Kim Uytdewilligen, born June 20, 1963, passed away at home on Sunday, December 27, 2009 after a valiant effort for life.

Kim was a compassionate, and thoughtful woman who loved her family, friends and animal companions. She had a passion for travel, cooking and entertaining and held a black belt in shopping. She loved family vacations with “her boys”, Andrew and Ryan. Kim fought many health problems in her 46 years, and handled them with courage and grace. She will be sadly missed by the many people whose lives she touched.

It is with our heaviest hearts and deepest sorrow, she leaves to mourn, her loving husband and best friend, Andrew, her son Ryan, parents Keith and Leona Dalgliesh (Lethbridge), and sister Karen (John) Schneyder (Magrath). Kim is also survived by her extended family, father-in-law, Cornelius Utydewilligen, and sisters and brother-in-laws, Harriet (Tom) Evans (Beaumont, AB), Joanne (Peter) Coldham (Calgary, AB), Ken (Serena) Uytdewilligen (Lethbridge, AB), Jackie (Dave) Reich (Beaumont, AB), Margaret (Kevin) Munchrath (Beaumont, AB), Mike (Patti Bogdan) Uytdewilligen (Lethbridge, AB), and numerous nieces and nephews.

She was predeceased by her mother-in-law, Francis Uytdewilligen.

A Prayer Service will be held at ST. AMBROSE CATHOLIC CHURCH, 1513 - 23rd Avenue, Coaldale, AB. on Sunday, January 3, 2010 at 7:00 P.M. with Reverend Tomy Manjaly and Reverend Mr. Ray Wagner officiating.

A Celebration of Kim and her life will take place at COLLEGE DRIVE COMMUNITY CHURCH, 2710 College Drive South, Lethbridge, AB. on Monday, January 4, 2010 at 10:30 A.M. with Reverend Tomy Manjaly and Reverend Mr. Ray Wagner officiating. Cremation to follow.

In lieu of flowers, those who wish may make contributions to the Kidney Foundation of Canada, 438-10 Street North, Lethbridge, AB. T1H 2C7, or Canadian Cancer Society, 317-10th Street South, Lethbridge, AB, T1J 2M7, or any animal support/rescue organization.