kirk Earl Donald

He was born in Independence Missouri to Von and Betty Jo Kirk. Don enlisted in the Air Force in October 1972 and served all over the United States and the world. He Met Ssgt Patricia McCloskey at Beale AFB, California in 1985. They were married in 1987 and enjoyed 29 years of marriage. Don retired from the Air Force in 1992, moved his family to California and stated working for the government again, He retired a second time in 2014. Don was very proud of his service to his county. He loved sports of all kinds especially Kansas City Chiefs Football and Kansas City Royals Baseball. He enjoyed playing Santa Claus and sometimes he looked the part.

He was preceded in death by his father, father in law, two beloved sisters, one brother in law, two great nephews, and many aunts, uncles, cousin. Don is survived by his wife, Patricia, Children, Donald Kirk II, Jennifer Kirk-Gonsalves (David) and Melissa Kirk. He is also survived by his mother Betty Jo Kirk, one brother, two sisters, three grandsons, one great grandson and many beloved cousins, nieces and nephews. The family asks that you remember Don healthy and strong, a little bit ornery with a twinkle in his eye. He was stubborn as a Missouri Mule, Hard Worker, honest and generous. We wish to thank all the doctors, nurses and staff at the VA Hospital in Palo Alto for their professional care of Don.

A celebration of life will be held on Friday November 11, 2016 at 1:00pm in the Garden of Valor at Lakewood Memorial Park. Throughout his illness Don wanted us to remember that "Life Goes on"