Anne Kimmerly
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Anne Kimmerly

  • January 19, 2012
  • Leawood, Kansas
  • In lieu of flowers, the family of Anne Kimmerly would suggest donations to the Pulmonay Hypertenstion Association. On-line donations can be made at www.phassociation.org.
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“Dear Michael and family, We are all shocked to hear of the sudden death of Anne and we would like to offer our deepest sympathy. Our thoughts are...Read More » ”
1 of 22 | Posted by: Elisabeth Gebert und Harry Gebert

“I had the pleasure of meeting Anne when I started working at Sears in 2009. She has been an inspiration to me, never complaining about her...Read More » ”
2 of 22 | Posted by: Mairead Neet - Praire Village, KS

“Anne you will always be in my heart my good friend ”
3 of 22 | Posted by: Hilda palafox - Kansas city, KS

“Anne was truly a great friend..At work we would always talk about everything..I will truly Miss Anne..She is ou angel watching over her love ones now...Read More » ”
4 of 22 | Posted by: Hilda palafox - Kansas city, KS

“Michael, David& Catherine and family, Josh and Ben...our thoughts and prayers are with you during this tragic time. Anne was an amazing person, who...Read More » ”
5 of 22 | Posted by: Erin, Payton and Greyson

“Dear Mike, David, Catherine, Ben, Josh and Family, Our sincerest sympathies to all of you at this difficult time. Ann bravely fought all disease...Read More » ”
6 of 22 | Posted by: Jerry Zrini - London, Ontario

“Our sincere sympathy to you Michael & your family. We are sorry to hear of your sad loss. Jim & Glenda Yule ”
7 of 22 | Posted by: Glenda Yule - Ridgetown, On

“Michael , David , Catherine , Josh , Ben & Family . Please accept our heartfelt sympathies and condolences . Anne was a wonderful Wife , Mother ,...Read More » ”
8 of 22 | Posted by: John Zrini - Cousin

“Dear Mike, David, Catherine, Ben and Josh; we are so sorry to hear about Anne's passing. She was a wonderful person and I know she will be greatly...Read More » ”
9 of 22 | Posted by: Kris, Larry, Jessi-Rae & Jordyn

“So sorry Mike to hear of your great loss. Please take comfort in knowing we are all thinking of you and your family. ”
10 of 22 | Posted by: Janice and Paul Kennedy - cousin

“We are so sorry to hear the sad news about Anne. Our thought and prayers are with you and your family. ”
11 of 22 | Posted by: Denise and Auntie Helen

“Mike: Our deepest sympathy to you and your family for your loss. May God be with you all at this time and forever. Pete & Deb Muller ”
12 of 22 | Posted by: Pete & Deb Muller - cousin

“Our thoughts and prayers are with you. ”
13 of 22 | Posted by: Lynda and Randy Ross - friend

“Our thoughts are with you all during this time. Anca was a wonderful woman with a beautiful warm soul and a smile that lit up her face. With love...Read More » ”
14 of 22 | Posted by: Deb, Nathan, Meg London, Ontario

“"Neither fire nor wind, birth nor death can erase our good deeds.". Buddha Anne has left a lasting impression which will forever remind us of just...Read More » ”
15 of 22 | Posted by: Sherri Kimmerly - Edmonton

“Mike and family,,,we are all sad to hear the tragic news . I don't know who wrote the story about Anne but you could feel the love and respect for...Read More » ”
16 of 22 | Posted by: Gene & Randy McDonald

“Words seem inadequate to express the sadness we feel about Anne’s passing. May your memories give you strength and your heart and soul find peace...Read More » ”
17 of 22 | Posted by: Joann

“Anne I still can't believe this is happening, my thought and prayers go out to your family. I'll love you forever RIP Your Friends from Milton,...Read More » ”
18 of 22 | Posted by: Heather - Milton. Ontario, Canada

“Mike, Our Deepest Sympathy to you and your Family for the loss of your wife Anne. Our prayers are with all of you. Gary and Linda Hamilton ”
19 of 22 | Posted by: Gary & Linda Hamilton - Corunna

“Thinking of you and your family. ”
20 of 22 | Posted by: Pat & Paul Kelly - Friends

“Mike: there are no words to express our feelings for you, David and family, Ben and Josh. Our thoughts are with you during this difficult time. We...Read More » ”
21 of 22 | Posted by: Marv & Sandy Eberle - Cousin

“Mike, David & Family, Josh & Ben, Our deepest, heartfelt condolences on the loss of Anne, your wife & friend, mother and grandmother. Please know...Read More » ”
22 of 22 | Posted by: Bill & Cindy Carnie - Cousin


Anne Elizabeth Kimmerly, age 54, of Leawood, Kansas, passed away on Thursday, January 19, 2012. She was born on September 11, 1957 in London, Ontario, Canada, the daughter of Anne (Spankovic) and Paul Petrak.

