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Michelle L. Ramsey Kimball
1969 - 2011
Michelle Ramsey 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 Ramsey Kimball
Jennifer (Ereth) McNamara
March 28, 2011
I graduated in Williston in 1988 with Shelly, she was such a fun gal and always had a smile on her face. She was an Angel in training on earth and now God needed her to come to work for Him. Sending prayers to her family. God Bless
SMS SLMS
March 25, 2011
You will always be in our hearts!
guy ramsey
March 25, 2011
shelly i will see you on other side! guy ramsey
Daniela Sepulveda
March 25, 2011
Wee Lovee youuh Ms. Kimbaal !!!!!!!
we miss youuh so much but i guess God does things for a reaason so many teaars have youuh brought to San Luis Middle School most of all youur smilees youur songs that youuh inventeed.. stories bout your cat Chicken xD nd well kno that we miss youuh so much Thank Youuh Ms. Kimball for giving us the opportunity to kno youuh nd to have the chancee to kno what every person should beeh liqkee but never beeh Lovee Youh !! <3<3 :'$ now we kno we had a second mom... (:
Dave Pottinger
March 24, 2011
You touched many people my you rest in peace
Dave/Gail Ramsey
March 24, 2011
Although we can't be with you while you remember your loved one, you're in our thoughts from afar.
Patrick & Toni Ramsey
March 24, 2011
You will always live in our hearts and prayers.
Mike/Wendy Ramsey
March 24, 2011
In loving memories of a wonderful person. Our thoughts and prayers go out to her family and friends.
Rose Ringwald
March 24, 2011
I met Michelle in our office I work at State Farm Insurance. She was our customer. I spoke to her a few weeks ago when she came in our office to make her auto insurance payment and asked her about her class she smiled and said she loved working and her kids in her class. I did not know her except for when she came into our office but one thing she was very passionate about her kids and she loved teaching. I know she will be missed and she was one in a million GREAT EDUCATOR, It was an honor to have met her and may God bless her family and friends.
Beatriz Altamirano
March 24, 2011
Michelle, my dear neighbor I miss you already. I will most certainly miss our talks and your great sense of humor. You were a great friend and I will always have you in my heart. My prayers and love go out to all her family and friends.
Jennifer (Sack) Elsbury
March 24, 2011
I just found out about Shelly. I can't believe something so tragic can happen to someone so wonderful. She will be dearly missed. I graduated with Shelly in 1988. Prayers for her family and friends.
Kristen Jorgenson
March 24, 2011
Michelle (Shelly, as I knew her!) was truly a unique and special woman. She really was one of my favorite High School friends and I will never forget her. I regret not keeping in contact with her and wish that I had reconnected with her. Her laughter was infectious and smile was contagious. I am truly saddened by this loss and my thoughts and prayers go out to her friends and family.
Heidi Neft Lee
March 24, 2011
I went to school with Michelle (shelly)! I remember her smiles her sense of humor and the friendship we had. I will miss you Shelly! I know you are now a beautiful angel in heaven!
March 23, 2011
Mrs. Kimball will be missed. She was my teacher at Somerton Middle School.
Sal Alonso
March 23, 2011
I was in her class her first time in Arizona
Sal Alonso
March 23, 2011
I was in her class her first time in Arizona
Jeanie Volpe
March 23, 2011
I first saw Michelle when she was sponsoring the Honors Club at Somerton Middle School and I was so impressed with her professionalism and her dedication to doing a great job with her students. I relied on her for 8th grade data related to ELL students and I could always count on her to get the job done right! Her dynamic, smart, and fun personality will be greatly missed.
Craig Courbron
March 23, 2011
She was an awesome lady, full of life and enthusiasm and one of the best friends I've ever had.
Kimberly Roth
March 23, 2011
Praying your family will find peace and comfort during this incredibly sad time. May you also take comfort in knowing that you have a special Guardian Angel to watch over you from Heaven. God Bless ~
Kari Hastings
March 23, 2011
I remember being friends with her in high school, she was the sweetest person and so kind. I always loved her possitive attitude and her beautiful spirit. She will be remembered as the sweet beautiful person that I always remember her being. My heart goes out to her husband and beautiful daughters. I hope that everyone she touched in spirit, will pass on her possitive energy and pay it forward. May God bless everyone in mourning.
Angel Torres
March 23, 2011
It can be so hard to face the first year without your loved one, but the love of family and friends can carry you through.
Dave Pottinger
March 23, 2011
Michelle You will be missed
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