Herbert KIRK Obituary
December 28, 1932 – February 25, 2014
After a three week struggle with a number of health issues, Herb passed away on February 25, at age 81. He was predeceased by his parents, Pauline and Ted; his brother, Bob and sister, Ruth. He will be fondly remembered and sadly missed by his wife of 56 years, Ann; his son, Dean (Barb); daughter, Lori; sister, Carol MacDonald (Jim); Muffin; and numerous nieces, nephews, cousins and friends. Born in Kelowna, he grew up in Vernon and Vancouver. After graduating from Kits High School and a stint in the Air Force, he enjoyed a career in the Insurance industry which culminated with his own Agency on Main Street for over 15 years. His leisure time was spent curling and golfing and he had many happy days on his boat, fishing while cruising the BC coastline. He then became interested in restoring Model A Ford cars. After retiring, most of his time was spent working on and driving his 1928 Roadster and 1931 Pick Up. He belonged to the Pacific Model A Club and Totem Model A & T Club where he enjoyed the camaraderie of like minded car enthusiasts. He also belonged to an Old Engines group and enjoyed the time spent with the other members. For 10 years he has appreciated participating with others in various activities provided by the Healthy Heart program. A donation to the BC Heart & Stroke Foundation or BC Cancer Society would be appreciated. No funeral by request.
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Amelia Bradaric
March 22, 2014
Dear Ann,
We are so sad to hear about your loss. We will miss Herb walking by with Muffin.
Wishing you Strength and Peace in the days ahead.
Amelia Bradaric & Family
(Ellen Dickson grand-daughter)
Christina Brigola
March 6, 2014
Dear Ann, Lori and Dean, I send extend my condolences to your family. My prayers and thoughts are with you. Lori, the times I meet your dad, he made me laugh and that has always stayed with me.
George&Maureen Tsuchiya
March 5, 2014
To Ann and family,
Our deepest sympathy at this time of sorrow.
March 4, 2014
Dear Ann and Family...our deepest condolences on your loss of Herb..he was a great guy..and will be missed by all. Hugs, Wally and Maureen Peters
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Linda Smith
March 3, 2014
To Dean and Barb and family,
I am very sorry to hear about the loss of your father ... our deepest condolences to you all. Our thoughts and prayers are extended to you during this difficult time.
don & carla Broeder
March 2, 2014
Daughter Carla and myself(Don)wish to express our condolences to the family. We both greatly enjoyed visiting with Herb at car and old engine events . Herb will be sadly missed by many . Don
March 2, 2014
To the extended family of Herbert Thomas Kirk.
My wife Helene and I extend our deep and heartfelt condolences to all of you in the grievous loss of your loved one, the head of the family, at what is considered a young age by today's standards. It truly came as a shock to both of us!
Herb and I have been close friends for many long years because of our connection in the Genera.l Insurance Business, and because of our association in the Honorable Order of the Blue Goose, International.
We also have a connection in other ways. We both started our careers in working for insurance companies and later became Insurance Agents. Other very close friends also were involved, one being Bill Jardine , who was the first to become an agent by buying out an existing agent on Main Street which he later sold to Herb. Another close friend and ex- company man was Frank Petura, who also shared space in Bill Jardine's office, as an agent. In 1970. the company I worked for, as Bracnh Manager, decided to leave Canada and as I did not want to go to Denver, Colorado, I quit and and started my own agency, called John Ross Insurance Service, Ltd.. I bought a very small agency on west Broadway, near Burrard. Street, The building had been sold so I moved in with Bill Jardine , at his invitation as a dear friend. Six months later , I bought out an other agency on Broadway just 3 stores west of Burrard Street and move in, August 1971. Some fourteen years later, Herb wanted to buy my agency but I was not ready to sell yet. Not too long later, he bought my friend, Bill Jardine's business. I may be a bit out on dates and timing.
For years later, Frank Petura, Herb Kirk and I attended Blue Goose lunches and meetings together, usually in New Westminster . We went in one car!
Herb was born in Kelowna and raised in Vernon I was born near Revelstoke and was raised ans schooled there, until I joined the army on June 22, 1940. I had a lot of experience in Vernon over the years and it was almost like a second home to me.
Or deep regrets on you loss and my loss of a very dear friend.
Helene and John Ross
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