Anson N. Takemoto
Anson N. Takemoto passed away on Feb. 15, 2018, in Pataskala, Ohio. He was born on Jan. 17, 1957.
He was preceded in death by father James Taro Takemoto, paternal grandparents Sotaro and Matsuyo Okazaki Azeka and paternal grandfather Kyotaro Takimoto, and maternal grandparents Teijii Tanaka and Kimi Inomoto Tanaka.
He is survived by mother Audrey Takemoto of McCleary, Wash., and Wailua, and sister Naomi Takemoto of McCleary, Wash. He is also loved and remembered by his many relatives in the Azeka, Aseka, Hamada, Okazaki, Sugihara, Tanaka and Yasutake family clans. Due to health-related issues, he lived in Ohio for several years. He will be remembered by those who knew him well as a fun, happy-go-lucky and caring person with a distinct laugh and smile.
A private service will be held at the Kapaa United Church of Christ. Arrangements have been entrusted to Caliman Funeral Services, calimanfuneralservices.com.
