Don Hall Kimball's Obituary
Our beloved father, husband, grandfather and friend left this life on the evening of July 4, 2024 (age 79) after a brave battle with Alzheimer’s disease. Don was born in Salt Lake City, UT to Samuel Heber and Grace Rowena Hall Kimball.
He married his high school sweetheart, Sharon Gail Russell on August 17, 1971; solemnized 10 years later in the Salt Lake Temple. Don loved his family deeply and would do anything for them. One of his favorite pastimes was bragging about his three children. Don played the Cello, Piano and the Organ and had a deep love for classical music. He loved to be physically active and loved the outdoors. He completed several marathons and half marathons, went on many hiking adventures and even hiked across the Grand Canyon. Don served a mission for the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter Day Saints in the Mexico City, Mexico Mission.
He received his undergraduate degree from the University of Utah and his Doctor of Dental Surgery Degree from the University of the Pacific. He was a kind and compassionate dentist and practiced dentistry for 39 years. After becoming widowed, Don married Mary Frances Attaya on June 15, 2019.
Survived by his wife Mary; children, Matthew R. Kimball, Lara (Mark) Stone, April (Tanner) Thomas; siblings, Rosemary Gadd, Maysie (Doug) Swenson; grandchildren, Ariana Stone, Ava Stone, Liberty Stone, Drake Thomas; 4 stepchildren and 16 step grandchildren.
Funeral services will be held Monday, July 15, 11:00 am at the Salt Lake Wilford Stake, 3080 S. Kenwood St. Millcreek UT, with a gathering prior to the service from 9:30 - 10:45 am. For online condolences visit www.premierfuneral.com.
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