Meriba Kimball (1903-2002)

ST. GEORGE, UT - Meriba Kimball Cornia, 99, passed away July 10, 2002 in St. George, Utah.

She was born March 23, 1903 to Soloman F. Kimball and Caroline Fillerup Kimball. She was given her name and a blessing by her uncle, J. Golden Kimball at eight days of age. Her father, Soloman, was the youngest son of Heber C. and Vilate Murray Kimball. He was born in Winter Quarters Feb 2, 1847 and was given a powerful blessing and his name by Brigham Young.

She married Kenneth Buford Cornia, Sept 24, 1924 in the Salt Lake LDS Temple. They became parents of four children, Kennedine Bailey (deceased), Merlynn (Blayne) Livingston, Maruice (Ellen) Cornia, and Howard (Carolyn) Cornia. She eventually had 13 grandchildren, 20 great-grandchil-dren, and three great great-grand-children. Meriba was widowed at 46 years of age. She then moved to Southern California where she learned to drive, obtained work and started to buy a home. During these years she traveled extensively, visiting 63 different countries.

Meriba loved to swim, and in her late teens swam in competition three years in the seven-mile swim from Antelope Island to the old Saltair.

Meriba leaves a legacy of determination in facing the many challenges in her life. She was a kind and caring lady who loved unconditionally. She will be missed.

Visitation will be Tues. July 16, 6:30-8 p.m., Metcalf Mortuary, 288 W. St. George Blvd, St. George, UT. Graveside services will be Thurs. July 18, 2002, Salt Lake City Cemetery, 4th Ave "N" St, Salt Lake City, UT with her son, Howard Cornia, conducting the services. No flowers please. Directors, Metcalf Mortuary (435) 673-4221.