Ms. Kimberly Dawn Rath-Gailey

May 1, 1966 - January 5, 2018

Ms. Kimberly Rath-Gailey of Blackie, Alberta passed away peacefully surrounded by her family at the High River Hospital on January 5, 2018 at the age of 51 years. Kim is survived by her beloved husband Len Sklerek; her caregiver Val King; daughter Morgen (Kerry) Langner; son Mack (Tyler) Gailey; mother Carol Rath; sisters Carey (Byron) Blancher and Stacey (Shane) Jacobs; 5 grandchildren as well as her large extended family. Kim was predeceased by her father Raymond Rath. Kim was born in Toronto, Ontario where grew up spending summers at her grandparents cottage in Picton, Ontario. Later her family moved numerous times across the western provinces as they followed her father’s career as a crane operator landing her in Okotoks, Alberta. Kim loved her Dodge Dart as a teenager always driving too fast with the tunes blaring showing her love of life from a young age. She worked for Channels 2&7 and the Ranchmans when she lived in Calgary. After meeting Len, they moved to Blackie where they built their dream home. Kim loved gardening, fly fishing, camping and travelling with Len. Kim’s illness never held her back and she continued to cherish every moment of her life. The family would like to thank the many individuals and groups that supported Kim over the years. Blackie TOPS group, Blackie Gladys UCW, Blackie Rebekah’s, High River Hospital Long Term Care staff, High River Adult Day Support as well as the many friends & neighbours that Kim and Len shared in the Blackie community. A very special thank you to Kim’s friend and caregiver Val King for the enormous contribution that she made to Kim. “Kim – you are free now to sing, dance and chase the rainbows and stars” In lieu of flowers memorial donations may be made to the High River Hospital Foundation (560 9th Ave SE, High River, Ab, T1V 1B3). A Celebration of Kim’s Life will be held on Thursday, January 11th at 2:00 p.m. at the High River United Church (123 Macleod Trail). To send condolences and view Kim’s Tribute Page please visit www.lylereeves.com . Caring for the family is Lyle Reeves Funerals of High River (Craig Snodgrass) 403.652.4242.