Joseph Kimble Obituary

Joseph Paul Kimble
Resident of San Carlos
Joseph Paul Kimble, former police chief of San Carlos and Beverly Hills, died in his home on Oct. 20. He was 86. Joe was the loving husband of Marilyn. They celebrated their 61st anniversary this year. He is also survived by daughters Kerry Kimble (David Schumacher) and Kim Aguayo (Pete Aguayo); grandchildren Genevieve Goings, Lori Aguayo Ball and P.J. Aguayo; and three great grandchildren, Haley, Brooke and Shannon.
Born in Lima, Ohio, in 1926, Joe joined the U.S. Navy in 1943, serving in World War II as a submarine radio operator.
After the war, Joe moved to South San Francisco, where he joined the local police department. He soon after joined the San Mateo County Sheriff's Department, where he rose to the rank of Captain. Joe later was hired as San Carlos Police Chief. He left San Carlos to take the position of Beverly Hills Police Chief. After Beverly Hills, the State University of New York at Stony Brook hired Joe as Director of Campus Police. During his time at Stony Brook, he earned a Master's Degree in Criminal Justice. Joe left Stony Brook to become University of Houston's Director of Police. Joe later moved back to California, finishing his career as Manager of Campus Security at De Anza College in Cupertino. He retired in 1984.
Joe also loved travel and traveled extensively in 50 countries. His travel presentations were popular. In 1993 he founded the S.C.U.M club (San Carlans Using Macintosh).
A celebration of his life is planned at the San Carlos Adult Center, 601 Chestnut St., San Carlos, Dec. 8 from noon to 3 p.m.

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Published by San Jose Mercury News/San Mateo County Times on Oct. 27, 2012.

Memories and Condolences
for Joseph Kimble

4 Entries

Ron Davis

December 2, 2012

My deepest sympathy to the Kimble family. I was a police Science student at the College of San Mateo in 1966. I had taken a night class from Joe, and found him to be an excellent teacher, mentor, and a very likable human being. I eventually graduated from California State University, Sacramento with a BA degree in Criminal Justice, and retired from the U.S. Department of Justice, Drug Enforcement Administration with 25 years of service. On occasions, I still visit the city of San Carlos, and when I pass by the Police Department I often think of Joe Kimble. He was truly, a leader in the field of law enforcement, and was a pioneer in bringing professionalism to all aspects of law enforcement.

Thank you Joe for imparting your wisdom and knowledge to all of us.

November 8, 2012

Dad, I miss you so much. Thank you for the life you gave me. I was blessed in so many ways. I'll love you every day for my lifetime. Kerry

Howard Bott

October 31, 2012

Dear Joe
You were an example to me when I was new in police work in 1965. Your combination of intelligence, organization, friendliness and street savvy showed me the possibilities of police work. Thank you.

October 29, 2012

You are missed already Joe. E-mail is not the fun it used to be. If there was a way, I would still send them to you.

Rest in Peace Joe,
Love, Carole