Kim Katayama's Memorial

Kim Katayama
(1968 - 1988)

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General Details

Name: Miss Kim Katayama
Gender: Female
Age: 19 years old
Lived: Saturday, 1 June 1968 - Saturday, 21 May 1988

My Story

Kim was the youngest of two sister's born in Los Angeles.  Shortly, after her birth her mother, Elaine died from a weak heart valve.  She and her sister Candice were separated and Kim lived with her mother's side of the family with her Grandparents Sasaki, and Candice with her grandparents Katayama.  Somewhere around 5 years old Kim was reunited with her sister Candice and lived with her grandparents Katayama in Los Angeles.

The whole family moved to Orange County at the beginning of second grade.  This is where she would meet her two best friends, Ingrid Zigenbein and Judy Martinson.  They were the 3 muskateers.  Kim was very well liked from Parkside Elementary School through El Modena High School.

The quality of her friendships were her greatest accomplishment in school.  She had a group of friends especially at El Modena who were very good friends to her.  Ingrid had moved away, but kept in touch with Kim, she and Judy remained friends, Mark Mason, Jennifer Massimino, Todd Gallina, Maura Fischer, Sharon Clark, Chris Blakley, Jenny Dunkle, and Robert Clemons.

She was loved very much by the whole family.  She was close to her sister Candice especially the last 3 years of her life.  She also had a very close relationship with her Aunt Kristine. 

She was the easiest person to love.  She was gentle, kind, cute, and fun.  She hardly ever complained even though she had a difficult life, I don't ever remember her saying a mean thing about anyone.  She didn't have to be the center attention, and she never asked for much except to just be included.

After high school she began to work with her Grandpa Katayama at his Real Estate Development company in accounting.  She was very good at the job.

The love of her life was Scott Riddle, whom she had met after high school.

She died just before her 21st birthday.  It was a great loss for everyone.

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Kimmie, "all that I do comes back to you." HEROES David Bowie: http://www....
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God bless Golden Angel rest in Heavenxxxx
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Have fun with Chanel. She is very loving just like you!
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Dear Kim: We haven't officially met, but my name is Cargo and I was told you love dogs. Well, I am a Jack Russell Te...
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Dearest Kimmykins . .. every minute of every hour for all these past years have forever been filled with such loving ...
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You were such a beautiful sweet girl, who is missed by so many. God Bless you, your family, and friends. Your light ...
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Kimmy, I will always love you and miss you. Candice

Biography

Fathers Name: Richard Katayama
Mothers Name: Elaine Katayama
Siblings Names: Candice Katayama
Country of Birth: USA
Country of Residence: USA
City of Residence: Orange
Occupation: Accounting
Marital Status: Single
Religion: Other Christian

Interests

Favourite Music Genre: Rock
Other Interests:
Fashion, The Beach, and Hanging out with friends.

Passing

Place of Passing: Arizona Desert
Date of Passing: 21 May 1988
Cause of Passing: Car Accident
Place of Burial: Rose Hills
Plot Number: Carnation Street

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