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Kim Donald Prentice
1951 - 2025
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1951
DIED
2025
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Kim Prentice Obituary
Born: November 12, 1951 in DeKalb, IL
Died: October 1, 2025 in Colorado Springs, CO
Kim Donald Prentice, 73, passed away peacefully with his family by his side on Oct 1, 2025, at Legend Memory Care in Colorado Springs after a long battle with Lewy Body Dementia with Parkinsonism.
Kim was a mild-mannered, humble, patient man who was respected by many. He was born November 12, 1951, in DeKalb, IL, to Kenneth Leon and Bonnie (Peterson) Prentice. Kim is survived by his wife, Judy, and his mother, Bonnie. He is also survived by other family members: Jodi McCollom (sister), Jim McCollom (brother-in-law), Lori Eames (sister), Nicole Prentice-Gaytan (daughter), Robert Gaytan (son-in-law), Megan Prentice (daughter), Drew Prentice (son), and Madison Prentice (daughter-in-law). He has two grandchildren, Dillon and Brendan Gaytan.
Kim graduated from the University of Illinois with a B.S. in Architectural Studies and Master's in Architecture. He was a member of the Delta Chi Fraternity where he met many lifelong friends. He later graduated from the University of Colorado Denver with a Master's in Business Administration.
In 1978, he moved to Denver, CO, to join the SLP Architectural Firm where he again made many lifelong friendships. Later in his career, he worked in the Commercial Real Estate Development field where he directed numerous medical building and assisted-living projects.
Kim had a lifelong love of historical buildings, travel, and running foot races. He participated in the Bolder Boulder 10K race for four decades. His many travels included Europe, Palau, Dubai, Bali, Fiji, Greece, Australia, New Zealand, Japan, and China.
He supported his kids and their school activities while attending numerous track meets and soccer and football games.
He will be deeply missed by family and friends.
In lieu of flowers, donations may be sent in his honor to the Lewy Body Dementia Association.
Celebration of Life:
Sat, Oct 18 (12:00 PM-2:00 PM)
Faranda's Banquets, 302 Grove St, DeKalb, IL
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