Kim was 14 years old when she lost her father and sister. She was the oldest and felt a lot of responsibility to comfort and care for her younger siblings and mother. She has always been there for her family when they needed her. Kim graduated from Box Elder High School in 1977 and then attended Dixie State where she met her husband. Kim has five sons: Marshall (Nicole), Monroe (Kacee), Marlin (Cherish), McKay, and McLaren. She has ten grandchildren and 1 on the way. She raised her sons in St. George, Utah and has just recently moved to West Jordan, Utah.

Memory

“My dad was always about service. We always had foster kids living with us. When we lived in Monticello, he would take his wrestlers out in the hills to cut firewood for the winter for the widows or those who might need it. Sometimes he would bring a few of his wrestlers home to spend the night because if they stayed for wrestling practice, they would miss their bus home. He always felt that ‘there was always room for one more,’ and people were always welcome in our home. He would do whatever he could to help others. He taught us older kids compassion,  love, and kindness.”