Riverton, Utah
1960 ~ 2011
With strength and courage Kim Darby passed away, surrounded by her loving family, after a seven year battle with breast cancer. Kim was born in Port Washington, Wisconsin on March 24, 1960 to Karen Mangino and Kenneth Prust. She spent the majority of her life in Northern California's Gold Country and graduated from Placer High School in Auburn, California. She came to Utah in 1993 with her husband Jeff and later that year they had their daughter Caitlin. She loved horses, animals, camping, skiing, and spending time with her family. She resided in Draper, Utah in her beautiful country home and loved her work at the Skaggs Catholic Center. Kim had an incredible zest for life. The love she had for her family and friends was undeniable. Everyone whoever met Kim will forever remember her as a fun and loving person as well as a great friend. She is survived by her husband Jeff, daughter Caitlin, Karen Mangino (mother), Kenneth Prust (father), and siblings Kenneth Prust (Katie), Kelly Kawashima (Fred), Kirk Prust (Tammi), and Kraig Prust (Lisa).
The family would like to give special thanks to Elizabeth M. Prystas, MD and her staff at Wasatch Hemotology. In lieu of flowers please make donations to the Susan G. Komen breast cancer foundation in memory of Kim Darby.
Funeral services will be held Monday September 5, 2011 at St. John the Baptist Catholic Church (11800 South 300 East). The Rosary will be said at 11:00, Mass will be at 11:30, and a reception to follow. Online condolences www.broomheadfuneralhome.com
Kim most likely fought her battle with breast cancer with "true grit". I just watched the movie for the umpteenth time. I see by the many comments she was a lovely person.
Rebecca
March 18, 2025 | Other
Rest in peace Baby Sister !!
February 01, 2025
The first time I saw Ms. Darby on tv, I fell in love. She was the cutest and prettiest girl, I had ever seen. I miss her innocent smile and how seriously she took to her acting career. The world lost one special lady when she passed. I will never forget her and still watch some of the old westerns with her a spooky movie, I think was “ Don’t be afraid of the dark” she was wonderful. I hope there is a heaven, cause when I pass this earthly realm, I want to meet her in person. Her family...
Tony Palloni
February 12, 2021 | Batavia, NY
SHE WAS GREAT IN TRUE GRIT ONE OF MY FAVORITE SHOWS
DOROTHY PARKER
January 05, 2020 | Letchet, SD
Such a beautiful person and a great actor.
My deepest condolences from my heart.
One Love....
Daniel green
Kingston ny, 12401
22 December 2019
Daniel Green
December 22, 2019 | Kingston, NY
hello,i am watching True Grit right now and i was wondering about Kim,so i looked on line and seen she has passed,so sorry to see this,she was so good in the movie,a natural,she will be missed...God bless her family...
Tim Walls
September 10, 2011 | Hilldville, VA
I had the blessing of meeting Kim through Skaggs Catholic Center. The countless lives she touched through her beautiful spirit and courageous and loving heart will feel this tremendous loss. My prayers are with Jeff, Caitlin and family for peace and healing in the days ahead. It was my honor to know this exceptional woman whose inner light touched my heart. I am so sorry.
Yanett Pysher
September 08, 2011 | Salt Lake City, UT
Kim you will be missed dearly. You have taught us all how to be courageous. You can light up the room with your beautiful smile. You will be in our hearts forever. May you rest in peace dear Kim.
McIntire Family
September 07, 2011 | Sandy, UT
Kim was an incredible lady. She will be missed. Our thoughts and prayers are with you and your family.
Margie, Barry, and Alex Ikeda
September 07, 2011 | Draper, UT