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Dylan Kaufman Obituary
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DYLAN RICHARD KAUFMAN Dylan Richard Kaufman, age 22, died on August 20, 2007. He was the son of Chris Kestle-Kaufman and Mark Kaufman and brother of Olivia Kaufman. His family resides in Ansley Park. In addition to his immediate family, he is survived by grandparents, Edith and Leonard Kaufman of Atlanta, Ga. and Ellen and Jose Navarette of Montgomery, Al; also, aunt and uncle, Barbara and Jimmy O'Neil, and their children Nick and Bridgit of Atlanta, Ga.; aunt, Rebecca Kestle and uncle Stuart Kinghorn and their children Jenny Lopez and Devon Miller of Marietta, Ga.; aunt and uncle, Sharon Kestle Cobb and Brian Cobb and their children, Garrett, Wesley, and Annie of Montgomery, Al. Dylan attended The Paideia School and graduated in 2003 from The Westminster Schools where he played varsity football and lacrosse. At the time of his death, he was a student of The University of Georgia and a member of the Sigma Chi fraternity. He was well-known by friends as an excellent chef. He enjoyed recreational and spectator sports, including tennis, golf, and football. He is remembered as incredibly loyal to his friends, witty, and full of life. He was a beautiful young man, in spirit as well as physically. He was loved and adored by all who knew him. A funeral service will be held on Thursday, August 23, 2007 at 10:00 a.m. at The Temple at 1589 Peachtree St., N.E., Atlanta, Ga. 30309. Burial will follow at Arlington Memorial Park. Funeral arrangements are by Dresslers Jewish Funeral Care of Atlanta, 770-451-4999. An on-line guest book can be accessed at www.edressler.com. In lieu of flowers, contributions can be made to the Dylan R. Kaufman Memorial Fund, Bank of North Georgia, P.O.B. 1407, Alpharetta, Ga 30009.
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Memories and Condolences
for Dylan Kaufman
Katie Shellman
August 31, 2007
Dear Mark: I know how your hearts ache. My thoughts are with you, your family and Dylan's huge extended family as you all now must try to adjust to this life here on earth without him. From reading his obituary, I can tell that he had a happy and full life doing things he really loved - you can take an enormous amount of comfort in knowing that you could give him that kind of life.
betty botts
August 28, 2007
dear Chris and Mark and Olivia, I wasn't sure if I could attend dylan's service but I am so thankful I did. It was a celebration of his life and what an incredible life and what love you all share. Dylan is with you in spirit just as Austin is with us in spirit, never separated. We will miss our boys and a day will not pass when you don't think of him. Know that he is free from all the pain as Austin is and that one day we will be reunited. Meanwhile, I send my love and my prayers. love, betty botts
Helen McBrideRichter
August 27, 2007
Dear Mark, Chris and Olivia,
I was so saddened to hear about your loss of Dylan. May God bless and give you strength.
Sincerely, Helen McBride Richter
Mai-Linh (Westwood) Cummings
August 27, 2007
Chris, Mark, and Olivia-
Although it's been many years since I served as babysitter for your family, you are still special to our family. I am deeply saddened to hear the news of Dylan's passing. I remember him as a sweet, happy boy who loved his big sister. He was always a very happy and loving child. You are all in my thoughts and prayers. Love, Mai-Linh
D S
August 27, 2007
I am very sorry for your loss. You are in my prayers.
Karen Golin
August 24, 2007
I am a friend of Rebecca Kestle's and I just wanted to extend my sympathy at your loss. My son lost his best friend at an early age and it took a long time to get over. Your son looked like a very warm and likable guy.
Karen
Mokena, IL
Sally Dorn
August 24, 2007
Chris, Mark and Olivia,
Margaret and I were so sad to hear of Dylan's death. I remember Dylan as a feisty little kid at Paideia known on campus even at an early age as a talented athlete. I know first hand the anguish and gut wrenching pain that comes with the death of one's child. I can only hope that over time your pain will lessen and instead you will be filled with loving, happy memories of your son's life.
With love and my deepest sympathies. Sally
devyn olive
August 24, 2007
Mark, Chris, and Olivia,
I am so saddened by your loss; it's impossible to put into words. Dylan was truly one of a kind. He had a way of giving everything he had; I am honored to have met him, even if it was for a short while. My memories of him are fond, especially for giving the greatest hugs ever. He will always be remembered and greatly missed.
