Kymberlee Little

Kimberly Little, of Gresham, Oregon, passed away Saturday May 12, 2012 in Portland, Oregon. She was born September 23, 1979 in Portland to Diane Martin. Kim was raised in Oregon, graduating from Centennial High School in 1998. She also attended college at Butler Community College in Kansas.

Kim married Albert Little on July 17, 2007 in Portland, and together they had 2 sons. Kim enjoyed being a stay at home mother, giving all of her energy to her kids and home. She also volunteered as the secretary of the PTO for her children’s school. She was creative, and enjoyed gardening, building things, and making crafts. She was an extremely loving and sensitive person, who was always willing to completely forgive those around her for anything. Kim had a special love for animals and a great sense of humor.

Kimberly was preceded in death by her mother, Diane Hollenback, brother, Donny Martin; grandparents Bonnie and Dick Fisher; Grandpa Donald Martin and nephew Tyler Nichols. She is survived by her husband, Albert Little; sons, Jonathan and Liam Little; sisters Patty (Jim)Knight, Shannon Matchey, Tonya (Phil) Nichols, Jackee Simmons, Valishia Hollenbeck, Dallas (Brandon) Freer, Stephanie Gaunce; mother in law, Maureen "Nana" Little (Dan); Sister in law, Angelique Little (Jacob Accurso); father in law, William Little uncle, Jimmy Martin; aunt, Jacque Beebe; nephews and nieces Arlan Matchey, Alina Iddings, Jake Nicholas, Sage Simmons, Zachary Simmons, Hannah Doner, Emma Jewett, Logan Knight, Brandy Knight, Beau Knight, Bethany Jewett, Jacob Jewett, Trey Knight, Carson Knight; dear friends, Angela and Vince Davis, the Davis Family of Six, Jessica and Family, Jeneane and Family; and her much loved pets: Rosie the Dog, Mr. Fuzzy Pants, K.C, Bob the Jackass, Baby Jake the Jackass, Clover, Buttercup, Baa-Baa and Josie.

A celebration of life will be held for Kimberly on Sunday May 20, 2012 at 3:00pm at Columbia View Wesleyan Church in Portland, OR. In memory of Kim, please wear bright colors to help us celebrate her life. Arrangements under the care of Bateman Carroll Funeral Home.