ART TAKIDO, FUHS 1952

  Takido, Arthur "Art", of Huntington Beach, passed away Monday February 2, 2015 due to sudden cardiac arrest after his daily walk.

Art was born on December 9, 1934 and will be remembered always by his wife, Linda Lum Takido; daughters, Trisha (Geoffrey) Graves and Allison Takido; sister, Jeanne Tomita; his four grandchildren and many loving relatives and friends.

Art was an aerospace engineer by trade and a cool dude at heart. He was born in Fullerton, CA, served in the U.S. Army, attended Cal Tech and UCLA. At UCLA, he met Linda when she was the roommate of his sister. Linda and Art were married in July of 1964. Art was diagnosed with narcolepsy in his late thirties and discontinued work in the traditional sense after his diagnosis. He was an extraordinary supporter of Trisha and Allison in their schooling and sports. He always had a big smile to share with another friendly face about town.

A Celebration of Life in honor of Arthur Seiichi Takido will take place on Saturday February 21, 2015 at 10:30am at Mariners Church Chapel at 5001 Newport Coast Dr., Irvine. Casual/Aloha attire suggested.

In lieu of flowers, the family has requested donations be made in Art's name to: Stanford Center for Narcolepsy, P.O. Box 20466, Stanford, CA 94309.

Published in Orange County Register on Feb. 17, 2015 - See more at: http://obits.ocregister.com/obituaries/orangecounty/obituary.aspx?n=arthur-takido-art&pid=174172579#sthash.UYfE5FVX.dpuf