Kimberly Rose Klimek (Smythe)

Our loving mother, grandmother, sister and aunt passed away peacefully on Monday, February 4, 2025, at the age of 67 years.

Kim was born on January 22, 1958, daughter of the late Kenneth and Bonnie (DeGuise) Smythe, in Saginaw. Kim loved U of M Football and Basketball, listening to music, politics, playing Euchre with family and watching Saturday Night Live. She was always up for adventure, whether it was heading to Alcona Park with family and friends, going to rummage sales, morel mushroom hunting or just being outside in the summer grilling. Growing up with two brothers and a father that were outdoorsman, Kim might help drag a deer on Saturday morning and tear up the town on Saturday night. She reveled in social gatherings. Her sharp wit, sweet charm, wry smile and the twinkle in her eye will be missed.

Kim is survived by her son and daughter, Damien (Jessica) Klimek and Mackenzie (Jacob) Davidson; grandchildren, Tatym, Kiptyn, Jason and Kaylee; brother, Ricky Smythe; nieces and nephews, Bonnie, Shaine, Erin, Jason, Patrick, Tony, Nicholas Smythe and Shannon (Chad) Plank; many great nieces and nephews, relatives and friends. Kim was predeceased by her sister, Luann Smythe, brother, Kenneth “Grubby” Smythe, niece, Shawn Smythe and sister-in-law, Sharon Smythe.

A memorial celebration of Kim’s life will take place at 1:00 p.m., on Saturday, April 19, 2025, at Lakefield Township Hall, 21050 Lakefield Road, Merrill, MI 48637.

“A friend is someone who reaches for your hand, but touches your heart.”