David Carl Kimball

Dave was born November 21, 1933 in Ann Arbor, Michigan, the son of Lewis and Geraldine Kimball. He married Karen Gordon on January 2, 1981.

He is survived by his wife of thirty-four years; one daughter, Mary (Mark) Denham of Traverse, Michigan; one step-son, Todd Biddison of Peoria Heights; two grandchildren, Courtney and Zachary Kimball.

Dave was preceded in death by his parents; one brother, Lewis Kimball; and one son, Charles David Kimball; and one infant daughter, Kathy Sue.

Dave received his bachelor degree from Kalamazoo College, in Kalamazoo, Michigan in 1955. He attended graduate level courses in Astronomy and Literature at University of Illinois, Springfield.

He worked at Illinois Bell for thirty-eight years. Dave was a District Manager of Operator Services in the Chicago area and downstate Illinois. He was very successful leading the downstate area in customer service.

Dave was on the board of the Better Business Bureau for Peoria County. He served as President of the Board of Goodwill of Sangamon County for three years and remained on the board for twenty years.

He donated and demonstrated a telescope for the University of Illinois, Springfield Star Party.

As a hobby, he loved photography and took several journeys to shoot nature giving the glory to God.

Dave was active in the First United Methodist Church while living in the Springfield area. He served on finance committees, Pastor Parish committee. He taught youth groups for two years and led Bible Studies for the First United Methodist Church in Springfield for several years.

Funeral services will be 11:00 am, Tuesday, March 17, 2015 at Davison-Fulton Woolsey-Wilton Funeral Home. Visitation will be one hour prior to services. Pastor Bob Phillips will officiate.

In lieu of flowers, memorials may be made to First United Methodist Church, Loaves and Fish Program.

To visit Dave’s memorial page or leave an online condolence please go to www.woolsey-wilton.com.