Kimi High

Kimi was born on September 24, 1928, in Chiba City, Japan, just outside of Tokyo. Surrounded by her children and grandchildren, she peacefully went to be with the Lord on March 23, 2026.

Kimi lived a remarkable life marked by perseverance, faith, and quiet strength. A survivor of World War II, she later married Cecil Ray High, a U.S. Army Sergeant First Class, and began a new life in the United States. After Cecil’s passing in 1974 at the age of 44, Kimi entered a new chapter of independence—becoming a Christian, learning to drive, and working to support and raise her family.

She was a devoted mother to her six children—Joe, Eddie, Linda, Gerald, William, and Wanda—and a loving grandmother to 19 grandchildren and 11 great-grandchildren. Her family was her greatest blessing, and she expressed her love through crocheted gifts, cooking, and baking for those she loved.

Kimi’s life was a testament to God’s faithfulness. Through every season, she walked with quiet courage and grace. She leaves behind a legacy of deep faith, enduring love, and a family grounded in the values she lived each day. We find comfort in knowing she is at peace in the presence of the Lord.