Kimberly Jons
August 23, 1966 — December 20, 2017
Kimberly Jean Jons, 51, of Walker, Iowa, passed away on Wednesday, December 20, 2017, at the Dennis and Donna Oldorf Hospice House of Mercy in Hiawatha.
A memorial service will be held 1:00 p.m. Friday, December 29, 2017 at Murdoch Funeral Home and Cremation Service, 622 Main Street, Center Point, Iowa. Rev. David Renfro will officiate. Visitation will be held from 10:00 a.m. – 1:00 p.m. Friday, December 29, 2017 at the funeral home prior to the service. Inurnment in Troy Mills Cemetery, Troy Mills, Iowa.
Kim was born on August 23, 1966, in Vinton, Iowa, the daughter of Vernon & Joy (Bickford) Jons. She graduated from North Linn High School in 1984 then attended Capri Cosmetology School. Kim worked as a cosmetologist at the salon in JCPenney’s. Later, she worked for Discovery Living and more recently for REM of Iowa. During this time, Kim graduated from Kirkwood College with a degree in Occupational & Physical Therapy. She loved taking care of her patients. Kim was a leader in the Wapsi Valley Hustlers 4-H Club. Despite being diagnosed and in treatment, Kim was active in events to raise cancer awareness and participated in fundraising events such as the Polar Plunge and cancer walks.
Kim is survived by her daughter, Veronica Jons of Walker; her mother, Joy Jons of Walker; and siblings, Kenny (Christine) Jons; John Jons (Chasity Hearn), all of Walker; and Becky (Matt) Coppess of Center Point; as well as many nieces and nephews.
Kim was preceded in death by her father, Vernon Jons; and her grandparents, Evalyn and Bill Bickford, and Vernon and Marion Jons, Sr.
Memorials in Kim’s name may be directed to the family.
Special Thanks to Kim’s caregivers throughout her journey, including Mercy Hospital Staff, the loving staff and volunteers with hospice, and especially her nurse, Jamie Moses.
A memorial service will be held 1:00 p.m. Friday, December 29, 2017 at Murdoch Funeral Home and Cremation Service, 622 Main Street, Center Point, Iowa. Rev. David Renfro will officiate. Visitation will be held from 10:00 a.m. – 1:00 p.m. Friday, December 29, 2017 at the funeral home prior to the service. Inurnment in Troy Mills Cemetery, Troy Mills, Iowa.
Kim was born on August 23, 1966, in Vinton, Iowa, the daughter of Vernon & Joy (Bickford) Jons. She graduated from North Linn High School in 1984 then attended Capri Cosmetology School. Kim worked as a cosmetologist at the salon in JCPenney’s. Later, she worked for Discovery Living and more recently for REM of Iowa. During this time, Kim graduated from Kirkwood College with a degree in Occupational & Physical Therapy. She loved taking care of her patients. Kim was a leader in the Wapsi Valley Hustlers 4-H Club. Despite being diagnosed and in treatment, Kim was active in events to raise cancer awareness and participated in fundraising events such as the Polar Plunge and cancer walks.
Kim is survived by her daughter, Veronica Jons of Walker; her mother, Joy Jons of Walker; and siblings, Kenny (Christine) Jons; John Jons (Chasity Hearn), all of Walker; and Becky (Matt) Coppess of Center Point; as well as many nieces and nephews.
Kim was preceded in death by her father, Vernon Jons; and her grandparents, Evalyn and Bill Bickford, and Vernon and Marion Jons, Sr.
Memorials in Kim’s name may be directed to the family.
Special Thanks to Kim’s caregivers throughout her journey, including Mercy Hospital Staff, the loving staff and volunteers with hospice, and especially her nurse, Jamie Moses.
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