John Richard Kimball's Obituary
Mr. John Richard Kimball, age 68, passed away Tuesday, October 22, 2019 after a courageous battle with cancer. John was born in Muskegon on December 4, 1950 to George and Margaret (McEvoy) Kimball. He was a veteran of the United States Navy, having served as a submariner on the USS Sand Lance and the USS Vallejo during Vietnam. After serving his country, John was employed by Haworth for 21 years prior to his retirement. John helped develop the Mona Shores Sailor Soccer Program and served as the first boys varsity head coach. He loved to hunt, fish, and spend time at the family cabin in Walhalla on the Pere Marquette River. John was an avid Michigan State fan. On July 19, 1975, John married the former Cheryl Ann “Cheri” Greenwald and she survives him along with their three daughters, Sarah (Matthew) Carlyle, Katie (Jason) Jones, and Emily (Brian) Dewey; eight grandchildren, Taylor, Jordyn, Bryce, Logan, Sidney, Connor, Jackson, and Eleanor; one sister, Patricia (Fred) Yonkers; one brother, Charles (Carla) Kimball; two sisters-in-law, Kathie Vanderwater and Pam (Dan) Matthews; and several nieces and nephews. MASS OF CHRISTIAN BURIAL will be held 11:00 AM Tuesday, October 29, 2019 at St. Francis de Sales Catholic Church with Fr. Charles D. Hall presiding. VISITATION will be from 5-8 PM Monday, October 28, 2019 at The Lee Chapel of Sytsema Funeral & Cremation Services, 6291 Harvey St., Norton Shores, MI 49444 and one hour prior to his service on Tuesday. MEMORIALS in memory of John may be directed to the Harbor Hospice Foundation or to the Children’s Leukemia Foundation of Michigan.
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