KIMBERLY BLOOMQUIST

A celebration of Kim’s life will be held at a later date. Laufersweiler-Sievers Funeral Home is serving the family.

Survivors include daughter Abbigail (Payton) Bloomquist of Creston, son Alex (Hope) Bloomquist of Thor, father Richard “Sam” Rathbun (Kay Read) of Otho, sister Deb (Gary) Fox of Otho, niece April (Shane) Essam and family, nephews Luke (Baileigh) Ashbrook and family, Landon Ashbrook, and Nick (Pam) Fox and family.

She was preceded in death by her mother Marilyn Rathbun and her brother Rod Rathbun.

Kimberly Ann Bloomquist was born on December 17, 1962, in Fort Dodge.

She attended schools here and graduated from Fort Dodge Senior High School in 1981. Following her education, she worked at The Colonial Inn. In 1985, she was united in marriage to Terry Bloomquist and the couple made their home east of Fort Dodge. The couple were later divorced. Kim worked at the Otho Pub and when her children were born she also ran a day care. She later was employed with Younkers and Kid Zone Daycare Center at First Presbyterian Church. Kim moved to Minneapolis, MN, where she graduated from Dakota County Technical College with a degree in Professional Gardening. Kim returned to Fort Dodge where she worked at Menards and then was the manager of Earl May Garden Center. She had a green thumb and enjoyed gardening. Kim was an animal lover, volunteered at Blanden Museum for several years and was also very active in helping with youth group at St. Mark’s Episcopal Church. Kim enjoyed camping with her family and being an active community supporter. Kim will be missed by all who knew her.

Memorials may be left to the discretion of the family.