Kim was born on Christmas day, 1951 to Dr. G. Richard (Dick) and Winona A. (Toddy). In 1976, Kim entered practice with his father at Johnston Chiropractic Offices in Burton Heights and remained there until his retirement in 2020. Like his father before him, Kim healed countless patients both in body and in spirit.
In 1989, Kim became a member of the much-loved Hook & Horn Club, a fishing and hunting lodge located on the Pere Marquette River near Baldwin where he is survived by eleven “brothers” and friends from across Michigan.
Kim is survived by his loving wife Joni; son Andrew T. and Claire of Lowell, with their children Peter, William, and Elizabeth; and daughter Holly and Kevin Dennings of McKinney, TX with their children Gavin and Jackson. Also surviving are his siblings Motu Johnston of Rockford and her children; Robb N., Selina (Camden) Brieden of Holland, and Joe (Lisa) of Beaverton OR, and their children; Kevin and Karen Johnston of Allendale; Amy and Jim Rains of Rockford and their children, Jimmy, Alex (Alec) Wisecup, and, Madison and her fiancé Ty Grubb of Round Rock, TX; Mother in-law Dorothy Tock and Jeff (Sharon) Koch of Medina, TN. A dear tante Sue and Jack Lake, and uncle Moe, as well as numerous “Kimmel” cousins also survive.
He is preceded in death by his parents; Dr. G. Richard (Dick) and Winona A. (Toddy), and his younger brother Richard R.
A memorial service to celebrate Kim’s life will be held on Friday August 25, 2023 at Reyers North Valley Chapel, 2815 Fuller Avenue NE, Grand Rapids, MI 49505 at 12:00 with pastor Darryl Kistler officiating. Following the service the family would like to invite guests to join them for a luncheon. Friends visit with the family one hour prior to the service at the funeral home beginning at 11:00.
The family wishes to express its deepest appreciation to nurse Molly Nixon as well as Heather Ackright from Faith Hospice for their tender and loving care of Kim and the family. In lieu of flowers, please consider making a donation to Faith Hospice or the charity of your choice.
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