Kim K Smith

Kim K Smith, 77, of Burlington, died Thursday, November 13, 2025, at the Southeast Iowa Regional Hospice House in West Burlington.

Born July 25, 1948, in Burlington, IA, she was the daughter of Kenneth and Jean (Lehman) Tiemeyer.

Kim graduated from Burlington Community High School.  She earned her Bachelor’s from Drake University and her Master’s from UNI. She started her teaching career at The Woodward State Hospital and School, then eventually returned to Burlington to become a Work Experience Coordinator at the Great River Area Education Agency 16. After her retirement she was active with the First Christian Church, volunteered at the Hospice House, helped campaign for the Democratic Party and was the secretary for the Des Moines County Iowa Retired School Personnel Association.

 Kim liked the outdoors and enjoyed feeding all wildlife, especially squirrels and opossums. She and Ron took many rides through Burlington’s parks and to the riverfront. She collected teddy bears, squirrels, and weeping gold ceramics. She loved music, was a talented singer, and earned her HAM radio license so she and Ron could enjoy that together.

Survivors include her husband of 32 years, Ronnie "Ron" Smith; her son Andy (Teresa) Youngquist, with her former spouse John, Andy’s step siblings Jason (Amber) Dains and Heather Dains; her grandson, Evan (Dani Benjamin) Youngquist; and a large extended family.

She was preceded in death by her parents.

Cremation has been entrusted to the care of Prugh Crematory.

A celebration of life and open house for Kim to remember her through food, conversation, and great memories will be held on Saturday, July 25th from 12:00 - 2:30 PM at the First Christian Church, 1221 Park Avenue, Burlington.

In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions in Kim's memory may be made to the Des Moines County Humane Society.

Please continue to keep Kim's family in your thoughts during this difficult time.