Kimberly Ann (Holdgrafer) Simkins, age 90, passed away peacefully at home surrounded by her family on July 3, 2022, in Helena, MT.
Kim was born March 1, 1932 in Helena, MT to Vincent and Grace Holdgrafer. She attended St. Helena Grade School, Cathedral High and Carroll College. She was employed as an RN at the Veterans Administration in Helena and later in Spokane, Washington.
Les and Kim Simkins were married in 1955 and together they raised six children. After several years in the healthcare field, she stayed at home to raise their children. Later she worked with her family at Leslie’s Hallmark where she was involved with all major decisions. Attention to detail was extremely important to Kim.
Kim was preceded in death by her parents, husband Les, sister Mary Jane Zimmerman, son-in-law Louis Greene and her grandson Mark James (MJ).
Kim is survived by her children Dave (Colleen), Christy Fuller (Ray), Mark (Kathy), John (Becky), Jim (Linda), Tracy Greene, as well as 20 grandchildren and 14 1/2 great grandchildren.
A special thanks to Dr. Weiner and the Cancer Treatment Center staff, to Corrina and Matt from Enhabit Home Health and Hospice and to Julie from Helena Home Health Care.
A gathering will begin at 5 p.m., with a Rosary to be prayed at 5:30 p.m. on Wednesday, July 6, 2022 at Anderson Stevenson Wilke Funeral Home, 3750 N. Montana Ave. A Funeral Mass will be celebrated on Thursday, July 7, 2022 at 12 p.m. at the Cathedral of Saint Helena, 530 N. Ewing St. followed by burial at Resurrection Cemetery. A reception will be held in the Social Hall of Anderson Stevenson Wilke following the burial.
Memorials may be made to Forever MJ #18 Scholarship. 710 South Atlantic Street, Dillon, MT 59725 (www.umwfoundation.org)
Service Schedule
Rosary
5:30 p.m.
Wednesday July 6, 2022
Anderson Stevenson Wilke Funeral Home
3750 N Montana Ave.
Helena, Montana 59602
Funeral Mass
12:00 p.m.
Thursday July 7, 2022
Cathedral of St. Helena
530 N Ewing St.
Helena, Montana 59601
Rite of Committal
Following the Mass
Thursday July 7, 2022
Resurrection Cemetery
Helena, Montana 59602
Reception
Following the burial
Thursday July 7, 2022
Social Hall of Anderson Stevenson Wilke Funeral Home
3750 N Montana Ave.
Helena, Montana 59602
Service Schedule
Rosary
5:30 p.m.
Wednesday July 6, 2022
Anderson Stevenson Wilke Funeral Home
3750 N Montana Ave.
Helena, Montana 59602
Funeral Mass
12:00 p.m.
Thursday July 7, 2022
Cathedral of St. Helena
530 N Ewing St.
Helena, Montana 59601
Rite of Committal
Following the Mass
Thursday July 7, 2022
Resurrection Cemetery
Helena, Montana 59602
Reception
Following the burial
Thursday July 7, 2022
Social Hall of Anderson Stevenson Wilke Funeral Home
3750 N Montana Ave.
Helena, Montana 59602
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Diane Williams says
Kim was an exceptional Nurse. Was a year behind her in nursing and always attempted to be as good as she was, in fact, our oldest daughter is named Kim. It was always nice to visit with her at the store too.
She was a honey.
Deepest sympathy, we were all lucky to have her in our lives. Diane Williams
MICHELLE MITCHELL says
I was Kim’s hairstylist since 2003. She was always prompt to her appointments and was dressed like she was going out for something special. She was a kind, loving person. She never said a bad word about anyone. She loved her family dearly and loved the time she got to spend with them. When I saw that she was on my books for the day, I knew it would be a good day! I will miss her, I felt that we became friends over the years. Michelle Mitchell
Mike & Charlie Phelps says
Sending love and sympathy to all of the family. Les & Kim were wonderful people.
Bob Fusie & Lorretta Lynde says
Dave and family—
Please accept our condolences for the loss of your mother. We know there are many good memories that will sustain you, and we know such passages are never easy.
Bob Fusie and Lorretta Lynde
Sister Mary Rachel Flynn says
Kim and my sister, Pat McCarthy were dear friends from elementary school through nurses training…and into old age. Pat is in Heaven greeting Kim with open arms! My condolences and my prayers of gratitude for knowing Kim.
Sister Mary Rachel Flynn, Leavenworth, KS
Skip Hatveldt says
Dave-
Our thoughts and heartfelt prayers are with you and Collen and family with the loss of your gracious mother. May she rest in peace with your father Les.
God Bless!
Skip and Lynda