TALBOT, Kim

The Verde Independent, Cottonwood, AZ Thursday, March 03, 2011 Kim Talbot 1942 - 2011 Kim Talbot, local contractor, salsa maker, musician, songwriter and colorful character extra-ordinaire, passed peacefully in his home during the early morning hours of 2/23/11 after a short, but valiant battle with cancer. He will be greatly missed and his memory cherished always. Born to William Yates Talbot and Marie Louise Sawtelle Talbot in Berkley, California on July 29, 1942. He was predeceased by his parents and a brother, Garred Talbot. Kim moved with his family many times attending 52 schools while his father followed construction jobs around California and Arizona, finally settling in Scottsdale, AZ in the early 1950’s. He is survived by his wife of 29 years, Caroline, his son Rendar (Tracy) of Rimrock, his daughter Tricia of Cottonwood and Jerome, step-sons Anthony Testa (Denise) and Michael Testa (Delia) of New York State and two grandchildren, Sahara and Michael. A potluck Celebration of Life will be held on March 12, 2011 at Riverfront Park from 12 to 4 PM. All who knew Kim and would like to share memories of him are encouraged to attend. For questions or more information please call Peggy at (928)634-8146. His family requests that any donations in his memory be directed to Northern Arizona Hospice or the Jerome Humane Society, PO Box 807, Jerome, AZ 86331. Information provided by survivors.