Anne grew up on a small farm north of London, Ontario, Canada. She attended Medway High School and participated in various sports and activities, including showing dairy cattle and sheep at the local fall fair. After high school Anne attended the Ridgetown College of Agricultural Technology where she graduated with an associates degree in laboratory technology. While at school she met her husband to be, Michael.

Anne and Michael were married on June 23, 1979 at Trinity Lutheran Church in London, Ontario. Their first home was an apartment on Springbank Drive in London, and 11 months after they were married their first son David was born. Michael worked for Agrico fertilizer company and they were soon transferred to the office in Orangeville, Ontario. While living near Orangeville, they adopted their second sons, twins Joshua and Benjamin. In 1985 their home was destroyed by the "Barrie" tornado. Anne literally laid on top of her 3 sons in order to protect them from being carried away by the winds.

After a series of moves around Ontario, Anne and her family moved to the USA, first to Chicago, then to Leawood, Kansas. Oldest son David was a nationally ranked swimmer and stayed in Chicago to attend UIC university on a full scholarship. Graduating with 2 major degrees. David chose to work in the security industry. After a series of quick promotions, he and his new family moved to Dubai UAE where he is now the head of security consulting for the middle east division of the WSP Group.

Concerned about the high schools that were available for Josh and Ben, Anne chose to home school both of the younger boys and they both graduated with their high school diplomas. Josh is an assistant manager at a Kansas City restaurant and Ben works in construction in Calgary, Alberta.

After her children were grown, Anne decided to return to work. The Sears department store in Overland Park was hiring sales staff for their jewelry department and Anne became a jewelry sales associate. She was a natural at helping people and she made many friends with her coworkers and the regular customers who she came to know. Anne continued to work at Sears until her passing.

David and his wife Catherine have given Anne two beautiful grandsons, Ethan and Elijah. Along with her 3 sons, her grandsons were the absolute joy of her life. After they moved to Dubai, Anne became a huge Facebook fan, checking for updates on the goings-on of her grandsons at least 4 or 5 times each day. Unless she was working, her iPhone was always close at hand, and she was always ready to make a comment or give someone a word of encouragement regardless how far away they were.

One of Anne's other passions was cooking. After the family was grown up, Anne started to watch all the Food Network cooking shows, and become a little more adventurous with the dishes she prepared. She never forgot to make family favorites like Shepherds Pie, Cabbage Rolls and Lasagna. However, dishes like Chicken Picatta were added to her repertoire and became instant favorites.

In 2009 Anne and Michael purchased a property in central Missouri near the town of Cole Camp. A small 2 bedroom house became a weekend retreat and Anne lived through the week for the chance to escape to the place she had named "Denfield" after the town where her parents farm had been located. Even though the little house was the definition of modest, Anne loved it more than if it was a palace. Not having any cable or even reliable antenna TV reception, Anne purchased DVD's of 60's and 79's TV shows to watch on these weekends away. Even after her illness got so bad that she could not walk in the woods like she had hoped for, Anne could sit on the back porch and hope for the brief glimpse of a deer or sometimes a doe with her fawn. Building a retirement home with Michael on the Denfield property is the one goal in life that Anne will not accomplish.

Anne was a wonderful person. Her joy for life touched many people and she will be missed by many. Her personality, humor and no-nonsense look on life will live on through her sons and grandchildren.

Anne is survived by her husband Michael; sons David (Catherine) of Dubai, UAE, Joshua of Overland Park, Kansas, Benjamin of Calgary, Canada; grandsons Ethan and Elijah; nephew Brandon. She is predeceased by her parents and her older brother Edward.

Services will be held at 11:00 am, Wednesday January 25th at D.W. Newcomer's Sons Johnson County Chapel, 11200 Metcalf Ave, Overland Park. Visitations will be Tuesday evening from 7 to 9pm, and Wednesday morning from 10 to 11am. Memorial contributions may be made to the Pulmonary Hypertension Association at www.phassociation.org.