Ione Devick Kimzey, 86, formerly of Sioux Falls passed from this earth peacefully to be with the Lord on November 30th at the Evergreen Hospice Center in Kirkland, WA.
Her Christian beliefs followed her throughout her lifetime and her faith was an inspiration to everyone that knew her. A memorial service will be held Dec. 14 at 2:00 PM at Holy Spirit Lutheran Church in Kirkland, WA.
Born Aug. 21, 1923 in Colton, SD, Ione was the youngest of 8 children born to Sam Devick and Amanda Dybvig. After graduating from Colton High School she moved to Sioux Falls where she worked at Fantle’s Dept. store and delivered mail at John Morrell & Co.
She married Dwight “Dale” Kimzey Oct. 27, 1950. They were together 59 years until his passing last on October 20, 2009.
Ione taught Sunday School, was a Chapel Leader, and was involved with bible studies at Our Savior’s Lutheran Church in Sioux Falls for many years. They moved to Huron, SD in 1974 where they continued to be active members at Our Savior’s in Huron, then moved to Soquel, CA in 1991 where they 
enjoyed spending time with their grandchildren, living near the beach, gardening & playing tennis. In 2000 they moved to Redmond, WA (Seattle). She is survived by one sister Florence “Dot” Thomas of Sioux Falls, two sons, Douglas (Katie) Kimzey, Bellevue, WA, Craig Kimzey, Bellevue, WA; one daughter, Tana (Kimzey) May, Kirkland, WA; two grandchildren, Bryan May and Michelle May, Kirkland, WA.