David Ashby Kimball MD's Obituary
David Ashby Kimball, 83, passed away suddenly November 30, 2018 at home with his wife by his side. He was born January 1, 1935 in Murray, Utah to Edwin Roberts and Althea Ashby Kimball.
He was raised in Provo, Utah except during WWII when he lived with his family on Coronado Island, California while his father served in the Navy. He spoke fondly and often about his childhood and had many wonderful stories to share.
After moving back to Utah, he finished grade school and then attended and graduated from BY High School where he excelled in athletics. He completed a mission in Melbourne, Australia and was a member of the initial Mormon Yankees Basketball team that played and beat the teams from many countries preparing for the 1956 Olympics.
He attended BYU for 3 years and then was accepted to the University of Utah Medical School. He was a Flight Surgeon in the United States Air Force and was stationed at Hickam Air Force Base on Oahu. He completed his residency in Urology at the University of Oregon and then established his medical practice in Murray, Utah. He loved his work and his patients. He would often say he couldn’t believe they paid him to do something which he enjoyed so much. He spent his career at Cottonwood Hospital and was the Chief of Staff in 1980. He was also on staff at Alta View, LDS, Holy Cross, and St. Mark’s Hospitals. He retired after practicing medicine for 33 years. During and after his career, he volunteered for the 4th Street Clinic.
He married his high school sweetheart, Helen Bauer, on August 9, 1957. Helen passed away in 2003. In August, 2004, he married Rosalie Walker. He loved her dearly. Her devotion and meticulous care after his stroke enabled him to live life to the fullest. He enjoyed reading, music, the theater, the annual trip to the Shakespeare Festival with cherished friends, and travelling the world with his wife and family. He adored his children and grandchildren. He delighted in all of their activities and accomplishments.
David was a member of The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-Day Saints, living in the Mount Olympus 1st ward for 48 years among treasured friends and neighbors. His favorite calling was teaching the Gospel Doctrine class.
He is preceded in death by his parents, his first wife, Helen and daughter, Joyce.
He is survived by his wife, Rosalie and children, Kaye (Kim) Kindlespire, Doug (Megan) Kimball, Jeff (Shanna) Kimball, Craig Kimball, Nessi (Jeff) Hicks, David (Diane) Walker, Norri (Gordon) Gunter, Darren (Heather) Walker; 22 grandchildren and 15 great grandchildren. He is also survived by dear siblings, Edwin N. (Christa) Kimball, Elaine (Tom) Carlile, Linda (Don) Runyan, and Colleen (Gary) Worthington; and brother-in-law, Boyd (Alice) Bauer.
We will always remember how much he loved BYU football and basketball, golf, poetry, boating, Lake Powell, and being with his family. He taught us determination, initiative, optimism, and good work ethics. We will miss his quick wit, his quiet strength, and wisdom. We are heartbroken but grateful for his life, his love for us, and his legacy.
Services will be held on Friday, December 14, 2018 at 12 p.m. in the Mount Olympus 1st ward, located at 4635 South Lanark Road, Salt Lake City, UT with a visitation for family and friends from 11 a.m. to 12 p.m.
The family would like to thank the therapists at L.S. Skaggs and the Balance and Mobility Clinic at the University of Utah for their excellent care and for helping David stay active for years after his stroke.
“A piece of me goes with him, a piece of him remains.
No ending is forever, good memories heal the pain.” - Kristi Davis, granddaughter
In lieu of flowers, the family suggests contributions to the 4th Street Clinic or the Utah Food Bank.
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