Obituary: Mary Kimpton
Author: Mary Kimpton Family
Mary Katherine C. Kimpton
Feb. 16, 1959 - Aug. 18, 2023
Mary Kimpton Family
TOSTON - Mary "Kathy" C. Kimpton' Katherine Cross Kimpton 64, of Toston, died peacefully Friday, August 18, 2023, at her home from natural causes.
Kathy was born February 16, 1959, to Oscar "Arky" Cross and Pauline "Polly" Cross (McQueen) in Santa Anna, TX. She worked in the Broadwater County rest home as a nurse's aide for several years. Later she followed her passion as a plantsman and worked in several plant nurseries eventually leading her in a career in working for several of the local potato farmers. Without doubt, when it was time to harvest, she was on the line until the job was done.
In the mid-1970s Kathy met the love of her life, Steve Kimpton. They were married and together they built and cultivated a beautiful home in the Crow Creek Valley where they raised their three children.
If you knew Kathy you knew she loved to enjoy life. Some of her favorite times of the year were summertime, the fourth of July, Thanksgiving, and rodeo season. Kathy enjoyed camping and traveling. Her spirit was full of adventure, wild and free. If you didn't know how to let go and enjoy life, spend a day with Kathy and she'd gladly show you the way. Her encouraging words and stand-your-ground personality led the way for many to follow. We will miss her tremendously, remember her daily, and love her eternally.
Kathy is survived by her husband, Steve Kimpton of Toston; her children: Jennifer Bryant of Townsend, Travis Kimpton of Helena, and Rachel Ott of Alaska. Her nephew, Jeremy Cross of Townsend; and her niece Daphne Boston of Oregon; and several grandchildren and great-grandchildren. She was preceded in death by her father, Oscar (Arky) Cross; mother, Pauline (Polly) Cross; and brother, Johnny (Buckshot) Cross.
Celebration of Life Memorial Services will be held Saturday, September 9, 2023, at 2:00 p.m. at the Radersburg Baptist Church officiated by LeRoy Collins. Located at 7 Main Street in Radersburg, MT.
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