Vernon Albert Kimm age 82 of Independence passed away at his home on Wednesday January 25, 2017, services will be Saturday January 28, 2017 visitation will be from 1-2 p.m. at the New Salem Funeral Home in Independence MO, funeral at 2 p.m. Burial will follow the services at the New Salem Cemetery Independence MO. In Lieu of flowers please make donations for ALS research and treatment.
Vernon was born April 16, 1934 the son of Albert and Irene (Smith) Kimm in Marengo Iowa. He married Delores Gates on September 20, 1959. He was an avid sports fan and loved the KC Chiefs, Iowa Hawkeye’s and the KC Royals. He loved to travel and he has visited 49 of the 50 states. He also enjoyed fishing, was an Army Veteran and very patriotic. Most of All Vernon loved his family.
He is survived by his wife Delores of Independence, daughter: Terry (Steve) Brown, sons: Michael Kimm and Richard (Starleen) Kimm all of Independence MO. Five grandchildren: Nicole, Jason, Johnathan, Casandra and Mia. Eight great grandchildren, brother: Robert (Lu) Kimm of Dysart IA., sister: Karen (Russ) Burnett of Ames IA., and many nieces, nephews and extended family.
Preceding him in death were his parents, bother Donald Kimm and sister-in-law Barbara Kimm.
Arrangements: Royer’s New Salem Funeral Home, Independence MO 816-796-8600