Kimberly Ann Choate Krause, 55, of Chadds Ford, died November 29, 2015 at the Hospital of the University of Pennsylvania. Born in Chester, she was a daughter of the late Richard P. and Helen M. Blevins Choate.


Kim graduated from Chichester High School, class of 1978 and was employed as an Administrative Assistant for Rockwood Insurance Programs for four years. She previously worked at Concord Candy in the Concord Mall.


Kim enjoyed bowling and singing, especially along with her favorite movie, "The Sound of Music." She traveled and sang with Life Action Ministries in the late 70's. Most important to Kim was her devotion to her entire family. She loved spending time with her children, siblings, nieces and nephews, and especially her cherished grandchildren.


Kim was the loving wife of Gregory Krause, her husband of 14 years; devoted mother of Joshua Burry (Erica) and Ashley O'Hara (Thomas); sister of Sandra McKay, Kelly Orfetel, Karen Taylor and Richard Choate, Jr.; and grandmother ("Gum") of Eban and Aaron Burry.


Visitation: 7:00-9:00 PM Thursday, December 3, 2015 and after 9:00 AM Friday at The Bridge Church, 1345 Market St., Linwood, PA 19061


Funeral Service: 10:00 AM Friday, December 4, 2015 at The Bridge Church


Burial: Philadelphia Memorial Park


In lieu of flowers, memorial donations may be made to the paws4people foundation, a non-profit Service Dog organization. www.paws4people.org