Obituary of Kim Carl Berridge

Kim Carl Berridge, 60, of rural Solon and formerly of Des Moines died Tuesday, February 24, 2015 at Mercy Hospital in Iowa City. Memorial services will be held at 1:00 pm Saturday, February 28, 2015 at Gay & Ciha Funeral and Cremation Service in Iowa City with refreshments and fellowship following the services. In lieu of flowers, memorial donations may be made to the Solon Fire Department or Iowa City Hospice. Kim was born March 13, 1954 in Iowa City, the son of Carl and Ruby Jean (Long) Berridge. He graduated from Iowa City West High School and later Kirkwood Community College where he received his degree in welding. For over 30 years he worked as a welder and Lead Operator for the Williams Brothers Pipeline, which became Magellan Pipeline, in Iowa City and Des Moines. Kim loved his Harley's and working with his hands. He loved the land and cared for the environment and wildlife. Kim had a wicked sense of humor, was quick to laugh and was always willing to help someone in need. His family includes his mother, Ruby Jean Berridge; daughter, Shonna Stevenson (Chris); grandchildren, Cameryn, Ben and Cole; sister, Roxanne Vincent; nieces Erica and Lilly Vincent; and nephew, Brian Vincent. He was preceded in death by his father, Carl Berridge; uncle, Terry Berridge; and aunt, Eunice Goodrich. Kim was one of a kind, and he will be missed by all that loved him.