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Michelle Kimball Obituary
Michelle was born September 4th, 1969, to George and Nancy Ramsey in Fort Eustis, VA. She grew up in Williston, ND, and graduated High School in 1988. She attended the University of North Dakota-Williston and then Dickinson State University in Dickinson, ND, where she graduated with Majors in English and Spanish and a certificate in Secondary Education. She later earned a Masters Degree in Special Education from the University of Wisconsin-Superior.
Michelle married Duane Kimball on March 12, 1994 in Longmont, CO. They had two beautiful daughters, Ashly and Aryka. Michelle had resided in Duncan, AZ, Kansas City, MO, Cedar Grove, WI, and Duluth, MN, before moving to Yuma in 2005.
Michelle's career included teaching high school in Duncan, AZ, and Oostburg, WI. She also spent several years as the Coordinator for 10 counties in Northwest Wisconsin for the state's youth-to-work program. She began a position at Somerton Middle School as a Language Arts teacher in 2005.
Michelle enjoyed the challenges and rewards of teaching and had admirable energy and enthusiasm. Her science experiments were always a huge hit with her students. In 2010 she eagerly joined the San Luis Middle School in San Luis, AZ as a Language Arts teacher.
Michelle is preceded in death by her nephew Joshua Rime.
Michelle is survived by her husband, Duane Kimball of Minneapolis, MN, daughters Ashly Kimball of Bismark, ND, Aryka Kimball of Yuma, AZ, her sister Sheila (Thomas) Eaves of Warsaw, MO, her brother James (Renae) Ramsey of Williston, ND, and her nephew Derek Weaver and nieces Serria and Shaylynn Ramsey and close friends and co-workers.
Memorial Service will be held at the San Luis Middle School in San Luis, AZ on March 24th, 2011 at 4:30 p.m.
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Memories and Condolences
for Michelle Kimball
March 16, 2012
Always in our <3, Ms. Kimball.
Daniela Sepulveda
July 5, 2011
After i dont know how many months after your passing i still cant believe it & it still hurts so much . i really wish you could have seen your san luis middle school class of 2011 graduate . & hope you would be proud of us when we tried our best in the AIMS which was your goal & also ours. (: thank you so much i knew i could tell you everything which i did & keep the angels laughing with that wonderful smile you always had . Ms.Kimball truly thank you (:
Melissa Dietz
June 18, 2011
You will be missed Michelle. God Bless!!! As well as the family.
She loved that cute rabbit!! Downtown Yuma festival - January 2010
May 21, 2011
Attending one of Aryka's choir concerts. Wonderful memories!
May 21, 2011
May 21, 2011
Michelle,
I was so blessed to have you in my life. Thank-you for all of the memories and your love. I will never forget the time we spent together.
Monica Herrera
April 6, 2011
Ms. Kimball;
we will always remember youuhh as the best teacher ever in San Luis Middle School.we will miss you alot specially me that you helped me in difficult times. take good care of your two beautiful daughters Ashly and Aryka from up there in the sky with god and other beautiful angels .You leave us memories but also sorrows and a broken hard we will never replace you Ms. Kimball.you will stayin uor hearts no matter what Ms.Kimball we 5th period student from San Luis Middle School.
Dulce Lopez
April 1, 2011
Ms.Kimball I am going to miss you so much<3 you are a wonderful teacher.I am so sad that you are not with us anymore...:S We will miss you!): dont forget us<3 San Luis Middle School will miss you:$ u__u WE LOVE YOU MS.KIMBALL<3
DIANA GARCIA
March 29, 2011
YOU WILL BE MISS SO MUCH MRS KIMBALL I LOVE YOU AND IT WAS AN HONOR TO HAVE YOU AS A TEACHER IN SAN LUIS MIDDLE SCHOOL
R.I.P
March 28, 2011
Ashly and Aryka,
I was so sorry to hear about your mom. She raised two wonderful daughters. I was so fortunate to have you both in class. I am thinking of you both during this difficult time.
