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Trimmer Kenneth Kaiser Downes Dies at 66

August 16, 2021 By Nadeem Muaddi

The Hog Ring - Trimmer Kenneth Kaiser Downes Dies at 66

Trimmer Kenneth “Kenny” Kaiser Downes has died at age 66.

He was the owner and operator of European and American Auto Upholstery in Marin County, California. He founded the shop 40 years ago.

Kenny’s obituary described him as a “charismatic and highly creative soul.”

He is survived by three sisters, two brothers and many nieces and nephews.

May he Rest In Peace.

Filed Under: Archive, Obituary Tagged With: Auto Trim, Auto Upholstery, Car Interior, European and American Auto Upholstery

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  1. Tom Hatfield says

    August 23, 2021 at 7:10 pm

    I would like to get in contact with the family if I could. If anyone knows an email address ETc.. I would appreciate it. Thank you

    • David Downes says

      October 15, 2021 at 6:30 pm

      Hi Tom, David Downes here, Kens younger brother. I sent you a friend request on FBook

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