I knew Todd through the Humanists of Greater Portland. I enjoyed his sense of humor and the joy he brought to emceeing our weekly meetings. He was a remarkable man and he led a remarkable life. I am sad about his passing and wishing all peaceful memories of him. He will be missed.

Todd was a vital member of the MAC Toastmasters in Portland.
The week before he passed he won a speaking competition in Portland, but he was always there and always leading meetings and discussions.
Losing him has left a big while in our group.
We miss him!

I remember, new in Portland, Todd was my neighbor. I am learning disabilities. I had no friends at the time. Todd made me feel welcomed. He even made sure I had a great Thanksgiving dinner. Then one day, he introduced me to his United by Media. I was his 1st reporter, and I loved it so much. That my anxiety was halfway gone. He made me feel so special. And included me in some of his important meetings. I will always treasure him. 

We were so close to becoming great friends. So was at the party sending him off on the aborted 50 state "tour."

Todd was a valued member of the Humanists of Greater Portland and a dear friend to many of the group.  His leadership & voice will be remembered by all of us.   Now missing but fondly remembered!    

"I love you and care about you, and I want to help your life go well" - Todd said this to me many times; and he lived by that mantra. Todd and I had known each other for years through the Humanists of Greater Portland (HGP, portlandhumanists.org) However, I had just moved to WA when he moved to Portland. I still occasionally attended HGP on Sundays with my parents, members since the 1970s, and I gave talks at the HGP Sunday programs. In the years 2020-2024, I was transitioning back to Portland and attending HGP more regularly as a member. Todd knew I was struggling to sell my WA home and he offered to help. He researched and interviewed agents in WA after that my house sold in just one month. From mid-July 2024 to the evening of February 18, 2025 (just hours before his passing) we were close. We would talk several times a week, for 15 minutes to as long as two hours. We would share stories, brainstorm ideas, make plans for collaborative projects, and support one another. I respected his many ideas and collaborated with him to temper or adjust them. Through all this, we learned a lot about each other in a short time.  From his story of the "World's Biggest Pig" from his childhood to his escapades around Portland, he made me laugh loud and long at least once every phone call. He was immeasurably helpful: finding agents to selling my WA home, finding someone to help my parents as they "age in place", to helping my longest known friends sell their home in Oregon, offering up organizations that could help a young artist I know who has disability challenges, and on the list goes. He could make good on helping "life go well" for me and countless others as he was a masterful networker. These were his aptitudes and attitudes. For sure, he had flaws and limitations as we all do. But what has come through clearly in shared stories and memories is his love for people and wanting their lives to go well.  It was a wonderful seven months and his mantra will be a voice in my head, always. 

Good evening. Still sending my loving energy to you. This is what I wrote about TK. Todd Kimball, you were a man true to your word. You did not just speak what you believed in, but you lived it everyday. You always taught about rights for folks with disabilities. You educated others about disability rights with your well spoken articulate words. You worked with and hired people of all abilities. You lunched my career helped me achieve one of my life long goals of becoming more independent and self-sufficient as a person with disabilities. You believed in me and helped to give me the tools I needed for a career I love. When I thought it may be hard for me to begin my job, you taught me differently. You told me that I can do it. I can achieve my goal and thanks in part to you I did it. You are man true to his word. Not only did you help me, but you also assisted with disabiabuty law, social programs and so much more. But your kind big heart sweet soul and strong perseverance extended way beyond that. You were an activist till the end. Helping people of all incomes get new homes through real estate. Your vast knowledge of real estate made it possible for all walks of live to own a home. Not only did your career, change lives for the better, but also your hobbies and extracurricular activities had a vast, and important impact on the world. From supporting the arts via the Portland Film Festival, to being one of the best MCs at the Humanities, you did it all. Your desire to explore and learn along with your drive to connect with all people was remarkable. In just a short period of time you became a well respected intellectual part of the Counter Cultural Church. You explored all aspect of yourself and the world and its meaning around you. And, for this I will respect you. I will never forget the lessons you taught me about sports. You rekindled my love of futbol/soccer. I loved watching Timbers and Thorns ganes with you. You had a passion for sports and your teams while still demonstrating great sportsmanship. Moreover, in addition to the fun of sports, you put a smile on everyone’s face and warned the hearts of all you met. For example, you were a man who was good with your words. Your comedy was so funny that it made your sides ache from laughing so hard. Your speeches at toastmasters were beyond belief wonderful. And you have trophies and rewards to prove it. From the moment I met you, to the moment, I learned of your passing, I called you a friend. You respected accomodated my needs as a person with a disability. You made sure that I would make it to Church on time, and you gave me sound advice about live and friendships. I will miss you. RIP, my dear friend and mentor.

An amazing storyteller with a quick mind and equally quick sense of humor. Todd excelled as a public speaker and member of Toastmasters, especially in our speech contests. He will be missed on the contest stage and in the Toastmasters organization.

I’m so sorry to hear about Todd passing. He was a very great friend to me and also an inspiration to me as well. My deepest condolences to his family and friends during this difficult time. This is never an easy thing for anyone to go through. I will love him and remember him always and treasure the wonderful times and memories that I had with him.

I'm so sad to hear of Todd's passing. I only had the chance to speak with him a few times, but he left a lasting imprint. Rest in peace, Todd.❤️

Rest in peace Todd I’m going to miss you so much. And  I will never forget your funny stories. You were such a good friend and mentor to me.

Rest in peace Todd. I remember you as a very funny person with a positive view of life. Thinking of you now, I admire how determined you were and I hope to be as adamant about a living a fulfilling life as you.

peace to all those who knew Todd

Hi my name is Sarah Heller I'm so sorry to hear about Todd

Dear Todd, I'm so grateful for the short amount of time that we had to reconnect again this year. I am also so sad we didn't have more, but we forged a deep friendship in these past eight months based on our 38 year foundation. We went to your senior prom together--was it at Top of the Mark in San Francisco? You would remember, but now I can't ask you. I can see our prom picture in my head, but wish I could put my hands on the physical copy. We corresponded through college (yes, actual letters through the mail, kids--google it), but then lost touch for, oh, 34 years maybe? Then in June 2024, a message popped up from you here on Facebook, even though you were quick to point out that you detested this platform--as do I, and yet, where else can we share these memories with so many who loved you? We quickly caught up via text, calls and zooms and it was just like old times. I was impressed (but not in the least surprised) by all that you accomplished in your various careers, projects, and interests. You had so many stories to tell, but you always wanted to spend more time hearing about my life and family, immediately offering your guidance and support for my two autistic adult children, based on all of your experience mentoring young people with disabilities. It turned out you had been living in Portland, Oregon, for the past two decades, which happens to be where my son 24 yo Gabe resides. You immediately offered to take him to lunch and help him with his post-college job search and I enjoyed seeing you two getting to know each other. When our family came to visit at the holidays and we finally got to meet in person after all this time, you immediately bonded with my 21 yo daughter Olivia, too. You took us to your favorite breakfast spot (Jam on Hawthorne) and we took you to our favorite pizza place (Apizza Scholls). We came back the next month and you came with us to see Gabe in a play. It's been such a gift to reconnect, Todd. Thank you so much for reaching out last June and prioritizing time for us to get to know each other again. You've made a big impact on my life and the lives of my kids--and so many others who are telling their stories of you on your page. I hope we can collect all of these stories and do something with them to remember you by, though we will never forget you. ❤️‍🩹 — with Olivia Reyes, Whitney Walker and Todd Kimball