Claire Lynn Kimker, age 86, of Iberia, passed away on Monday, November 16, 2020, at Capital Region Medical Center in Jefferson City. She was born in Des Moines, Iowa, on December 26, 1933, daughter of the late Lewis and Lela (Crosby) French. On January 2, 1981, in Crestwood, Claire was united in marriage to Walter Kimker, who survives.

Claire was employed as an industrial engineer with Firestone. Her favorite pastimes included playing poker, pool, bowling and motorcycle rides. She loved spending time with her grandchildren and being outdoors hiking and exploring.

In addition to her loving husband, Walter Kimker, she is also survived by one son, Matt French and wife Tammie of Rhodes, Iowa; one grandson, Corey French (Angela) of Marshalltown, Iowa; two granddaughters, Amber French and fiancé Trevor and Chasity Vallejo both of Marshalltown, Iowa; daughter-in-law, Kelly French of Laurel, Iowa; 11 great-grandchildren; two siblings, Lewis and Janet both of Ohio; two stepdaughters, Barbara Golden and daughter Heather Golden of Ballwin, Missouri; Brenda Mullen and husband Paul of Manchester, Missouri, their children Cory Mullen (Sarah) of St Charles, Missouri, Laura Mullen of Manchester, Missouri, along with numerous family and friends.

A graveside service will be held at 2 p.m. on Friday, November 20, at Iberia Cemetery with Bro. William Thompson officiating.

Memorial contributions are suggested to the Salvation Army.