Edward Carroll Kimball, 92, of Miles City died Oct 16 in Miles City. Ed was born in Hysham to Carroll and Frances Isaac-Kimball and raised in Myers, MT. He was earning his bachelor’s degree in agronomy at Montana State University in Bozeman when WWII started. He left MSU after qualifying for an ROTC scholarship at Harvard where he earned his MBA. After leaving Harvard he attended officer training school and entered the Army as an officer. As part of his service he participated in the amphibious landing that liberated the Philippines in 1944. During the war he also managed the Miyako Hotel in Okinawa. As a result of his college thesis on hydroponic farming, he built a self-sustaining garden at the hotel that fed the generals who were stationed there (including General Eisenhower before he was president).
After the war he moved back to Hysham where he “met the love of his life”. In 1947 he married Mary Louise VanHemelryck and this year they celebrated their 66th wedding anniversary. Ed and Mary Lou started their family in Hysham where he farmed sugar beets. In 1963 they moved to Miles City where Eddie worked at the FHA, 1st Security Bank and Eastern Brokerage Service. Eventually, Ed & Mary Lou purchased the Town Market in Hysham and commuted between the two towns. He started Kimball Realty as a family business and he was an integral part of the commercial development of Miles City along Haynes Avenue.
Ed spent most of his life in banking and real estate, but his true love was farming. He loved to be out on the tractor or walking around the fields. Music also played a big part of his life and he played the saxophone in his Army Band.
Ed was preceded in death by his wife, Mary Lou who died four weeks earlier. His survivors include his seven children, John (Bobbin) of Stevensville; Rich of Anchorage, AK; Jerry (Carolyn) of Miles City; Jim (Kristy) of Miles City; Colette (David) Harris of Miles City; Dale of Miles City; Scott (Angeline) of Highlands Ranch, CO. Ed had 19 grandchildren and 23 great grandchildren.
Visitation will be held on Friday, October 25, 2013 with the family receiving friends from 4:00 p.m. to 6:00 p.m. at Stevenson & Sons Funeral Home in Miles City. A vigil service will follow at 6:00 p.m. Funeral services will be held on Saturday, October 26, 2013 at 11:00 a.m. at the Sacred Heart Catholic Church in Miles City. Interment will follow in the Calvary Cemetery with full military honors. A reception will follow at the Town & Country Club. Condolences may be made to the family by visiting: www.stevensonandsons.com.
In lieu of flowers, memorials may be made to the American Legion, PO Box 56, Hysham, MT 59038.
Service Schedule
Family to Receive Friends
4:00 p.m. to 6:00 p.m.
Friday October 25, 2013
1717 Main Street
1717 Main Street
Miles City, MT 59301
Vigil Service
6:00 p.m.
Friday October 25, 2013
Stevenson & Sons Funeral Home
1717 Main Street
Miles City, MT 59301
Funeral Mass
11:00 a.m.
Saturday October 26, 2013
Sacred Heart Catholic Church
Miles City, MT 59301
Interment with Full Military Honors
Saturday October 26, 2013
Calvary Cemetery
Miles City, MT 59301
Service Schedule
Family to Receive Friends
4:00 p.m. to 6:00 p.m.
Friday October 25, 2013
1717 Main Street
1717 Main Street
Miles City, MT 59301
Vigil Service
6:00 p.m.
Friday October 25, 2013
Stevenson & Sons Funeral Home
1717 Main Street
Miles City, MT 59301
Funeral Mass
11:00 a.m.
Saturday October 26, 2013
Sacred Heart Catholic Church
Miles City, MT 59301
Interment with Full Military Honors
Saturday October 26, 2013
Calvary Cemetery
Miles City, MT 59301
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jamie hess says
My thoughts go out to your family as you are going through the process of losing another family member. However, the spirit of one needs to be with the spirit of the other in a situation like this. They were 2 halves that made a whole. We are thinking of you at this time!
