Monard Kirkham Kindley

Monard Kirkham Kindley of Post Falls, Idaho, passed away quietly at the age of 93 on October 2nd 2026. He was the third child and only son of Charles Monard and Georgina Kindley. Monard “Kirk” was born in Stillwater, Oklahoma and grew up in La Feria, Texas. Kirk participated in athletics and learned to work on cars at a local gas station. After high school, he enlisted in the Army. Shortly after he left the Army, he joined the Air Force. Kirk traveled the world being stationed at various Air Force bases which included three tours of duty in Vietnam. He rose in rank working on B-52s and other aircraft. While stationed in Portland in 1955 he was featured in Hot Rod Magazine with his modified Studebaker Commander. After twenty-six years of military service, he retired to civilian life with his wife Jerene, daughter Cherie, and son Monty. Kirk was very proud of his military service to his country. People would often thank him for his service. He would thank them and tell them, “I would do it again.”

Kirk was known to be a very kind and generous man who often went out of his way to help someone in need which could include working on cars and computers, but he could fix just about anything. Kirk was a kind and loving husband, father, and grandfather. He was a life-long member of the American Legion and Disabled American Veterans. Kirk supported Jerene in founding the North Idaho Quilts of Valor and traveled with her to present quilts to deserving veterans. Kirk was active as an officer in the Disabled American Veterans which actively participated in funding the Veterans Home in Post Falls, Idaho.

Kirk lived a good, long life and will be missed and fondly remembered by many. He is survived by his wife Jerene, children Cherie (Allan) of Spokane Valley, Monty (Tonya) of Liberty Lake and DeeAnne (Kevin) of Oregon City; and grandchildren Chelsea, Spenser, Kenny, Clint, Connor and Gabe, as well as great grandchildren McKenzie and Isabelle.

The family would like to thank Auburn Crest Hospice of Coeur d’Alene for their kind and caring help and support. The family is also thankful for the caregivers from Home Instead who took such good care of Kirk.

A memorial service will be held on October 12th at 1:00 at Hazen & Jaeger Valley Funeral Home, 1306 N Pines, Spokane Valley.