Kimberly Lynn Bohn

2025. She was born on June 25, 1966, in Dallas, Texas, to Donald and Cleo Clayton. Kim

graduated from Thomas Jefferson High School in 1984, then continued her education at

Brookhaven Community College. Kim graduated with a degree in Early Childhood Education

from Brookhaven, with an emphasis in childhood development.

Kim met the love of her life, Douglas Bohn in 2000 and married six months later on December

30, 2000. They shared twenty-four years of marriage, before Kim’s untimely death. Kim and

Doug shared a beautiful home together and an unconditional love that was rooted in God’s

word. Kim LOVED the Dallas Cowboys, so it was only fitting that Doug could only live with Kim if

he didn’t hang up any of his Green Bay Packers memorabilia.

Kim was an only child, but had an extended family through her mom, Cleo Clayton, and her

father, Don Clayton. Cleo, Don, and Kim would travel to Hawaii for their yearly vacation, as her

father, Don, worked for American Airlines. They also traveled to Europe numerous times, and

especially enjoyed the culture of Germany and England. The Clayton’s (Don, Cleo, and Kim), the

Compton’s (Roy and Ethilen), and the Kelley’s (Mike, Gwyn, Shawn, and Erika) also had a

working farm in East Texas, Indian Head Estates, at Lake Tawokoni, that brought friends and

families together. These memories of Tawokoni are what created a strong family bond, rooted in

God’s goodness. Fishing at the tank, riding motorcycles, vespas, mini-bikes, go-carts, swimming

in the lake, shooting off fireworks, and occasionally riding horses were some of the things Kim

enjoyed doing. However, spending time with her family is what she loved the most.

Kim was Cleo’s full time care taker and companion for two months before Cleo succumbed to

cancer in 1990. Due to Kim losing her mom, Cleo Clayton, at the young age of 24, she was an

example of what living by faith looks like. Following Cleo’s death, Kim had an incredible stepmom, Carolyn Clayton.

Carolyn loved Kim unconditionally and was so comforting during such a

time of sorrow. Carolyn was also Cleo’s former roommate, so they were able to share fond

memories of times they had together. Thank you, Carolyn, for being such a beautiful and

guiding light in Kim’s life.

Throughout Kim’s 58 years, she formed bonds and friendships with the families she served as a

Child Development Director and Personal Nanny. Kim then served for eighteen years as a bus

driver to those who had disabilities from early childhood through the 18 plus program in Keller

ISD. Kim was shy, but firm with her “kids”. Kim’s students received incredible support from her,

as she would create personalized birthday and Christmas gifts that catered to their abilities, not

their disabilities. Kim’s “kids” knew they were loved. Kim was an incredible cook, as she cooked

and shared family homemade recipes with her cousin, Erika. Kim’s specialty birthday cakes were

always a big hit with co-workers, families, and friends. Kim also was extremely creative, as she

could sew, make, and design nearly every single hat and costume for her cousin, Gwyn, as a

member of the Red Hat Society. Kim was a founding member of the Red Hat Society chapter:

W.O.M.B.A.T.s: Women Of Maturity, Breeding, And Taste, in 2003 as a “Pink Hatter”. Kim

attended Red Hat International Conventions with her first and second cousins, Gwyn Kelley and

Erika Warren, which always turned into an extended family vacation.

Kim was also instrumental in helping care for Cole Roy Warren, Erika’s special needs adult son.

Aunt “Kimmie” was only reserved for Cole, as she didn’t let anyone else call her by this name.

The bond Kim and Cole shared is unbreakable, as their pure, unconditional love is something

that you can only find in fairy tales. Aunt Kimmie was more than a wife, daughter, step daughter,

aunt, and cousin: she was the epitome of grace, unwavering strength, humility, and

unconditional love for everyone she met.

Doug and Kim built a beautiful home with their fur babies, Rosie, Lilly, and previous dogs Bridie,

Violet, Liesl, and Heidi. Kim and Doug were incredible parents to their current dogs, Rosie and

Lilly. Kim even created specialized dog beds during Christmas so Rosie and Lilly could see their

home that won first place in the house decorating contest!

Kim was preceded in death by her parents, Cleo and Donald Clayton, Father in law Carl Bohn,

mother in law Doris Bohn, Brother in law. Mike Schneider, first cousin, Darren Clayton, first

cousin Gwyn Compton Kelley, extended family Roy and Ethilen Compton, Edith Roark, as well as

her brother-in-law, Warren Birkrem. Kim is survived by her loving husband, Douglas Bohn, first

cousin David Clayton (Connie), second cousin Erika (Charles) Warren, nephew Cole, sister-in-law

Connie Birkrem, sister-in-law Chris Capista (Mike), and brother-in-law Tom Bohn (Debra). Kim is

also survived by seven nieces and nephews, as well as seven great nieces and nephews.

Visitation will be held on Monday, March 17, 2025, from 6 PM—8 PM at Keller’s Old Town

Funeral Home, 220 Keller Parkway Keller, TX 76248. Services will be held on Tuesday, March 18,

2025, at 10 AM, at Keller’s Old Town Funeral Home. Followed by burial at Restland Cemetery,

13005 Greenville Avenue Dallas, TX 75243. In lieu of flowers, please donate to the Diabetes Association.