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Kimberly Gilham Obituary
Kimberly Ann Gilham (Yarde), of Kalispell, MT, passed away on June 18th, 2023 tragically
Kimberly was born on July 19th, 1985 to Darren Yarde and Melody Coghill in Spokane, WA. Growing up, Kimberly loved being outside, Camping, playing softball where she was often called Babe Ruth and being with her family. She was the smallest in her family giving her the Name Tiny.
Kimberly's greatest accomplishment were her children. Andrea, Darrin, Isabella and being Married to Chris Gilham. She Loved them beyond measure. Being a mom meant more to her then anything and ensuring that her children were taken care of. Kimberly knew she had found her soul mate and forever love when she met Chris. Together they built a life and family she had always wanted.
Those around her had the pleasure of seeing her beautiful smile and hearing her contagious laugh. She loved family gatherings where you could often be subject to her playful banter and jokes. She had a way of lighting up rooms and making everyone smile. She always wanted to help everyone and would give you the shirt off her back.
Kimberly was predeceased by Darren Dean Yarde ( Father ) Melody Ann Coghill ( Mother ) Richard Dale Yarde ( Grand Father ) Gail Gean Yarde ( Grandmother ) Dennis Reed (Uncle) Brian Reed ( Uncle) Frank Coghill ( Grandfather) Deborah Begeman ( Aunt ) Wesley Evans (Cousin ) Whisper Cellars ( Sister In Law) Kimberly is survived by her Husband Chris Gilham, Daughters Andrea Winchell and Isabella Gilham, Son Darren Floyd. Sister Nicole (Marcus) Stamp. Twin Brother Brad Yarde Her Nieces Roze, Makenzie and Finley. Her Nephews Mason and Rory. Her Grandmas, Bonita Coghill, Carol Yarde and Louis Gilham. Her Aunts Becky Mariscal and Tracey Way. Uncles Scott (Laurel), Rich, and Mark ( Missy) Yarde. Bonus Mom Pam Mogan and her Daughters Jessica and Jennifer. Along with several cousins, In laws and friends
There will be a viewing held at Columbia Mortuary Located at 1010 4th Ave W. Columbia Falls, MT 59912 On Friday 23rd, 2023 @ 4pm
The Funeral will held at Canyon Community Church on Saturday 24th, 2023 @ 2pm Located at 185 Coram School Ln, Columbia Falls, MT 59912
Columbia Mortuary in Columbia Falls is caring for the family. To send online condolences please visit, www.columbiamortuary.com.
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Tara Lynn Stratton
June 17, 2024
Its been a hard year for all of us that love and miss you. Your legacy lives on in your children and your husband Chris. I also wish you a heavenly happy birthday on june 19th. RIP miss you so much!
Tara Stratton
June 23, 2023
A beautiful young lady taken to soon. She worked for me in Martin City 1 summer and became very good friends with my daughter.
She became a very special friend to me, I am so happy to have been a part of her life and the life of her kids and Chris.
RIP
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