AUSTIN, Kimberly

The White Mountain Independent, Show Low, Arizona ~ 10/13/2006 Kimberly Austin, 42, of Eagar, died Oct. 6, 2006 in Phoenix from complications after surgery. All who knew and loved her will miss her tremendously. She was born May 2, 1964 in Springerville. Kim enjoyed life and loved her family and friends with all her heart. She lived in Eagar most all her life, sharing her sweet spirit and love with family and friends. Kim was a life long member of the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints. She graduated from Round Valley High School in 1982 where she was active and involved in all school activities and starred in basketball and volleyball. Her survivors include her crowning glory and loves of her life, her two children; son, Cory J Austin and daughter, Sydnee Ryan Austin. Other survivors are her father, LD Austin, Eagar; brothers Boyd (Joy) Austin, Snowflake; Gary (Edith) Austin, Thatcher; and Dan (Judy) Austin, Eagar; sister, Nona (LaVerl) Ashcroft, Eagar; and Glenna (Bob) Bigelow, Eagar; sisters-in-law, Francie Austin, Glendale; and Karen Austin, Snowflake; 19 nieces and 17 nephews as well as many dear friends. Preceding her in death were her mother, Georgia Austin and two brothers, Gene and Terry Austin. Services were held to honor her life Thursday, Oct. 12 at the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints, Eagar Stake Center, Eagar at 11a.m. Visitation will be one hour prior to the service. Burnham Mortuary is in charge of the arrangements.