Reba Kathryn Kimzey

Reba Kathryn Kimzey, age 100, passed away peacefully in Lafayette, CO on Sunday, September 25, 2022. Reba was born August 9, 1922 in Grant City, Missouri to Maurice Glenn and Gaylie “Gladys” (Black) Landon. She graduated from high school in Osceola, Iowa in 1940. Within a few months Reba fell in love and married Victor Kimzey on January 11, 1941. Within months after they eloped, they moved to Hayward, California to start their family. Together they had three children. Reba and Vic work side by side in the auto repair business they owned until 1966. She then worked as a cook in school cafeterias in Newark, CA until 1976 when they retired and moved to Placerville, CA. There Reba and Vic built their dream retirement home together and spent almost 27 years enjoying their home and garden. They also loved travelling in their RV. Reba and Vic were married for 62 years until his death in 2003. In 2007, Reba moved to Longmont, CO to be near family and start a new adventure.

Reba loved gardening, her friends and above all else, she loved her family. Reba supported Veteran groups and actively volunteered most of her life. She was a life member of American Legion Auxiliary Unit 119 in Placerville, CA. She also was a life member of VFW Auxiliary 2601 in Longmont, CO.

Reba was predeceased by her husband Victor Kimzey, son Patrick Kimzey, daughter-in-law Barbara Kimzey and granddaughter Michelle Richards. Also passing before her were her parents, Maurice and Gladys Landon, sisters Clella Hogg and Josie Overton, and brother Charles Landon.

She is survived by her son, James (Pamela) Kimzey and daughter Beverly (Joseph) Richards. She is also survived by grandchildren Cynthia (William) Huston and Brian (Shannon) Kimzey, and great grandchildren Ryan, Joseph, Abbigail, Sophie and Madeline. Also surviving are sisters Lennis Allen, Mary Yeo and many nieces and nephews.

At Reba’s request, a private inurnment will be held when she is reunited with Victor in Placerville, CA.