Michelle Bowker
Albert Salazar
March 25, 2011
Ms kimball you were my favorite teacher and was the only teacher that changed the way I looked at my life and school. You were that one teacher in my life that changed my life and I will miss you ms kimball I love you
NANCY AGUNDEZ
March 25, 2011
A BRIGHTER STAR WILL SHINE IN HEAVEN. WONDERFULL MEMORIES WILL ALWAYS REMAIN IN OUR THOUGHT YOUR SMILE THAT MADE A BIG DIFFRENCE TO THOSE WHO CAME ACCROSS YOU, THERE ARE NOT ENOUGH WORD IN THIS WORLD TO SAY HOW MUCH OF A GREAT PLEASURE IT WAS TO HAVE KNOWN YOU AND HAVING YOU AS A TEACHER FOR BOTH OF MY DAUGHTERS YOU WILL BE MISSED GREATLY OUR PRAYER TO YOUR FAMILY FROM RUDYANN,BRYANNA AND MOM
March 25, 2011
I miss you so much Kimball. I'm so glad I met you and will cherish the memories we made. You truly lived life to the fullest. Love you!
anotheer angeel that will maqke many ppl laugh up there in heavens
daniela sepulveda
March 25, 2011
one of heer funny moments xD love youuh
daniela sepulveda
March 25, 2011
here at SLMS !!! slms love youuh ms kimball kno that nd even though it has to pass it will never be forgotten
daniela sepulveda
March 25, 2011
Stephanie Ordaz
March 25, 2011
Ms. Kimball was a great teacher and i still cant beleive that shes gone we loved her alot and we will miss her forever sms class of 2010 will always remember her love you GO SMS COBRAS
LOVE STEPHANIE ORDAZ
March 24, 2011
I never had u as a teacher...but i knew who u were....you would always ask me how my day was going....u always had a smile on ur face....u cared very much for ur students...Ms. Kimball u will b greatly miss...-Johanna Serrato (former SMS student)
March 24, 2011
Our loss is heavens gain ,Ms Kimball touched so many students through her teaching, and will be remembered for her energy in life. I am fortunate to have known Ms Kimball at Somerton Middle School. God Bless Ms Kimball's Family ,Paula Sloan
alejandra cervantes
March 24, 2011
THANK YOU MRS. KIMBALL FOR BEING A NICE TEACHER...I WILL ALWAYS REMEMBER YOU......
March 24, 2011
May God Bless Ms. Kimball's Family,
You touched our daughters life in a very special way.
She will always remember you as "The Best Teacher Ever"
Jose and Gina Yepez (Somerton, AZ)
Robin McNutt-Garcia
March 24, 2011
Michelle was a wild and wonderful spirit that will live on in her students and her children. She will be missed. My condolences to her family and friends.
Melany Klotz
March 23, 2011
For the Family of Michelle Kimball,
May you be comforted in your loss knowing that Michelle touched so many students through her teaching, assisted and encouraged her colleagues with her expertise and zest for teaching, and will be remembered for her energy in life. I am fortunate to have known Michelle at Somerton Middle School. Many lives are richer for having known her and she will be missed. Sincere condolences to all of you.
March 23, 2011
Thank you Mrs. Kimball for being an awesome colleague and friend. You will be missed very much not only by the teachers at SMS but by all your cobra students. God bless you always Michelle.
Elizabeth McGrew
March 23, 2011
May God bless you and your family in this time of sorrow.
March 23, 2011
May your hearts soon be filled with wonderful memories of joyful times together as you celebrate a life well lived.
March 23, 2011
Ms.Kimball always made us smile:), she and I had very personal conversations.. I am truly glad to have met her...we were not hang out buddies, though she kept everyone she knew in her thoughts. Thanks Ms. Kimball..
Paulin Razo
March 23, 2011
Once a Cobra, Always a Cobra.
You for sure will be missed. I will keep you in my prayers...LOVE YOU!!!
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