Nancy Woodall
August 24, 2007
Our family was so saddened to read about the loss of your son, Dylan. Eight months ago we, too, lost our son who was 25. It has been an incredible journey full of grief, but at the same time, many blessings. Take comfort in your friends who want to support you at this time. Our faith, family, and friends are responsible for helping us heal.
Scott Italiaander
August 23, 2007
I was very sorry to hear of your loss. My you be comforted among the mourners of Zion and Jerusalem.
Steve Vasen
August 23, 2007
Mark, Chris and Olivia, How saddened we are to hear the news about your loss. Know that you are in our thoughts and prayers during this difficult time.
Steve and Maxine Vasen
Phyllis Bailey
August 23, 2007
Mark, Chris and Olivia, you are in my thoughts and prayers during this difficult time. What a handsome young man Dylan was. I, too, have a child (daughter) at UGA. Fond memories at TSL&A.
Phyllis Vaughn Bailey
Art Harris III
August 23, 2007
Dear Mark, Chris and Olivia:
We've admired and adored Dylan from his little boy days of sports and car-pool, a knock-out kid with a spirit who touched all he met, who knocked balls out of all our parks.
He mirrored the love and wonder we saw in our own boys, and we could see how proud you were of him, not just his accomplishments, but how he connected with his friends and family, on and off the field, the great heart you helped nurture to open to others.
He knew it, too. I remember the way you both cheered and looked at Dylan, how you'd slap an arm around his shoulder and hug him after a game, how he looked back, his eyes reflecting love and gratitude for two amazing parents he knew backed him always.
It was so clear he felt the unconditional love and support you gave to him and Olivia, love he knew you felt from the depths of your soul.
We will miss him; he made the world a better, gentler place, and Josh and Adam join me in sending you thoughts and prayers. We are keeping you all in our hearts.
Always, Art Harris
Dale Voyles
August 23, 2007
Chris and Mark: Jim and I were devastated to learn of Dylan's untimely death. He was such a lovely young man and so full of promise. He was a fighter -- for all the right things -- as well as a charmer. No family could have loved and supported him more than you did, and it was clear Dylan knew he was loved. We are holding you in our thoughts and prayers daily. Peace, Dale Voyles
August 23, 2007
To The Kaufman Family,
I'm deeply saddened to hear about your loss. Please know you and your
family are in my thoughts and prayers during this time.
Love to all of you!
Roberta J. Eberhart
PADV-Fulton County
Skip Jones
August 23, 2007
Chris and Mark, So many years have slipped away since we visited-before Dylan and Olivia. I was stunned by the news of Dylan's death. Please know that I am thinking of you all and hoping that you will be susained by your memories or Dylan and the love that you shared.
Skip
Langdon Quin
August 23, 2007
To Mr. and Mrs. Kaufman and Olivia:
My sincerest condolences go out to you guys in this tough time. Dylan was so full of life and he will surely be missed. I will always remember him as he was when I met him on the first day of my Buckhead Baseball career when we were both about nine years old playing for Scott Hawkins' AA Phillies team. Unfortunately, I will not be able to make it to the service tomorrow, but your family will be in my thoughts and prayers the whole day, and in the weeks to follow.
Much love,
Langdon Quin
Bess Edwards
August 22, 2007
Dearest Mark, Chris and Olivia,
Dylan was loved and adored by everyone who knew him, including me!What a fine young man he was...always kind and cheerful and of course blessed all of us with his beautiful smile. I loved watching him play baseball...especially on the Phillies!I believe he was a "lefty" at the plate.He will never be forgotten. Each of you is precious to me and I'm holding you and Dylan in my heart.
Dan & Gay Mercurio
August 22, 2007
Mark & Chris,
What an honor and privilege to have had the opportunity to get to know your Dylan, even for such a short time. His smile, his energy, his eyes lit up the room. He became a good friend to Ashley and Courtney, a part of the family. Let his memory sustain you in these most difficult times. Please know that your family is in our hearts and prayers.
Rosalinda Ratajczak
August 22, 2007
Chris, Mark and Olivia,
I was very sad to hear about Dylan. I have fond memories of a spunkly little boy from half-day carpool. Please know that you are in our thoughts.
Rosalinda
The Kramb Family
August 22, 2007
Hi Family - you are in everyone's thoughts and prayers. Stay strong, keep the faith, and see the hope.
Steve, Hala, Ty & Kierstin Moddelmog
August 22, 2007
Mark, Chris, and Olivia,
We were so sad to hear about Dylan. You are in our thoughts and prayers.
Jim and Suzie Snoddy
August 22, 2007
Chris and Mark,
We are so sorry for your loss. Our deepest sympathy is with you both. We will always remember Dylan as part of our Westminster Football Family.
