Kimberly Ann Miller, age 62 of Lowell, passed away Wednesday, June 4, 2025. She is survived by her husband, Jim Miller; children, Jessica Cain, Sam Cain, Ben (Mallory) Ginis; step-children, Charles (Melissa) Miller, Brian Miller; grandchildren, Zachery Miller, and Joseph Miller; parents, Jim and Ann VanderMeulen; mother-in-law, Joann Miller; brothers, Brian (Beth) VanderMeulen, David VanderMeulen (Leslie Jagger), Dan (Diane) VanderMeulen; and her dog, Mojo. Kimberly graduated from Lowell High School in 1981. She was known for being a free spirit and big hearted. Kim was an avid supporter of the arts and directed a number of productions at Godwin Heights High School and through the Lowell Arts Council. Kimberly was a talented singer, avid reader, compassionate, accepting, and made everyone feel included. Kim loved to cook and ride motorcycles with Jim. Kim’s personality and laugh will be missed by her family and friends. A Celebration of Life will be held Saturday, June 28, 2025, from 1-4pm at the Lowell Middle School Cafeteria, 750 Foreman St., Lowell, Michigan 49331.
Kimberly Ann Miller
02/11/1963
06/04/2025
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Our sincere condolences, thoughts and prayers. Mike, Jenn and Andrew
We shared so much life together! Especially the many memories of up north at Birch Shores. But the most precious is when we prayed together for the Lord to restore Kim’s soul at the hospital. Jesus volunteered to carry our sorrows and grief to the cross, where He put death to death. We will see each other again…this is a great comfort today. Blessings from Jim and Lorrie You are all in our prayers and thoughts.
I can still remember the joy of becoming an aunt for the first time! I watched Kim grow up! I can still remember her laugh, her adventurous spirit and her kindness. I will miss her, but I know I will see her again. Jesus saves! I am praying for family and friends. God is close to the brokenhearted.
I said my good bye to my wife Kim on Wednesday. We had 13 years of good times.
Love you Kim! Thank you for teaching me to use my voice.
Rip my friend. Until we meet again. Prayers to Jim and your whole family.
I am so glad I got to know you. I wanted to thank you so much for treating my daughter & grandson’s like your own.
We will miss you
I am truly sorry, sorry sorry to hear of this. I’m shocked truthfully. What a terrible loss. To all of the family…my most sincere condolences. I loved Kim and her passion for our youth. She loved being a mom for sure, I remember that about her…and her humor and laugh! Hugs to all.💔
Your mom helped support and continue my love of reading and drama. Some of my best memories were in the Godwin auditorium.
She will be deeply missed.
I am so truly sorry for the loss of Kim. I want everyone to know that I thought very highly of Kim and am deeply grateful to her for the kindness she showed me during the production of “Don’t touch that dial!” in 2021. I had not done theater in nearly 30 years. She supported me, encouraged me, and built my confidence up from nothing. She convinced me that I had something to offer that world and I won’t ever forget it.
I am shocked and so sad that Kim is gone. Thank you, Kim, for all the laughs, heartfelt talks and problem solving we did in the library and auditorium over the years we worked together.
I’m so sorry to hear this! Gone much too soon. The world has lost a passionate, talented soul.
Kim had a larger than life personality. Irrepressible enthusiasm. A terrific beautiful smile. And a genuine heart to serve. I will never forget our “Escape from Mackinac Island”.
I pray for her family and our three adult children to find peace and some clarity in this difficult time. My heart goes out to all of you
Our thoughts and prayers are with you and your family.
My condolences to the family.
Kim,
This is devasting news I’m so deeply saddened, what do I do now you’ve been my friend since I was 17 years old. I’ll be 44 years old this November, I’m lost and unable to fully process my sadness 😔 o Kim I’m so sad and I will miss you so very much. Our honest conversations most of my life. You telling me like it is , you embracing me in all my forms while I learned and grew up. Your book recommendations all the books you gave me as a kid. You giving me the opportunity to sing and star in south pacific as bloody Mary. You encouraging me to do costumes and makeup and me taking superior honors at the forensics competition. You letting me just be me again as I was in that moment. You understanding my trauma as a teen and loving me knowing my truths . You were a breathe of fresh air in my life when I was young. You have always been a friend. You have always been a advocate for freedom. I may not be who i am today without your friendship and telling me i could do and be anything. Always encouraging me. I also tried to do the same for you. Today I am a mother a wife a dog owner and a case manger for our communities most vulnerable. Sometimes all a “bad-kid ” needs is someone to truly see them for who they are. Not the things they do because of pain. You inspired me to work with kids like myself and it was the hardest work of my life working with juveniles. You taught me to be loving to listen to see without hearing. To not judge. Thankyou, I will honor your memory by continuing to fight for our troubled youth, continuing to fight for our communities most vulnerable and all those in gentrified marginalized communities. Alot of love goes a long way and builds a bridge to a peaceful heart. We shared so many deep conversations over the years. Your candid honesty was a saving grace a shelter. Old Donald dump is getting the screws put to him by that dumb dumb musk and you would have loved that. P.s. I promise to finish reading lonesome dove.
You are deeply missed 😢 💔 😔 no goodbyes till we meet again. Thankyou for loving me.
Kim and I became Facebook friends because my niece Mallory is married to her son, Ben. Kim and I never met face-to-face, but we were Facebook friendly, and I enjoyed our occasional exchanges. We had much in common and I know we would’ve been friends if we lived in the same neighborhood. Peace be with you, Kim. Peace be with your family and loved ones as well.
Sending our Deepest Condolence and many prayers to the Family 🙏
I’m sad to hear about Kim’s passing. I have so many lovely memories of her helping my students at Godwin High School in the library. I loved seeing her eyes light up and when she played matchmaker between a bookworm and their next fun book. 💚💚💚 What a gem!
Sincere condolences to Jim and all of Kim’s family and friends. You are all in our thoughts and prayers. Kim and I had many heartfelt conversations over the years. I am forever grateful for her advice and unconditional love! ❤️ till we meet again!
Sincere condolences to Jim and all of Kim’s family and friends. You are all in our thoughts and prayers. Kim and I had many heartfelt conversations over the years. I am forever grateful for her advice and unconditional love! ❤️ till we meet again!
From 2004 thru 2007 I had the great privilege of being a part of Kim’s theater productions at Godwin Heights High School in both fall plays and spring musicals. She taught with such gusto and dedication. Our after-school lives and school friendships were enhanced because of her. She was an encouraging leader who helped the little lights of talents we had shine brighter. Her smile and laugh were absolutely infectious. Thank you, Kim, for helping us discover our confidence. Your devotion to the arts and storytelling brought so much to our community. You will be missed.
She was such a special teacher who had a positive impact on the lives of so many students, including me.
She was my favorite person to talk politics and mock Trump with and was known for being proud to be a Democrat and spoke out against bad things being done by Republicans. She posted her dog’s silly antics and made so many smile. I’m so sorry to hear she has passed on so young. I’m praying for comfort and peace, in time, for her children!