Richard Partridge Kimball

Richard Partridge Kimball 1919 ~ 2006 World War II veteran, cherished father, brother and grandfather Richard Partridge Kimball passed away peacefully at home on Feb. 3, 2006. He was born April 19, 1919, son of Clark and Lydia Partridge Kimball. This special humble man was loved and cherished dearly by those who knew him, as a wonderfully warm and charismatic human being of an exemplary Christ-like nature; his special love of that knowledge beyond this mortal life and the salvations of his loved ones led him to be valiant for truth to the very end. Although suffering from numerous health problems for years, he chose to stay on this earth to endure his ailments and conditions as long as he could for the benefit of his children, and he took care of his family to the end; he now continues his work from the other side. He lived and ate frugally so he could use his small pension to help his family and bless all in the world who sought to learn from him knowledge of the Gospel, for his chief desire and purpose in life was to be a servant of the Lord, no matter the cost or sacrifice. He instilled in his children a great love of their pioneer heritage. He was the great grandson of several notable Mormon pioneer leaders such as Heber C. Kimball, Orson Pratt and Edward Partridge, and cherished the fact that his great grandmother Prescindia Huntington was sealed for eternity to the Prophet Joseph Smith. He had a dream he was going through several narrow passageways and doorway spaces in tiny rooms to eventually find a large room filled with treasure. This was symbolic of the good that had been accomplished from his unrecognized and unknown missionary efforts in this life. He was a valiant defender and spokesman for his faith and the teachings of Joseph Smith, and had an exceptional gift of understanding and discerning knowledge of the Mormon Religion. Preceded in death by parents and three brothers, Stanley, Clifford and Benjamin. He is survived by his sister, Edna Fitzgerald, eleven children, Lydia, Cynthia, Prescindia, Orson, Clark, Mary, Joseph, Stanley, Spencer, Benjamin and Elizabeth, 33 grandchildren and 22 great-grand- children.