Kimberly Elaine Uhls

October 19, 1964 – January 17, 2026

With her favorite fishing spot calling and the sun setting on a life filled with color, Kimberly Elaine Uhls departed this world on January 17, 2026, in La Mesa, California. Born on October 19, 1964, in Portsmouth, Virginia, Kim grew up beneath the palms of Saint Petersburg, Florida, where she developed a lifelong bond with the water and a spirit as bright as the Gulf Coast sun.

A Life of Simple Pleasures

Kim was at her happiest with a fishing pole in her hand or her toes in the sand. The beach was her sanctuary, and the rhythm of the waves matched her spirited soul. When she wasn't by the water, she found joy in the familiar drama of The Young and the Restless and kept up with the ever-changing world of reality TV—hobbies that reflected her vibrant interest in the stories of people’s lives.

Her "Soul Kitty"

Perhaps nothing captured Kim’s capacity for love more than her bond with her cats. She shared a legendary connection with her soul kitty, Eightball. Whether she was calling him Manny, Man cat, or simply Man, he was her constant companion and a source of immense comfort and joy.

Family and Legacy

Kim’s greatest legacy remains her three children, whom she loved dearly:

* Heather Miller (Bain)

* Brittany Paulsen (Uhls)

* Dalton Burchard

And one grandchild

* Briana Fernandez

She is survived by her siblings, who share in the family's history and memories:

* Bobbi Cullinan (Becker)

* Holly Roe (Becker)

* Scott Becker

Kim has gone home to be reunited with those who passed before her, including her beloved brother, Brad Becker, and her parents, James Becker and Ramona Becker (Goodwin). And long time partner Kevin Burchard.

Final Farewell

As the tide goes out, we find peace knowing that Kim is finally in calm waters, likely watching a classic soap opera with "Man" curled up in her lap and a perfect breeze at her back.