Kimberly Jo Thole

Kimberly Jo Thole, 58, of Galt, CA, sadly passed on May 16, 2024 after two plus years battling breast cancer. Kim's courage, bright spirit with her smile, and joy for living will be dearly missed. Kim lived primarily in Sacramento, San Joaquin, and in Ravalli County, Montana. At the age of 3, Kim was a songster mascot for Elk Grove Highs Thundering Herd and was a high school drill team member there before working in banking for School's Credit Union and Wells Fargo. Kim also attended Delta College in Stockton and Salish Kootenai College in Montana. A lifelong animal lover, she raised many beloved dogs, cats, and was an accomplished horsewomen. Kim is survived by her fiancé, Michael Tankersley, sister Donna Bays and husband Larry, sister Terry Thole, brother Kelly Thole, sister Tracy DeVore and fiancé Kelly Deco, as well as numerous extended family members and friends all dear to her. Preceding in death were parents Don and Jeanne Thole, grandparents, aunts, uncles, and cousins. Kim's vibrancy, loving spirit, creativity, acceptance of others, and endurance through many trials is a wonderful example to us all. Celebration of life details to be announced in Galt Herald. Suggested donation in Kim's honor appreciated for: UC Davis Hospice Memorial Fund. (give.ucdavis.edu/1012/9100824) or Breast Cancer Research Foundation (bcrf.org)