragic accident on October 14, 2002 in Japan. Ken-chan, as he was called in Japan, was a true spirit of the world. During his short life, Ken imparted a sense of joy to all he touched. He truly filled our lives with laughter and love. Though his time with us was brief, his smile and his spirit will remain with us forever. Ken was preceded in death by his grandfather, Allan Gutjahr. He is survived by his parents, Ted and Miki Taylor of Japan; his paternal great-grandmother, Margaret Sjostedt of Belen, NM and Thomaston CT.; his paternal grandmother, Peggy Gutjahr of Belen; his maternal grandparents, Norihiko and Kunie Hashimoto of Japan; his great-aunt, Beth Fontaine of CT; his uncles and aunts, Kurt Gutjahr, Kimberley Lavender of NM, Eric and Angie Gutjahr of Columbus IN, Kristin and Ed Cassidy of TX, Meghan and Peter Kofod of NC, and Takashe and Lisa Hashimoto of Osaka, Japan. He is also survived by cousins, Troy and Brett Cassidy, Christian and Annelise Kofod and Brigid Lavender. Buddhist Funeral and cremation took place in Yonago, Japan on Friday, October 18, 2002. Ken will be laid to rest in both of his homes, Yonago, Japan and Belen, NM.
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