Kenneth William Kirby

Even though Ken has been gone from us for the past four years, I still think of him often and miss him very much. He was an exemplary man in so many ways, especially in his tender care for his wife Bernice as she struggled with Alzheimer's disease. And he was a determined and outspoken advocate for what he believed was right, particularly in his successful effort to get the CDC to include Alzheimer's as a cause of death, so that more funding would be devoted to research on that terrible...

Dr. Kirby was a friend, colleague, and tennis buddy of our father, Don Morgan, at the University of Iowa, and both couples spent their later years at Meth-Wick. Our parents always spoke of Bernice and Ken with great affection and admiration. When our father passed away in April 2015, Dr. Kirby cooked our family a Welsh dinner in Dad's honor. It was an act of loving kindness that we will always remember and cherish.

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Ken was a long time friend of my Dad, Donald Willmott. Ken told me that my dad and he worked together since Ken's first day at Penick and Ford. Dad helped Ken learn the ropes and settle in at Penick and Ford.

Once Dad and Ken were both at Methwick, they shared many activities together. Ken loved to fix meals and my dad was glad to eat them with him. They went to many Community Concerts and municipal concerts in the park.

Dad told us how Ken enjoyed researching...

One of the nicest (in fact, Ken and Bernice were two of the nicest) persons one could ever know. I enjoyed singing with them when I directed the C. R. Concert Chorale, and it was always a treat to be around them. An especially fond memory is from a few years ago when I directed a Coe alumni choir at Homecoming, and Ken brought Bernice so they could both be a part of the reunion. The world desperately needs more people like the Kirbys. Sincerely, Allan Kellar

My thoughts and prayers to the family and friends of Ken Kirby. You will be missed...

My Sincere Sympathy to the family of Ken Kirby. My thoughts and prayers are with you.
I enjoyed playing tuba beside Ken, and our recent conversations at Meth-Wick.
I greatly appreciate Ken's great effort and success in getting the Physician's Handbook changed regarding Alzheimer's death's.
Ken was a wonderful Musician, Friend and Neighbor.

To the family of Ken Kirby: My most sincere sympathy on your loss. Ken was a true gentleman and his devotion to his wife was tremendous. Rest in Peace.

I knew him and his wife through several organizations that my parents are grandparents were in. They were both very nice people and I know he will be missed in the community as well as his family. The importance of shining light on this horrible disease hopefully will help others in the future! Thank you Ken for your tireless work on this issue.