Warren Gates Kimber, 96, passed away peacefully at his home in West Jordan, UT. He was born Nov. 22, 1920, in Salina, Utah to Mary Gates and James Evan Kimber. He married Bernice Maxine Carpenter on Nov. 21, 1943.
He attended BYU before he headed to California to work at Lockheed during WWII. He owned and operated several Coffee Shops in both California and Utah. After retiring he developed a love for gardening. He and weeds did not get along. His greatest accomplishments were his 23 grandchildren, 66 great grandchildren and of course the 25 great-great grandchildren. He was proud of his posterity.
He is survived by his wife of 73 years, Maxine, his children Karen (Mac, deceased) Cox, LeAna (Bill) Prigmore, Roger (Terry) Kimber, Janet (Ron) Muncey. He is preceded in death by his parents, sister, Afton Frandsen, son-in-law, Mac Cox and grandson, Troy Hedenstrom.
Funeral services will be held on Thurs, Sept. 21, 2017 at 11 a.m. at the Westland 3rd Ward, 7265 South 2700 West, West Jordan. A viewing will be held on Wed, Sept. 20, 2017 from 6-8 p.m. and again on Thurs, Sept. 21, 2017 from 10 to 10:45 a.m. at the same location.
Interment will be at Memorial Estates Redwood.Service Information
Viewing September 20, 2017 at 6:00 - 8:00 PM
7265 South 2700 West, West Jordan, UT 84084
Viewing September 21, 2017 at 10:00 - 10:45 AM
7265 South 2700 West, West Jordan, UT 84084
Funeral Service
September 21, 2017 at 11:00 AM
7265 South 2700 West, West Jordan, UT 84084