Kim Leanne Veenema, age 61, of Grand Rapids, MI, passed away peacefully on May 18, 2018. She was born April 3, 1957 in Grand Rapids to the late Richard and Ruth (Grooters) Burkle. In addition to her parents, Kim is preceded in death by her brother, Bruce Burkle, and mother-in-law, Patricia Veenema. She is survived by her loving husband of 17 years, Gary; two children, Christina (Anthony) Christian and David (Tonya) Christian; 4 grandchildren, Tyler, Ashley, Dylan, and Raelyn; and numerous other friends and family who will miss her dearly. Kim was a loving wife, mother, and grandmother; loved Tigers baseball; and will be especially missed during family camping trips to Hardy Dam. A private memorial service in her honor will take place at a later date.