"Lynne was a peaceful and positive presence in our office. I feel very lucky to have been able to know her as a coworker and friend, even for a short time. My heart goes out to all her family and loved ones, I know she will be greatly missed."
In loving memory of
Lynne T. Taguchi
February 6, 1963 - February 12, 2013
On Tuesday morning February 12, 2013, Lynne Taguchi peacefully passed away at home in Bellevue, Washington among a close circle of family and loved ones. She had reached a milestone birthday of 50 on February 6th. Daughter of Reiko and Kazuo Taguchi, Lynne was born in Los Angeles and grew up in Santa Barbara, California where she attended school and was an honored member of the Madrigals singing group.
Lynne received a BA in Sociology from UC Berkley and a Masters in International Relations and Economics from Johns Hopkins University. Lynne learned early that she loved to travel and have adventures. She studied in Paris, France and lived and worked in Vietnam for the United Nations Development Program where she helped Hmong villagers establish an alternative sustainable economy. She never lost her desire for knowledge and adventure. In 2001 she moved to Seattle and became a Social Science Researcher as she began her pursuit of a PhD in Sociology at the University of Washington.
Lynne enjoyed living in the Pacific Northwest. She met many new friends while she went hiking, skiing, bike riding and enjoying the beauty of nature. Lynne loved to cook a special meal and sit down and enjoy it over meaningful conversation with friends and family. She always had a kind word for others and the ability to bring laughter to every gathering.
Lynne will live on in the hearts of her life partner, Steve Yount, her brothers Mark (and Sherrie), Jon (and Kassandra), Rod (and Linda), her nephews Isamu and Kai, her niece Mika, and her many loving relatives and friends.
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"Lynne was special person. We laughed and remembered all of our trips together whenever she visited me in Berkeley. Best to family and life partner."