Kimberly Jo Hanson, 62, of Grinnell died July 21, 2022, at her home of natural causes. A Celebration of Life was held Monday, July 25, at the Arbor Lake Shelter House in Grinnell.
Kim was born Dec. 27, 1959, in Newton, the daughter of Norman W. and Deloris F. (Banks) Vander Leest. She was raised on her parents’ farm near Sully and was a 1978 graduate of Lynnville-Sully High School. While in high school, she was active in the school newspaper.
She was married to Kevin Hanson, and they were together for 32 years. They made their home in Grinnell. Kim was employed as a screen printer at DeLong’s Sports-wear in Grinnell for many years.
Kim loved the outdoors, fishing, and camping. She loved animals! She enjoyed traveling, socializing with family and friends, and roller skating. She loved her family dearly and enjoyed her many friendships.
Kim is survived by her husband, Kevin of Grinnell; her daughter, Amber Lyn Vander Leest of Spencer; her parents; three grandchildren, Christopher, Marly, and Chaelynn Vander Leest; and one sister, Kelley Zuidema of Sully.
