James Takaesu Wheeler, our loving son, brother, father and friend, passed away Aug. 24, 2007, in Kihei, Hawaii.
James was born on April 11, 1981, on the Naval Base at Yokosuka, Japan. At the age of 1, James' parents moved to the United States and found themselves in a beautiful town called Hailey, Idaho. This is where James grew up with a sparkle in his eye and the most wonderful smile founded by his radiant personality. James shared a great passion for music and made it every part of his life. Through music, James taught himself to play the guitar and began sharing his life experiences through songs.
James had a natural ability to make friends with anyone despite their lifestyles. He created strong ties with family and friends who all gave him the same love and support that James had given them. He loved everyone who came into his life. He loved them to the fullest.
From Idaho, James moved to Ohio where on Jan. 5, 2004, he became a proud father of a beautiful daughter he conversantly named Jaime. While keeping in strong relationships with his best friends in Idaho, James eventually moved to Maui where he spent his last year with his family, who currently reside there.
Somewhere along the way his soul was torn and all those who loved him couldn't find the way to heal him. Today he is free and we cope with hope we will see him again. James is survived by his parents, Dan and Yuko Whittekiend; brothers, Nicholas Whittekiend and Tony Wheeler; sister, Erica Wheeler; and his daughter, Jaime Wheeler. James will be truly missed and loved evermore.
James Takaesu Wheeler
