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Kimberly Yaple
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Obituary for Kimberly Jo Yaple

Kimberly Jo (Close) Yaple, 57, died peacefully in her home, in Indiana, PA, on April 5, 2015, surrounded by her loving family. She was a ten year breast cancer survivor but lost a battle with colon cancer.

Kim was preceded in death by her father Lamont E. Close, Jr. and mother Barbara (Shoff) Close. She is survived by her husband, Curtis Yaple; son, Jason Yaple and his wife Haley Sankey; daughter, Erica Snyder and her husband Steve Snyder and their children Kamryn and Jacob. She is also survived by her brother Monte Close and sister Carol (Close) Carson and their families.

Born on June 23, 1957, Kim was a proud 1975 graduate of Moshannon Valley High School where she was heavily involved in the music programs. She pursued a desire to help people as a career, holding several medical assistant positions. Her love of animals helped her to easily transition into the farming life she married into on July 22, 1976. As a wife on the Yaple Family Farm in Houtzdale, PA, she did what most farming wives do- Everything! Though almost always short on funds, she and Curt raised a family rich with love and affection.

Kim spent a majority of her life in the Moshannon Valley, moving to Curwensville, PA for a period before settling in Indiana, PA, to be close to her greatest joy, her grandchildren. Kim was active with the Presbyterian Church of Madera where she served in multiple positions. She worked diligently as a volunteer of Mo-Valley Music Association, and multiple other philanthropies.
A memorial service to celebrate Kim’s life will be held at the Shelocta Community Presbyterian Church, 182 South Ridge Road, Shelocta, PA 15774, on Saturday, April 11, 2015 at 11 AM with a meal immediately following. Though Kim truly loved flowers, she has always wished for any gifts to go to the greater good of all. Please consider a donation to the Shelocta Community Church listed above.
Kim will be remembered for her quick wit, sense of humor, easy laugh, and her gracious smile.
Arrangements entrusted to Kruise-Spewock Funeral & Cremation Services, Inc. in Madera, PA. Online condolences may be made at www.kruise-spewock.com

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