Dakota Taylor Kimbrough, age 18, of Townsend died as a result of an automobile accident Friday afternoon September 20, 2013 near Townsend.
Dakota was born February 28, 1995 in Kalispell, Montana to Cecillia “Bobbie” (Boehm) and Ben Kimbrough. He attended schools in White Sulphur Springs and Townsend, currently was a senior at Broadwater High School in Townsend.
Dakota was currently one of the Captains for the Broadwater High School Bulldogs Football Team he lived for those Friday night lights. He also enjoyed sports including track, wrestling, hunting and the outdoors. Dakota was a very kind, ethical, respectful and thoughtful young man, who never gave in to peer pressure.
These are some of the words spoke of Dakota from his family and a community: “He always shook hands when he met new people and his hand shake was very firm”, “He took his hat off in respect when he sat down to eat”, “ He would be smiling all the time”, “ No door would close behind him until he said, “I Love You” ALWAYS, “He was very hard on himself, had to be the best”, “His family was first, He loved his coaches, team mates and football”. Many of you may have heard him say, “Don’t let winning get to your head…But don’t let losing get in your heart”.
Dakota is survived by his, mother, Cecillia “Bobbie” Boehm of Townsend; father, Ben Kimbrough of Helena; sisters, Star (Jesse) Moyer of Townsend, Oceanne Rambel of Grants Pass, Oregon; brothers, Dylan Kimbrough of Townsend and Skyler Rambel of Bend, Oregon; paternal grandfather, Christian Kimbrough of Kalispell and maternal grandfather, Derry Boehm of White Sulphur Springs; niece, Willa-Grace Moyer and nephew, Tyler Moyer extended family and many, many friends.
Visitation hours will be from 9:00 a.m. to 9:00 p.m. Tuesday, September 24th and from 9:00 a.m. to 1:00 p.m. Wednesday, September 25th at Stevenson Wilke Funeral Home in Townsend. A celebration of Dakota’s life will be 4:00 p.m. Wednesday, September 25th at the Broadwater High School Gymnasium. Cremation will take place. A reception will follow the service in the Cafeteria/luncheon room of the school. Please visit www.stevensonwilkefuneralhome.com to offer the family a condolence or to share a memory of Dakota.
Service Schedule
Visitation
9:00 a.m. to 9:00 p.m.
Tuesday September 24, 2013
Stevenson Wilke Funeral Home
212 Broadway Street
Townsend, Montana 59644
Visitation
9:00 a.m. to 1:00 p.m.
Wednesday September 25, 2013
Stevenson Wilke Funeral Home
212 Broadway Street
Townsend, Montana 59644
Celebration of His Life
4:00 p.m.
Wednesday September 25, 2013
Broadwater HIgh School Gymnasium
Townsend, Montana
Reception
Immediately following Celebration of Dakota's Life
Wednesday September 25, 2013
Broadwater School Lunch Room
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Service Schedule
Visitation
9:00 a.m. to 9:00 p.m.
Tuesday September 24, 2013
Stevenson Wilke Funeral Home
212 Broadway Street
Townsend, Montana 59644
Visitation
9:00 a.m. to 1:00 p.m.
Wednesday September 25, 2013
Stevenson Wilke Funeral Home
212 Broadway Street
Townsend, Montana 59644
Celebration of His Life
4:00 p.m.
Wednesday September 25, 2013
Broadwater HIgh School Gymnasium
Townsend, Montana
Reception
Immediately following Celebration of Dakota's Life
Wednesday September 25, 2013
Broadwater School Lunch Room
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Kathy WomacK says
Even though we did not know Dakota, our prayers and thoughts and prayers go out to your family and may the lord walk with you through the days ahead to help you with your sorrow.
Amanda, Jim, Gaelyn, and Logan Domino says
Dakota was a very important person in the life of Logan Domino. Logan has described him like a brother. We are so grateful that we had the chance to know Dakota, and to have his kind, gentle, and loving spirit shared with us. He will always be in our hearts, and each of us will work to carry his spirit forward through our own lives. May God bless you, and hold and comfort you during this difficult time. And may healing come to each of you. Sincerely, the Domino Family
David Kane says
Dakota must have been a special person. Not only Townsend grieves for his loss but all across Montana. As a parent of a Columbus player know that our team, parents, faith communities, and town will keep Dakota, his teammates, friends and family in our thoughts and prayers.
Allison Bakken says
I am so lucky to have taught Dakota. He truly taught me how to make the best of everything. I saw his potential at such a young age. He was so charismatic that he surrounded himself with amazing people both in White Sulphur and here in Townsend. Over the years, I have used him as an example of how you choose your path in life. After a brief conversation last week with him, I had decided that he was the kind of student that motivates me to be a better teacher. Thank you for your unspoken words of wisdom. I know this teacher has been truly blessed with your presence and you will never be forgotten. May God bless as I have been blessed!
oceanne rambel says
that was one of the best friends I’ve ever had he will be greatly missed from what I’ve seen on Facebook you very much loved by all the friends and familymiss you big bro hopefully you’re doing okay love you bye yeah mean actually it’s the later makes it easier
Dawn Mason says
Dakota I loved you very much you were like a son. You were much young to die. I will miss you like always. Rest in peace my dear son. I am so sorry to hear this. Save me a spot up there I will be there soon enough. Much love Dawn Mason