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2019
Kimberly LaReau Obituary
Kimberly LaReau, 58, Brighton, CO, died at home from a kidney ailment August 18, 2019.
Born September 30, 1960, Warren, OH, to William R. Long and Helen L. Thomas Long, the youngest of six. She moved with her mom and stepdad Donald L. Kappas to Freeport in 1976 and graduated from Freeport High in 1978. She worked at Micro Switch and Anchor Harvey in Freeport, FBI in Oklahoma City, Adams Co. District Attorney's office in Denver, and retired. Kim married Shawn A. LaReau May 8, 1998. He survives at home with her beloved pets: 5 birds, 1 cat, and a squirrel.
Preceded in death by father, mother, stepfather, brother Robert, sister Bonnie. Survived by siblings: Terry Long, Coupeville, WA; Melanie Germann, Wake Forest, NC; Melinda White, Warren, OH; dear friends: Jeff Brawner, Campbell, CA; Jayne Crawford & family, Brighton, CO; Lauri Karl Gillespie, Freeport; Sherri Post Kramer, West Jefferson, OH; and Amy Schwab Lloyd & daughter Alexa, State College, PA.
Kim was a life-long animal lover. Please make a contribution to a local animal rescue in her memory.
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Memories and Condolences
for Kimberly LaReau
Kim Long high school time period
Amy Lloyd
September 29, 2019
You were an awesome friend, I can't believe you are gone. You will always be in our hearts and memories.
Lauri Gillespie
September 28, 2019
Lauri Gillespie
September 28, 2019
Kim with one of her birds date unknown
Amy Schwab Lloyd
September 28, 2019
Kim in Typing Class FHS class of 1978
Amy Schwab Lloyd
September 28, 2019
Kim in typing class, FHS class of '78
September 28, 2019
Kim Long
Amy Schwab Lloyd and daughter Alexa Lloyd
September 28, 2019
Kim Long, my sweet beloved friend for 43 years. We are so shocked and very sad that you are gone far too soon, but we will remember you forever. Rest in peace, we love you.
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