Kimberly Sue Doolin (Hepker)

Kimberly Sue Doolin (Hepker)

Cedar Rapids

Kimberly Sue Doolin (Hepker), 50, a beloved mother, grandmother, sister, aunt, and friend, passed away on January 1, 2024 at Mercy Medical Center in Cedar Rapids, Iowa.

Kim, a vibrant soul with a warm heart, was born to Janice Kay Hepker (Hatfield) and James Wesley Hepker Sr. on January 2, 1973 in Cedar Rapids, Iowa. She grew up with a big family, living her younger days riding four wheelers at the cabin with the family; babysitting her younger brother Jeremy “Tuba” and nephew Josh; and livin’ up the ’90s with friends Lori and Kendrae.

A beloved mother and righteous woman, Kim dedicated a large part of her life to her most cherished accomplishment which was raising her children into adulthood. She will be remembered for this and many other things including her sympathy; love of family, friends, God, old school music, and playing slots; and the great pizzas she made at her place of employment, Mr. B’s Bar and Sam’s Pizza in Cedar Rapids, Iowa.

Her survivors include her partner Victor “Jay” Seward; Children: Jonathan, Jordon (Brandy), Kayle, Burdell Jr., and Zach; Siblings: Jeff, Jeri, James “Zeke”, Jeremy “Tuba” and their partners; Grandchildren, including Ka’Mya, Khloe, and Kamila a.k.a. “Granny’s girls”; Nieces: Tasia and Ariella; Nephews: Tony, Brad, Josh, Jason, Ethan, and Noah; Special friends/family friends: Balleria “BI”, Mary, Dennis, Lori, Kendrae, Lisa, and Jenny; and many other family members, friends, and co-workers.

Kim is preceded in death by her parents, daughter Marisa, and special friend Sherry.

The family plans to hold a Celebration of Life for Kim at a later date.