Archive for December 5th, 2009
Ione Devick Kimzey
Ione Devick Kimzey, 86, formerly of Sioux Falls passed from this earth peacefully to be with the Lord on November 30th at the Evergreen Hospice Center in Kirkland, WA.
Her Christian beliefs followed her throughout her lifetime and her faith was an inspiration to everyone that knew her. A memorial service will be held Dec. 14 at 2:00 PM at Holy Spirit Lutheran Church in Kirkland, WA.
Born Aug. 21, 1923 in Colton, SD, Ione was the youngest of 8 children born to Sam Devick and Amanda Dybvig. After graduating from Colton High School she moved to Sioux Falls where she worked at Fantle’s Dept. store and delivered mail at John Morrell & Co.
She married Dwight “Dale” Kimzey Oct. 27, 1950. They were together 59 years until his passing last on October 20, 2009.
Ione taught Sunday School, was a Chapel Leader, and was involved with bible studies at Our Savior’s Lutheran Church in Sioux Falls for many years. They moved to Huron, SD in 1974 where they continued to be active members at Our Savior’s in Huron, then moved to Soquel, CA in 1991 where they 
enjoyed spending time with their grandchildren, living near the beach, gardening & playing tennis. In 2000 they moved to Redmond, WA (Seattle). She is survived by one sister Florence “Dot” Thomas of Sioux Falls, two sons, Douglas (Katie) Kimzey, Bellevue, WA, Craig Kimzey, Bellevue, WA; one daughter, Tana (Kimzey) May, Kirkland, WA; two grandchildren, Bryan May and Michelle May, Kirkland, WA.
Dwight Dale Kimzey
Dwight “Dale” Kimzey
Dwight “Dale” Kimzey, 85, formerly of Sioux Falls died peacefully Tuesday, October 20, 2009 at Evergreen Hospice with his family by his side. He was born in Brunswick, MO on Oct. 18, 1924 and shortly thereafter the family returned to Sioux Falls. His parents were Ollie Lee Kimzey and Eva Marie Clark. He had one brother, Donald “Skip” Kimzey (1929- 1985). 
A memorial service will be held at Tahoma National Cemetery in Kent, WA.
Dwight “Dale” Kimzey attended Washington High School & joined the Navy as a signalman. He was married to Ione “Sis” Devick
Oct. 27, 1950, and worked for Brown & Saenger as a pressman for 32 years. He was an avid bowler & wrote a bowling column
for the Argus Leader during the 1960’s and also was secretary of the Sioux Falls Bowling Association for many years.
In 1974 they moved to Huron and he worked in advertising sales for Monarch Sales Co. Retirement came in 1991 when he and Ione moved to Soquel, CA where they enjoyed living near their grandchildren, spending time at the beach, gardening & playing tennis.
In 2000 they moved to Redmond, WA. He is survived by his wife of 59 years, Ione; two sons, Douglas (Katie) Kimzey, Bellevue, WA, Craig Kimzey, Bellevue, WA; one daughter, Tana (Kimzey) May; two grandchildren, Bryan May and Michelle May, Kirkland, WA.
