Menu
Search by Name
Search by Name
FUNERAL HOME
William Childers Obituary
William ""Kim"" Childers, 71, of Durango, Colorado went home to be with the Lord on February 7, 2025. Beloved husband of Christi for more than 40 years, he is remembered as a wonderful husband, father and grandfather, a gentle giant at 6'4"" who loved hunting and fishing, whether he was in Arkansas, Texas or Colorado.
Kim was born on February 17, 1953, in Aurora, Colorado to Lester and Jean Childers. Kim was an accomplished scientist, graduating with his Bachelor's (University of Colorado) and Master's (University of Arkansas) degrees which led to a long and successful career in the pharmaceutical industry. Kim retired in 2013 as the General Manager of Singapore Manufacturing at Alcon, Inc. He was admired by his colleagues and staff throughout his career as a caring and exemplary leader.
Kim loved adventures as evidenced by his last post in Singapore. He loved exploring the world and still enjoyed the simple pleasures of climbing the mountains in his ATV, sitting in a deer stand, or floating down the San Juan with friends. His family would agree that his favorite color was camouflage!
Kim passed away peacefully surrounded by his wife and two children at Mercy Hospice House in Durango, Colorado. He is survived by his wife Christi, his daughter Amy (Childers) Mueller (and husband Bryce), grandchildren Milly and Townes Mueller, and his son Matt Childers (and wife Morgan), grandchildren Collins and Jones Childers, stepbrother Paul Bankston (and wife Pam), and son Christopher.
He was preceded in death by his grandparents, parents, stepmother, and two nephews.
The memorial service will be held in Texas at First Methodist Church Mansfield at 11AM on Saturday, March 29, 2025. Memorial donations may be made to Mercy Hospice House (designate Hospice of Mercy) or First Methodist Church Mansfield in Memory of Kim Childers, for the HomeBuilders.
To plant trees in memory, please visit the Sympathy Store.
Memories and Condolences
for William Childers
Sponsored by Hood Mortuary - Durango.
Make a Donation
in William Childers's name
Memorial Events
for William Childers
How to support William's loved ones
Honor a beloved veteran with a special tribute of ‘Taps’ at the National WWI Memorial in Washington, D.C.
The nightly ceremony in Washington, D.C. will be dedicated in honor of your loved one on the day of your choosing.
Read more
Should I Send Sympathy Flowers?
What kind of arrangement is appropriate, where should you send it, and when should you send an alternative?
Read more
What Should I Write in a Sympathy Card?
We'll help you find the right words to comfort your family member or loved one during this difficult time.
Read moreResources to help you cope with loss
Estate Settlement Guide
If you’re in charge of handling the affairs for a recently deceased loved one, this guide offers a helpful checklist.
Read more
Obituaries, grief & privacy: Legacy’s news editor on NPR podcast
Legacy's Linnea Crowther discusses how families talk about causes of death in the obituaries they write.
Read more
The Five Stages of Grief
They're not a map to follow, but simply a description of what people commonly feel.
Read moreWays to honor William Childers's life and legacy
Obituary Examples
You may find these well-written obituary examples helpful as you write about your own family.
Read more
Obituary Templates – Customizable Examples and Samples
These free blank templates make writing an obituary faster and easier.
Read more
How Do I Write a Eulogy?
Some basic help and starters when you have to write a tribute to someone you love.
Read more
Sponsored anonymously