Pescha and Elliott Penso
August 22, 2007
Dear Chris, Mark and Olivia,
We are deeply saddened to read of Dylan's passing. Although it has been many years since we were together in Israel, we have very fond memories of Dylan. We wish you strength during this difficult time. Our prayers and thoughts are with you. With love and sympathy, Pescha, Elliott, Jared and Ryan Penso
Pat and Jack Webster
August 22, 2007
Chris, Mark, and Olivia,
We wish to express our deepest condolences on the loss of Dylan. We were just getting the opportunity to get to know what a wonderful young man he was. We will miss him dearly and we may never fully understand how you are feeling, but know that our thoughts and prayers are with you.
Ann Blonder
August 22, 2007
Dear Chris, Mark, and Olivia,
I cannot being to express my sadness for all of you. I remember the good times our familes shared together, we all love you and our keeping you in our thoughts.
Love,
Ann, Rebecca, Paige, and Zchary Blonder
channon moore
August 22, 2007
"Thank you for blessing me with your presence", "I will see you again". My thoughts and prayers go out to the family
Greg and Jackie Null
August 22, 2007
Dear Mark and Chris:
Please know that you and your family are in our thoughts and prayers during this most difficult time.
Jonah Goldberg
August 22, 2007
Dear Mark and Chris,
You and your family have my deepest sympathys for your loss. Mark always spoke very highly of Dylan and how proud he was of him. He will truly be missed.
Nancy Beane
August 22, 2007
Mark and Chris, John and I are devastated for you in the loss of your precious Dylan. I haven't been able to get by to express my sympathies in person and can't come tomorrow due to my teaching schedule at Westminster. Please know that all of you are and will continue to be in our thoughts and prayers. Nancy Beane
Jimmy O'Neill
August 22, 2007
Chris, Mark & Olivia,
For Dylan - - an awesome nephew who demonstrated a remarkable ability to understand my remarkable humor. More importantly, a great friend who will be missed forever.
With love and admiration
Tiffany DeMilio
August 22, 2007
To the Kaufman Family,
We look to you…., to be our guide….,
Our hearts can feel you…., by our side….,
Deep in our souls…, we're convinced…,
You’ve Been Our Inspiration….,
Tiffany DeMilio
August 22, 2007
To the Kaufman family,
We look to you…., to be our guide….,
Our hearts can feel you…., by our side….,
Deep in our souls…, we're convinced…,
You’ve Been Our Inspiration…., (Dylan will forever be missed and in our hearts..)
DEXTER FOSTER
August 22, 2007
Hi family, just want to say that you are in our thoughts and prayers. Yours truly The Fosters.
Ann Don Keeley
August 22, 2007
We cannot imagine your pain. We have the fondest memories of Dylan on swim team, Buckhead Baseball, in Ansley Park and as a member of your truly loving family. I know your hearts are broken. We will keep you in our prayers and of course in our thoughts.
Chuck Cox
August 22, 2007
Mark and Chris,
We are deeply sorry for your loss, and know that you will cherish many wonderful memories of Dylan and the light that he brought into this world.
Chuck and Anne Cox
Jack and Ashley
August 22, 2007
Dear Mark, Chris, and Olivia, Dylan meant the world to us and our lives will not be the same without his smile or his wonderful sense of humor. He will always be loved and never forgotten. Our thoughts, prayers and hearts are with you all and with Dylan. Love Always, Jack Webster and Ashley Mercurio
Stefan Reinhardt
August 22, 2007
A number of us had just begun to get to know Dylan these past couple months; we had grown accustomed to seeing our new friend several evenings a week and were deeply saddened to hear the news. His sense of humor, energy, and compassion will be remembered. My condolences and prayers are with you during these trying times.
David Baker
August 22, 2007
Dear Mark and Chris
Lisa and I are so sorry to hear about your loss. Words are not enough at this time. You are in our prayers. If there is anything we can do I hope you will call on us.
Lenore, Morgan & Amanda Lindsay
August 22, 2007
Dear Mark & Chris and family,
We are so sorry for your loss.
The girls and my thoughts are with you.
Courtney Mercurio
August 22, 2007
Mark, Chris, and Olivia.......I cannot even begin to know how you feel. Your family is in my thoughts and prayers and will continue to be through this difficult time. Dylan's smile will remain with me forever.
Courtney
Sherry Rosen
August 22, 2007
Mark, Chris and Olivia:
I am so sorry for your loss. My thoughts and prayers are with you.
