Kimberly Baron

Kimberly Ann Baron was born in Ogden, Utah in 1972. Her proud parents, Clark and Joyce Payne Baron, were excited to welcome their first child into the world. Three sisters and two brothers would follow. Two years later they moved to Utah County.

While at Dixon Middle School, Kimberly first made the Honor Roll. She continued this tradition throughout her years at Provo High School. While at Provo High, she served in Student Government as the School's Business Manager. She took classes in marketing and accounting and worked at a receptionist in the school's main office. She also served as the treasurer for the FHA, and Alternate Business Sterling Scholar. Kimberly graduated from Provo High with Honors.

Kimberly then attended UVSC taking classes in Accounting. After her AS degree she transferred into BYU's Accounting Program. She finished her finals at UVSC and began classes at BYU on the same day. Kimberly loved BYU and thrived there. After completing her junior year she received a mission call to serve in the Florida, Ft. Lauderdale Mission, Spanish speaking. Kimberly loved the Latin people and the Spanish Language. Before entering the MTC, she went to Palmyra New York to serve for the third time as a cast member in the Hill Cumorah Pageant. Kimberly loved her mission. She served as a trainer, teaching five new sister missionaries. She extended her mission for a month after which she met her parents in Florida where she was able to go through the Orlando Temple with new converts that she had taught.

1996 found Kimberly back at BYU studying and looking for an internship in accounting. She was pleased to accept a summer internship with the accounting firm of Arthur Anderson in San Francisco. She appreciated her experiences with the firm and grew to enjoy the bay area. She found new close friends in California.

In July, she again flew to New York to visit with the family as they again participated in the Hill Cumorah Pageant. She enjoyed the spirit of the area and the pageant. At BYU, she was elected President of the BYU chapter of the national accounting fraternity, Beta Alpha Psi. BYU was preparing her with an outstanding education.

Kimberly finished her BYU education in 1997, when in April, she received both her B.S. and Masters of Accountancy in Tax. After much prayer and deliberation she accepted an offer to work with the firm of Ernst and Young in Salt Lake City. She really appreciated the staff in the Salt Lake office and looked forward to the new challenges and opportunities. She was pleased to go to California to receive additional training in the San Jose' office. As usual, she made new friends in her office and loved the San Jose' area. During the summer, she made several trips between San Jose and Salt Lake City on business for the firm. She was looking forward to a more permanent assignment in the Salt Lake City office as a Tax Consultant. She loved her work and enjoyed the professional people there.

On Sept. 4th, 1997, at the age of 25, Kimberly was once again transferred to another field of labor. She was in Provo recruiting for Ernst and Young at BYU when she was involved in a serious automobile accident. Kimberly was killed instantly. She is deeply missed by family and friends. We are sure that she is working for our Father in Heaven and is happy. We are grateful for all who have influenced Kimberly throughout her life.

Kimberly always had time for others. She cultivated her talents, studied the gospel she treasured, planned for the future, and made excellent choices. She loved her family and delighted in teaching her younger brothers and sisters. We hope that her love of life, friends, and learning will be an example for others as they pursue their goals in this life.