Kimberley Brown passed away in Reno, Nevada, on Sunday, March 1, 2026, after a brief illness. Kim was born on September 14, 1947, in Susanville, California, to Curt and Eleanor (Manfredini) Brown. Kim grew up in Susanville attending local schools, graduating from Lassen High School in 1965. She then attended Santa Rosa Junior College earning an Associate of Arts Degree, and Humboldt State College where she earned her Bachelor’s Degree in physical education.
Kim moved to Laton, California for her first and only teaching job at Laton High School. She started her career as a P. E. instructor. She also taught Computer Science and served as the Athletic Director. When she first arrived at Laton, the school only offered intramural sports for female students. Kim convinced the Board of the need for a better program and was able to introduce Laton’s female athletes into the Central Section of the CIF. Kim coached tennis, volleyball, basketball and became the first female Athletic Director in the Central Division of the CIF. She went on to serve on the State CIF Board. She retired in 2004.
While working in Laton, Kim would return to Susanville each summer to work with her mom and dad in their large property (nearly 3 acres). Kim and her mom took many wonderful trips during her summer breaks, venturing to Italy and Switzerland to visit family and exploring locations around the United States…