Pamela Orr
August 22, 2007
Dear Kaufman Family,
I am so sorry for the loss of your beloved Dylan. I feel blessed to have known him and to have had the opportunity to experience his energy. For I too loved him.
Ty Dickey
August 22, 2007
Dear Mark, Chris and Olivia,
I am so sorry for your loss. Dylan was my "little brother" in our fraternity and I could always count on him for a good laugh or big hug. He will be missed greatly by all that knew him. My prayers and thoughts are with you all.
Howard Janis
August 22, 2007
Dear Mark & Chris,
I am so sorry to hear of your loss. My thoughts and prayers are with you and your family.
Christy Chorey
August 22, 2007
Mr. and Mrs. Kaufman,
Our hearts and prayers are with you though this difficult time. Dylan was loved tremendously by all of his friends and will always hold a special place in our lives.
All the best,
Christy
Susan Perlin
August 22, 2007
Mark and Chris - I am so sorry for your loss. Please know that I am thinking of you.
Leah and Rusty Tolley
August 22, 2007
Dear Mark, Chris and Family,
We struggle to find any right words that could possibly offer comfort or support for your loss, except that you are truly in our thoughts and prayers. Our deepest sympathies.
Lori Jenkins
August 22, 2007
Dear Chris and Mark: My heart is breaking for you and your family. Dylan was such a wonderful and inspiring young man. His death is such a tragedy and he will be missed greatly. With our love and prayers always, Lori Jenkins and Dave Buxton
Brian Huber
August 22, 2007
Mark and Chris- I am just absolutely heartbroken to hear this news. I wish there were words I could say to ease the pain I know you are feeling. I will always have the fondest of memories of Dylan and the time I got to spend with him at Buckhead Baseball. Please know that you and your entire family are in my thoughts and prayers.
Sincerely,
Brian Huber
Clay Edwards
August 22, 2007
Dear Kaufman Family,
Please know that you are in our prayers as we mourn the loss of your outstanding son, Dylan. The Kaufmans have always been special to me because of the fact that you have raised your family in the house my grandfather built, and I spent a good bit of my younger years there. Please know that I am available to you if needed.
Sincerely,
Mary Kaufman
August 22, 2007
We are so sorry for your loss, our thoughts and prayers are with you all!
Love, Dave, Mary, Tanner and Trace
Gene Rice
August 22, 2007
My deepest sympathies to you and your family. Dylan was truly an incredible man and I was honored to have known him as a fraternity brother and a friend. You are all in our thoughts and prayers
Wesminster Football Coaching Staff
August 22, 2007
Our thoughts and prayers are with you. Dylan will always be a part of the Westminster Football Family.
Mary Kaufman
August 22, 2007
We are very sorry for your loss - our thoughts and prayers are with you.
Love, Dave, Mary, Tanner and Trace
Spencer Patton
August 22, 2007
Mark and Chris - we are deeply saddened by this news. Dylan was a great kid, one of my favorites in 15 years of coaching baseball. I remember his infectious smile, even at 12. We will keep you in our prayers.
Donna Hays
August 22, 2007
Thoughts and prayers are with your family. Condolences from Westminster Sports Medicine Staff.
Michael Blonder
August 22, 2007
Dear Chris and Mark, I can not express in words how sorry I am.
I have many fond memories of the times our families spent together.
I always enjoyed having Dylan around to keep us all on our toes!
He will be missed dearly by many.
With love and sadness, my thoughts are with you, Michael
Jean Sloan
August 22, 2007
Mark, I am so sorry for your loss. You and your family have my love and prayers.
Mark Melamed
August 22, 2007
Our hearts are simply breaking. There are no words for a loss like this. We grieve for Mark, Chris, Olivia and all of Dylan's family and friends, and for a bright future that now will never be. His memory will be with us forever. Sleep in peace...
Susie Click
August 22, 2007
Clyde and I send our deepest sympathy in the loss of your beautiful boy.
Marcia and Bruce Welch
August 22, 2007
Chris and Mark:
Bruce and I have you in our prayers. We were remembering the old tennis times when Olivia and Lauren were playing at Ansley and Dylan would be running around trying to annoy his sister.
We are thinking of you and praying that God gives you strength to carry this loss.
phoebe and johnny stephenson
August 22, 2007
We are so very sorry for your loss. Your family is in our prayers.
Karen Hawley
August 22, 2007
Mark and Chris,
Our thoughts and prayers are with you! Dylan touched our lives in a positive way. Even though we knew him a short time, we appreciate his kindness and friendship to Adam.
Paul and Karen Hawley
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