Kimberly Marie Emerson Keifer, 58, of Pullman, WA passed away September 24, 2026 at Sacred Heart Medical Center in Spokane, WA. Kim was born September 1, 1968 in Moscow, ID to James JR & Kathy Emerson. She grew up in Albion, WA and graduated from Pullman High School in 1987. Kim went to work at Dismore’s IGA for a time until moving on and working for the Pullman School District for many years in various capacities. Most recently Kim began a career as a housemother at university sororities. At the time of her death, she was housemother at Alpha Phi Sorority on the campus of WSU. Kim loved her family deeply and cherished every opportunity to bring everyone together. She was a take-charge planner who took great joy in organizing and hosting family gatherings, creating special moments and memories for everyone to share. She especially adored her grand babies and loved the time she spent with them. Kim was a member of the Moose Lodge and worked with Pullman Child Welfare through the years. She is survived by her sons William Keifer of Colton, WA and James (Sara) Keifer of Pullman, WA; her mother Kathy Emerson of Pullman, WA; her brother Jim Emerson living in Alaska and her three grandchildren Jay, Emerson and Harbor. Kim was preceded in death by her father James Emerson, Jr., and a brother AJ Emerson. A memorial celebration is planned for October 10th from 2-5pm at Zeppoz. She will be laid to rest with her father and brother at the Albion Cemetery in the spring as the lilacs bloom. Corbeill Funeral Home of Pullman, WA has been entrusted with arrangements. Memorial donations are suggested to Pullman Child Welfare, 108 NW Stadium Way, Pullman, WA 99163.