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Eichi Koiwai Obituary
DR. EICHI KARL on Feb. 23, 2009. He was 89 years old. Relatives and friends are invited to his Memorial Service Sat., March 7 at 1 P.M. at the Auditorium of Rydal Park, 1515 The Fairway, Rydal. Memorial contributions honoring Dr. Koiwai's many years of service to Judo are being accepted for the Endowment Trust. Please mail your donation to: USJF, P.O. Box 338, Ontario, OR 97914-0338. Please note: "In memory of Dr. Eichi Koiwai" on your check. www.wetzelandson.com
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Sally Dalton
March 5, 2009
March 5, 2009
To April, Mark, Jay and Peter,
Eichi (your dad), was known by most of the Judo world as "Doc." He was one of the kindest, loving men I have ever known. He was the best friend of my husband, Tom Dalton since their early Judo history. They could sit side by side on an airplane and be comfortable with each other even if they never said a word for the whole trip. They were so close, sometimes one knew what the other was thinking. We had so any wonderful times together during our Judo trips.
He was a mentor, friend, teacher and physician to thousands of judokas over the years. Everyone loved Eichi. He will be sorely missed by all who crossed his path over the years.
I will miss him terribly. His wife Phyllis, my husband Tom and I spent many weekends together playing Mahjong and enjoying each others company.
My prayers and condolences to the family.
There will never be another Eichi,
Lovingly,
Kei Narimatsu
March 5, 2009
To the Family of Dr Eichi Koiwai
DOC was one of those true gentle men who has influenced many lives, including mine. It is a deep, deep loss to the Judo community as well to the Medical community and to the many thousands of folks who have been privileged to know him. We will miss him, but we will honor him by keeping alive what he has taught us. Only though “passing it down” does a legacy become alive.
Kei Narimatsu
5th Dan, International A Referee
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