Kimberly Kolean Egan

Kim was preceded in death by her parents Leon Kolean and Doreen Haiker, as well as her best friend, Estela Lane.

In addition to Jay, Kim will be remembered by her brother, Todd (Katie) Kolean; sister, Leeann Howe; son, Sean (Christy) Egan; grandchildren Hailey (Austin) Adams, Rylee Egan, and Aidan Egan; great-grandchildren James Egan and Denver Adams; special friend, Deb Knoohuisen; co-workers, and many other friends and family.

Kim was a lifelong Union activist for workers’ rights and participated in organizing, boycotting, or other pro-worker activity including serving as Executive Vice-President of the Communications Workers of America (CWA) Local 4034 for over 20 years. In this role, Kim was an expert benefits representative. Her dedication to workers’ rights never wavered and she ensured Union workers received all the benefits they were entitled to through the Union contract or law.

Also, she was a lifelong Democrat who gave her time and talents volunteering for phone banks, distributing candidates’ literature, knock dropping on voters' doors, and anything else candidates asked her to do to ensure that pro-worker and pro-Union candidates won their elections.

In addition, Kim led by example for women’s rights including the right to vote. Kim never missed an election in her lifetime, including local, state, or national elections. She would even drive in from vacations to ensure that she exercised this right, and was sure to educate all on the importance of participating in our democracy.

A great wife, mother, grandmother, great grandmother, chef, activity planner, event planner, gardener, and more, Kim was a friend to countless and a great teacher to more.

Visitation with friends and relatives will take place from 2-4 p.m. and 6-8 p.m. Tuesday, June 9, 2026 at Cook Memorial Chapel, 4235 Prairie St. SW, Grandville MI, 49418. Interment will take place in a private ceremony on Wednesday, June 10.

In honor of Kim and in lieu of flowers, contributions may be made to the Land Conservancy of West Michigan. The family welcomes memories and messages at www.cookcaresgrandville.com in their guestbook online.