Kimberly Jo Allen
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Kimberly's obituary
Kimberly Jo Allen passed away January 27, 2023 due to a tragic accident in Spokane Valley, WA.
Kimberly (Kim) was born March 20, 1965 to Vivian Evelyn Derks in Riverside CA. She was the youngest of 5 siblings. At the age of 8, Kim was adopted by Omar Douglas Braden (Doug) and had both a mom and dad. Shortly after, she moved from California to Clarkson, Wa where she lived out the rest of her childhood. She grew up on a car lot, where she found her love for anything on wheels. Kims childhood dream was to be a race car driver.
At the age of 15 she got pregnant with Terra Jo and at 18 gave birth to her second daughter Autumn Dawn. After relocating to Spokane she gave birth to her boys Randal Lee and Tyler Chase. When Tyler was a year old, Kim met her soulmate, and bestfriend Adam Swearingen.
Kim’s first job was at Garden Square nursery in lewiston Id and that's where she developed her green thumb and obsession for plants. After moving to Spokane her love for people landed her a job at Deaconess Hospital and other healthcare facilities throughout the city. Whatever she did she shined, she attracted attention from every direction and she LOVED being in the spotlight. Once she learned this, the stage is where she felt most comfortable and she finished her career as an entertainer.
To know her was to know love. Whatever she did, it was done with passion. Her joys came from loud music, white sand, sunny skies, plants, gardening but her greatest joy was her children, grandchildren, and great grandchildren. She was proud to be a mom and her unconditional love, open-mindedness and values made her the best mom ever.
She had a way with words and loved to write. Leaving you speechless with poetry, quotes or just a quick ILY note.
She chose the exciting road rather than the easy. If there was a line not to cross, she would dance all over it in red stilettos and a mini skirt. She was raised as a Christian and kept a spirituality and love for Jesus until he took her home. Her passing is tragic and unexpected which left her whole family hurting. She is proceeded into death by her souls mate (Adam), big brother (Timothy), her mother (Vivian), her dad (Doug) and nephew (Christopher). She is survived by her 4 kids Terra Jo, Autumn Dawn, Randal Lee, and Tyler Chase. Her 10 grandchildren Chandler, Andrew, Hayden, Arianna, Chris, Braden, Levi, Jayden, Saylor and Thalo. Her 2 great grandchildren Gracelynn "Bug" (Andrew, Brynn) and Haylie Mae (Chandler, Kelli). Her brothers Rick Derks, James Braden, and her sister Cynthia (Steve) Wade along with several nieces, nephews, aunts, and uncles.
Her memorial service will be held March 3, 2023 at the Sunset Chapel 5200 W Wellesley Ave, Spokane, WA 99205
In lieu of flowers the family is asking for house plants or small donations to help with travel cost for her kids and grandkids.
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