Roxanna Brush says
Sorry for your loss and thinking of you all. I’m glad they are back together!
Cindy and Dale Berg says
Kimball Family,
We are thinking of you all at this difficult time. God bless your family.
Diane Welbes says
Kimball family–My thoughts and prayers are with you all as you go through another loss–So sorry you have to go through this again so soon.
Pam ( Moths) Nisley & Dave Nisley says
Hugs to all of you. Know that we care and you are in our prayers. I agree with earlier posts – your parents longed to be together again. What a testament of their relationship!!
Carola Moline says
Jerry and all of Eddy’s family.
please know our thoughts and prayers are with you and we hope many good memories will always be close at hand as you have to say good by to your dear parents, it’s hard enuf to lose one let alone two so close, but also it can be a relief knowing that your Dad is no longer hurting missing your Mamma. just know we are thinking of all of you. your parents were very good people, always friendly and easy to visit with and talk to. it’s hard to find good people anymore, follow their footsteps and you too will always be good people too.
the molines.
Shumon Pius says
Greetings Kimball family,
First of all, to Scott, thank you for communicating with me as well as you have.
Secondly, God bless you all during this time. It seems that this is an occasion that is more happy than sad as Ed and Mary Lou are together again and did not have to be apart for very long. They both had a wonderful life together and with all of you and your kids. When it’s all said and done, that’s as much as we can ask.
Still, I am sorry for your losses. May they rest in peace together forever.
God’s blessings to you all, Shumon Pius and family.
Leona and Larry Dann says
Kimball Family
Our thoughts and prayers are with all of you at this difficult time.
Lori Melotz says
Jerry, So sorry to hear of your dad’s passing. My thoughts and prayers are with you during this time. Take Care!
Lori
Sharon Wilcox says
Ed and Marylou were great people who shared a wonderful life. They were not apart for long and will spend eternity with friends and family in heaven.
my love and sympathy go out to all of the family and friends. God bless you all.
Nice to see you at Church this morning Jerry!
wanda bixby says
jerry I am so sorry for this passing of your Dad he is with your Mom again may they rest in peace Blessings
to you and your family
J Johnson says
Dear family and friends of Edward Carroll Kimball – I’m so sorry to hear of your loss. May God give you peace and comfort through his sure promises to end pain, mourning and death (Revelation 21:4). At that time no one will say “I am sick” (Isaiah 33:24). Almighty God also promises to fulfill our desires, not just our needs (Psalms 145:16). Cherish all the happy memories of Mr. Kimball and be further comforted by the Bible (John 17:3).
Betty Super says
May you all have a wonderful celebration of your parent’s lives. Be happy for them because they are no longer suffering and are together . They were beautiful examples of married life and family life. May all your happy memories be of great comfort.
I, too want to thank Scott for the passing along information and especially for sending the videos.
With sympathy,
Betty Super
Jackie O'Reilly says
My heart breaks for the entire Kimball family. I can’t imagine going through the loss of both parents/grandarents so close together but I hope it helps to know how happy & carefree they are together now! They are true examples of a life well lived and what a legacy they passed on! You are all in my thoughts & prayers….
Jackie
Jim Brady says
John:
Sorry to hear about the loss of your parents. May they Rest in Peace and our condolences to you, Jerry and the rest of the family.
Jim Brady
Maureen Larson says
Dear Kimball Family,
So sorry to hear of the loss of your father and so soon after you lost your mother. My thoughts and prayers are with all of you and may your many memories of lives well lived comfort you during this sad time. God’s blessings to you all!
Faye Ellen Hanson says
Your father interviewed me for my first job out of college @ what was then Miles City Bank. I was not aware of his military and education history! Truly an honorable man. My sincere condolences to all of you…his dear family,
Faye Ellen Hanson says
Your father interviewed me for my first job out of college @ what was at that time Miles City Bank. I was not aware of his military and educational background! A truly honorable man. My sincere condolences and Blessings be with you all…his dear family,
Barbara Bauer Kiernan says
You’re all in my thoughts and prayers.
