Paul Ikeda RIP

The Rock
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Edited Date/Time 7/25/2012 10:18pm
My good friend of twenty plus years Paul Ikeda lost his fight with colon cancer Sunday night. Paul was a great father, great friend and will be sorely missed by all that were fortunate enough to know him. Paul leaves behind a daughter Sarah, 15 and his ex wife Shirley.

We had great battles racing in the late 80s and 90s plus Paul was one of the most intelligent people I've ever met. Paul could not have been more help when I decided to try and make a living in the MX industry four plus years ago. Paul brought over tools, a jig and a spare muffler for me to get my feet wet so I would at least have a clue when it came to repacking mufflers.

Just got off the phone with Green Hills. I learned there will not be a viewing or visitation but Paul will be interred at 2 PM tomorrow and there are no restrictions on friends attending. EDIT: Those attending should try to be there at 1:30pm. It will be a Buddhist service.

The location is Summit Lawn at Green Hills Memorial.

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Ranchos Palos Verdes, CA 90275

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OW38B
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7/25/2012 11:18am
Mike - I'm so sorry to hear this sad news. Paul was one of the nicest, coolest guy of all the people I have met in my 35 years of racing.

A few years back I had to meet Paul at the Honda R&D facility in Torrance to pick up some Honda product for the Mammoth MX event. Paul meets me in the lobby and proceeds to take me on a 30 minute quick tour of the place, it was very cool.

I'm proud to say Paul was my friend.
boybuc
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7/25/2012 11:54am
Paul was a great guy RIP my friend
jeffro503
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7/25/2012 11:57am
I didn't know Paul......but he sounded like a great guy Michael. I'm sorry for your loss.....it's never easy losing a buddy....ever. My thoughts go out to you , his family and the rest of his friends. RIP Paul.

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7/25/2012 3:24pm Edited Date/Time 7/25/2012 3:24pm
I worked with Paul at Honda R&D since 1987. Paul was a good friend and an all around good guy. I will miss him.
racin mason
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7/25/2012 3:57pm
I did not know the man, may he rest in peace. Perhaps some good could come of this,you guys that are getting on in the years,need to get checked, it could save your life.....Do it for your friend Paul.

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