Kim Anne Corieri Boeke

On November 7, 2020, Kim Corieri Boeke listened to Joe Biden and Kamala Harris speak after becoming President Elect and Vice President Elect of the United States. As a proud Democrat who had been active in party politics for years, she was overjoyed with the results of the election. Sometime later that night, Kim passed away. Although she had struggled with health issues for many years, and most recently with concerns about her heart, no one sensed that her death was imminent.

Kim was born in Des Moines, Iowa in 1953. A second generation Italian-American, her family lived many places in central Iowa, but she was a graduate of Ames High School. Kim was a woman of many passions, including an abiding love of California, cats, playing pool, and the color purple. She also deeply treasured her friendships and put great effort into staying connected with friends who were distant in time or place. Many of her greatest relationships came from the 12-1/2 years she worked at Commtron/Ingram. Over the years, she maintained and nurtured the friendships she made with co-workers and even some of her customers. In 2001, Kim had to leave the job and friends she loved so much due to the onset of the depression and anxiety she struggled with for the remainder of her life. Although she hoped to feel well enough to return to Commtron/Ingram, that was not to be...yet her friendships continued.

In August, 1996, Kim married John Boeke who was her devoted husband and steadfast beloved companion for the remainder of her life. Together they were avid Iowa State Cyclone fans and attended as many sports games as they could. Women’s basketball was a special favorite. Kim attended many Boeke family get togethers, always welcomed and welcoming to new members of the clan. She was especially fond of her mother-in-law, Bobbie Boeke. Together, she and John traveled to visit distant relatives and see the wonders of our country. In November of 2017, they even moved to San Jose, CA so Kim could live out her dream of living in the Bay Area. For several months they relished exploring the region, and Kim was able to walk along the beach at Half Moon Bay at sunset. However, they missed being near their family and dear friends so John and Kim returned home to Iowa.

Recently they had moved to a new apartment in Grimes, Iowa and they were just getting settled into their new place. After losing their 20 year-old cherished cat, Britteney, this summer, they had welcomed two new cats, Mercedes and kitty Jayden, into their home. The recent election had turned out the way they hoped.....there was a lot to look forward to.

Kim was preceded in death by her parents, Bud and Retha Corieri; and adored cats, Britteney, Prince, and Princess. She is survived by her husband, John Boeke; stepdaughter, Elizabeth Boeke; step-granddaughter, Kylie Boeke; siblings, Rosalind Paige, Leslie Corieri, and Kelly White.

There is currently no memorial service planned. Memorial contributions in her honor can be made to the Ames High School Theater Department, 1921 Ames High Drive in Ames, IA, 50010.

Online condolences may be expressed at www.HamiltonsFuneralHome.com.

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