Kathy Kimble

Kathy Kimble obituary, Ritzville, WA

Kathy Kimble

Kathy Kimble Obituary

Published by Legacy Remembers from Sep. 11 to Sep. 14, 2023.
Kathy passed away peacefully with her daughters by her side on September 8, at the age of 74. She was born in Tekoa, WA to John and Lou Ella Michelbook on March 15, 1949. She attended and graduated from Tekoa High School in 1967. She married her high school sweetheart, Ron Kimble on September 2, 1972. They lived in Tekoa until 1976, when they moved to Coeur d'Alene, ID. They lived in Coeur d'Alene for 12 years. In 1988, they moved to Ritzville, WA. She had worked as a bank teller, a parts delivery specialist, and worked at the FSA office before retiring in 1998. She loved camping, reading, and her family. She enjoyed adult beverages with her neighbors. She was a good wife, mother, grandmother, sister, and friend, and will be missed terribly. She is proceeded in death by her parents, John and Lou Ella, her step-mother, Reva Michelbook, and her husband, Ron. She is survived by daughters Tana (Eric) Atkinson of Spokane, and Tia (Matt) Kubik, of Ritzville; her 4 grandkids, Lauren and Tyler Atkinson and Carson and Shane Kubik. She is also survived by her 2 brothers Don (Sue) Michelbook of Spokane, WA and Bob (Pam) Michelbook of Texas; her brothers-in-law Larry (Jane) Kimble of Issaquah, WA and Jeff (Cathy) Kimble of Spokane, WA, along with numerous nieces and nephews.

Per Kathy's demand, there will be no services held.

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May 31, 2025

Jerry Yale posted to the memorial.

September 19, 2023

Mike and Pat Smith posted to the memorial.

September 13, 2023

Tammy Erickson & Cass Stejer planted trees.

Jerry Yale

May 31, 2025

Just found out of your passing nearly 2-yrs. ago. RIP Kathy. I'll always remember you along with Ron from over 50-yrs ago growing up in Tekoa. Classmate and friend. Jerry Yale

Mike and Pat Smith

September 19, 2023

With all our love ,we will miss you Mike and Pat Smith

Group of 10 Memorial Trees

Tammy Erickson & Cass Stejer

Planted Trees

Gary Heaton

September 13, 2023

We shared 13 years as K-12 classmates in Tekoa, and ski trips, camping, and parties thereafter. So glad we had a nice phone conversation after Christmas last year. My condolences to Don, Bob, Tana, Tia and extended family. Gary Heaton

Robert C Michelbook

September 13, 2023

My love for her is endless. I once built a flower bed out of stone. After looking at my finished product, she commented, "It sure has a 'Wow' effect. Wow, it sure is crooked!" I laughed so hard.

Beverly Cobb

September 12, 2023

Visiting with her about Carson and Shane.

Single Memorial Tree

Sharon Heimbigner

Planted Trees

Sandi and Ken Miller

September 11, 2023

So very sorry for your loss. I loved being around her. She was always a happy person and fun to be around.

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May 31, 2025

Jerry Yale posted to the memorial.

September 19, 2023

Mike and Pat Smith posted to the memorial.

September 13, 2023

Tammy Erickson & Cass Stejer planted trees.