Kim Stanton says
Dear Family,
I was so saddened to read of the passing of your beloved dad and grandpa. He was such a sweet guy! I know you are all taking comfort in the fact that he and your mom are united together again in their eternal reward in Heaven. May the strength and grace of our Lord be with you all during this time. With prayers of condolences and love, Kim Stanton and family
Dean and Robyn VanHemelryck says
We are so sorry for your loss and our thoughts and prayers are with you all during this difficult time. May it give you some peace that your parents are together again. We are keeping you all in our prayers!
Love, Dean, Robyn, Kylee, Shelby and Carson VanHemelryck
Teal Dobie says
I can only smile because all I can picture is Eddie and Mary Lou up there reunited and dancing the night away! I miss them both so very much. Kimball family you know my thoughts and prayers are with you all <3
Eileen & Vern Entzel says
You are in our thoughts and prayers. Ed always had a smile and made people feel comfortable. Eileen and Vern
Ellen Bauer Miller says
The Frank and Genevieve Bauer Family sends our prayers and thoughts at this sad time, losing Eddy and Marylou so close to each other, but how wonderful that they are together again. They were both wonderful friends to our family and we will never forget the memories. Love to all of you, Genevieve, Theresa Bauer, Kevin Bauer, Ellen Bauer Miller, Barbara Bauer Kiernan (they were both Barbara’s Godparents), Marilyn Caldwell and Keith Bauer. and all of our families. God Bless you all.
Louise Fenner says
David and I are so happy that we were able to talk with Eddie when we were in Miles City in early September. He was warm and funny and lovable. I remember him dancing with Mary Lou at the Red Rock Village, and when she got tired he danced with Leona, Katie, and other lucky ladies. He had such a great spirit. We’re glad he and Mary Lou are together again and happy. You all took wonderful care of them, you can be proud.
Patti Terhaar Jesso says
Colette and family, I am so sorry for your loss. How devastating to lose both parents in such a short time. May you find comfort knowing they are now together again praising God. My best to you and your entire family.
Peggy West says
Wish I could have been there to say my goodbyes. Ed and MaryLou have always had a special place in my heart. I am happy for them that they are back together again. My thoughts and prayers are with all of you
Cheryl Tonn says
Kimball family…it was such an honor to have had a part in the last few years of your parent’s lives. They were such classy people … Very polite, appreciative, uncomplaining, intelligent, . and just plain classy — so gracefully accepting what was happening to them in the aging process. I sorely miss seeing them but it made my heart ache seeing them fail…it surely wasn’t fair what happened with Your dad. He reminded me so much of Uncle Marc. They both had such wonderful senses of humor, too !!! You must have had a lot of laughing these past days and weeks recounting all of your escapades as children and teenagers and your parent’s handling of them. They must have prematurely grayed . I pray for peace in your hearts and smiles to soon replace the tears when you think of them.
Sally Rehbein says
John and family,
I was saddened to learn of your father’s passing. It’s so very hard to lose just one parent but to lose both so close together must be even more difficult. I am so sorry for your loss and hope that you will find peace and comfort in the many wonderful memories you have of your parents and the times you shared with them. God bless and keep you always!
Jo Ann (Buck) Kemmis says
Dear Kimball family,
Ed and Mary Lou! What a great couple! So many memories of the Kimball family! We are very sorry for your loss. It’s difficult to have both parents gone. They will live on in your hearts and memories.
With our deepest condolences.
Please take care.
Frank J. Tooke says
Kimball Family
I am very sorry for your loss. Ed was a stellar member of the community and certainly of our Greatest Generation. Please accept my deepest sympathy.
J. Michael Dorris says
We are so very sorry for your loss. He was a big part of the Miles City community, and will be missed greatly. We extent our condolences….The J. Michael Dorris Family and the Don Sterling family.