Wayne Evan Kimball

Wayne Evan Kimball, 84, of Salt Lake City, died August 5, 2009 from complications due to Parkinson's Disease. Wayne was born March 24, 1925 in Salt Lake City. He was the youngest of three children of Ira and Luella Kimball. He graduated from Granite High School in 1943. While a senior in high school, he signed up for the Army Air Corp. As an Air Force Lieutenant during World War II, he flew many missions over the Himalayas between China and India. Following the War, he married his high school sweetheart, Barbara Ann Beesley, April 24, 1946 in the Salt Lake City LDS Temple. Wayne graduated from the University of Utah. His post-graduate studies were at the Chicago College of Optometry. He practiced Optometry in the Sugar House area for over 40 years and received the Optometrist of the Year Award in 1982. Wayne was also active in civic affairs. As a member of the Sugar House Rotary Club, he served as president from 1963-64. Wayne was an active member of the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints. He enjoyed serving with the young single adults, as a teacher, two bishoprics, and on a High Council. In February 1986, his devoted wife, Barbara passed away from cancer. He later met and married Marilyn Pritchett in the Salt Lake LDS Temple on Sept. 12, 1986. Together they served an LDS mission in eastern Texas. Wayne had a great love for people and a quick sense of humor. Though he had many friends, his true devotions in life were to Barbara and Marilyn, his children and the Gospel of Jesus Christ. He will be remembered as a kind, wise and caring husband, father, grandfather and great grandfather. He is survived by his wife, Marilyn, sister Louise Clark, three children; Claudia Miles (Joe), Cynthia Call (Terry) and Todd Kimball (Robyn); 14 grandchildren and 24 great-grandchildren. Wayne was a wonderful stepfather and grandfather to Marilyn's five children; Chris Rawlins (John), David Pritchett (Becky), Scott Pritchett (Sheri), Craig Pritchett (Dyanne), and Mark Pritchett (Traci); 22 grandchildren and 4 great-grandchildren. Funeral services will be held on Tuesday, August 11, 2009 at 11:00 a.m. at the East Millcreek 2nd Ward, 3750 South Hillside Lane (2600 East). Friends and family may visit on Monday evening, August 10, 2009 from 6:00 p.m. to 8:00 p.m. at Holbrook Mortuary, 3251 South 2300 East and on Tuesday morning, August 11, 2009 from 9:30 a.m. to 10:30 a.m. at the church prior to services. Interment: Salt Lake City Cemetery. Online condolences may be sent to the family at www.holbrookmortuary.com.