Stan Van Gundy’s wife Kimberly passed away last week at the age of 61. She was a former NBA coach and analyst. The loss of a lady renowned for her generosity and love is lamented by the family and the sports community.
Stan Van Gundy had a long-lasting romance with Kimberly despite being well-known for his coaching roles with the Miami Heat, Orlando Magic, Detroit Pistons, and New Orleans Pelicans. When Stan was the head coach of the men’s basketball team at Castleton State College in Vermont in the middle of the 1980s, their journey began there. They became closer as time went on, and on May 28, 1998, they said “I do.” They recently celebrated their 25th wedding anniversary.
In a moving statement last week, Kimberly’s sister, Catherine, said, “I lost my big sister Kimberly Abbott Van Gundy on Wednesday.” All who knew Kimberly agreed with Catherine’s sentiment that she was loved and will be sorely missed. “Rest in peace, Kim” echoed the sorrow in her loved ones’ hearts.
Kimberly left behind a legacy of generosity, kindness, and compassion. Her charitable endeavors and commitment to having a positive impact on her community are attested to on her obituary page, which attests to her unwavering love for those around her.
Kimberly’s cause of death is still unknown, so her friends, family, and admirers are left to think back on her life rather than the specifics of her passing. She leaves behind four children: Shannon, Michael, Alison, and Kelly in addition to her grieving husband Stan.
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