He was born in Duncan, Okla., on Dec. 29, 1933, and was a resident of Pagosa Springs for 25 years.
Those left on the trail to meet up with him later are: Carol, his wife of 57 years; his son, Karl Kimsey, wife Tracey and grandson Braden Kimsey; his daughter Karen Hise, husband Glenn, granddaughter Karrie Smith, husband Micah, great-grandchildren Damien, Simeon and Teague Smith, and grandson Nathan Hise; daughter Donnell Boiseart, husband Tom and grandchildren Brooke, Braden and Brody Boiseart; daughter-in-law Denise Kimsey and grandsons Cody and Ty Kimsey; sister June Shepherd; brother Ray and Delores Kimsey; sister Sue Hegeman; brother Terry and Sally Kimsey; brother-in-law Eddie and Patty Baker; along with many nephews and nieces, relatives and friends.
Family can be reached through Cope Memorial Chapel in Farmington, N.M., at www.serenityandcompany.com.