Kimberly "Kim" Ann Andersen

Kimberly Ann Andersen, known to many as Kim, passed away peacefully on December 31, 2024, at the age of 64. She was born on December 19th, 1960, in Seattle Washington, to Dean Edward Andersen and Bobbette “Bobbe” Jane Watters. Kim’s life was one of resilience and love, touching the hearts of everyone she met. 

Kim graduated from Tumwater High Scholl and went on to attend Centralia community College before earning a liberal arts degree from Tacoma community college. In her professional life she spent nearly a decade working in the mailroom at Safeco Insurance, where she became known for her dedication and positive attitude. 

A long-standing member of the Lutheran Church of the Good Shepherd, LCGS, Kim was involved in many aspects of the church, including being an active member of the LCGS senior group, sages. She also dedicated time to volunteering at the Centennial train station until a tragic accident changed the course of her life. For the final nine months of her life, Kim was a quadriplegic, nevertheless her spirit still persevered, remaining strong and inspiring. 

Born with hydrocephalus and agenesis of the corpus callosum, medical professionals had told her parents that she wouldn’t live past the age of five, however Kim defied the odds that were set against her from the start, with determination and tenacity. Truly a resilient spirit.  As a founding member of the local chapter of the National Organization for Disorders of the Corpus Callosum (NODCC) Hydro Cephalus support group, she worked timelessly to raise awareness and offer support to others facing similar challenges. Kim also participated in the University of Washington’s Brain Awareness Day for 20, teaching others about neurological disorders. 

In Kim’s personal life, she was an avid sports fan, passionately supporting the Seattle seahawks and Seattle Mariners. Her love for the Mariners extended to a personal collection of bobblehead figurines and an autographed career highlight of Ichiro Suzuki. An addition to her sports memorabilia, she also collected spoons from around the world. She also loved hosting festive parties for Halloween, Christmas and easter, bringing joy to her family and friends. 

She is survived by her mother, Bobbette, as well as many cherished friends and extended family members. She proceeded in death by; her brother Courtland "Corky" Alber Andersen and father, Dean Andersen. 

A memorial service will be held graveside at the Masonic Cemetery on January 24th at 12:25pm with a reception to follow at the Lutheran Church of the Good Shepherd. 

The family requests donations be sent be sent to the NODCC, 18032-C Lemon Drive PMB 363 Yorba Linda CA 92886 or LCGS, 1601 North Street SE, Olympia, WA 98501.

Kim’s legacy of strength, kindness, and love for life will continue to inspire all who knew her. She will be missed dearly, but her spirit will remain forever in our hearts.