Jerry W. Kimball

Jerry W. Kimball, 87, of Anderson, IN, passed away on June 28, 2024. He was born on June 1, 1937, in Anderson, the son of Walter and Vivian (Thurman) Kimball. Jerry graduated from Anderson High School in 1955 and Purdue University in 1959, where he received a Bachelor of Science in Electrical Engineering. While at Purdue, Jerry was a member of Phi Gamma Delta Fraternity, active in NROTC, a member of the Iron Key Honor Society, and the business manager for the university yearbook Debris. Following graduation, Jerry entered the United States Navy. After serving two years of active duty with the Navy in Long Beach, CA, and Yokosuka, Japan, Jerry embarked on a successful civilian career. He started as a computer programmer and quality control supervisor at Delco-Remy General Motors in Anderson. He later transitioned into purchasing as a commodity manager. His career continued as a senior buyer and commodity manager for Delco-Remy America. He was later employed as the purchasing manager at iPower Technologies and as logistics/finance manager at iPower Energy Systems until 2010. Jerry's life was a testament to his dedication to his family and community. He was an active member of Central Christian Church and, most recently, Madison Park Church. His support for the American Lung Association, the United Way, and Boy Scouts of America, as well as his volunteer work with the Indianapolis Children's Museum and Ascension St. Vincent Hospital Anderson, demonstrated his deep-rooted sense of community. Additionally, he loved volunteering with USA/USS Swimming at both the local and national levels, including the Olympic trials in 1992. Most importantly, Jerry loved being involved in the activities and pursuits of his children and grandchildren. He was preceded in death by his parents and his sister-in-law, Kay Ann Kimball. Jerry is survived by his loving wife of 64 years, Sarah L. Kimball; his children, Catherine L. Conrad (Brent), LaGrange, GA, Cynthia B. Shamblen (Ken), Winona Lake, IN, and Julie E. Toburen (Will), Advance, NC; his grandchildren, Lia Vaughn (Blake), Kara Riba (Garrett), Emily Brosius, Kevin Shamblen (Mykala), Cate Shamblen (Jake Smith), Graham Brosius, Natalie Brosius, Jenna Williams (Kyle), Abby Toburen, Jackson Toburen, Blake Toburen, and Alex Toburen; his great-grandchildren, Jack and Laurel Vaughn, Hudson Riba (and twin brothers on the way), Sophie and Kaycee Shamblen; his brother, Douglas T. Kimball and family; and many close friends who are like family. Visitation will be on Tuesday, July 2, 2024, from 1:00-3:00 P.M. at Loose Funeral Homes & Crematory, 200 W. 53rd Street, Anderson, with funeral services at 3:00 P.M. Memorial gifts may be made to Madison Park Church, 6607 Providence Drive, Anderson, IN 46013, or the Anderson Symphony Orchestra, 1124 Meridian Street, Anderson, IN 46016. Condolences may be shared with the Kimball Family at www.LooseCares.com.

Jerry W. Kimball

June 1, 1937 - June 28, 2024