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Donald Kirby Obituary
Donald Lee Kirby, 78, of Battle Ground, went to be with his Lord and Savior on Sunday, August 21, 2016 after losing his short battle with cancer. He was born in Altamont, IL and had resided in the Battle Ground area for 28 years. Donald spent 3 ½ years in the Navy and was retired from J&L Steel Company in East Chicago after working there for 40 years. His hobbies included fishing, watching and participating in racing, building race cars, time with family, and traveling. Donald was one of those guys who could fix almost anything and was always willing to help anyone that he could.
There will be a Celebration of Life service to honor Donald on Saturday, August 27, 2016 at the Battle Ground United Methodist Church, 201 Tipton Street, Battle Ground. Visitation will be from 12 p.m. to 2 p.m. with the Celebration at 2 p.m. His body has been donated for science research as that was his strong desire. We encourage casual attire as he was not a dress-up kind of guy and preferred his blue jeans or shorts.
He is survived by his wife, Phyllis; four sons, Don (wife Trish) of Monticello, Ted (wife Paula) of Tennessee, Joe of Lafayette, and Marc of Ohio; a stepdaughter, Jennifer Hardesty of Battle Ground; and sisters, Edith Norwood of Buck Creek and Sallie Brown of Louisiana. Also surviving are 19 grandchildren and 18 great-grandchildren.
In lieu of flowers, memorial donations may be made to Battle Ground United Methodist Church or to Shriner's Hospitals for Children-Cincinnati (c/o Donor Development, 3229 Burnet Ave., Cincinnati, OH 45229). Envelopes will be available at the church. You may Light a Candle of Hope in remembrance of Donald and sign his online guestbook by visiting www.fisherfuneralchapel.com
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Lori
August 27, 2016
Joe, I am very sorry for your loss. I have never had the opportunity to meet your dad but I have had the privilege of having you in my life and through knowing you, I know this man must have been extraordinary, honorable, dedicated, loving and kind. May his legacy "continue" to live on through you!
Remember, "there is a hello after good-bye!"❤
Always, Lori
Frank Erfurth
August 26, 2016
Death leaves a heartache that no one can heal, but our friendship leaves a memory that no one can steal. Rest in peace my good friend. See you on the other side.
Dean Hines
August 24, 2016
Great Man, Gonna miss you Uncle Don
Phil & Sharon Zell
August 24, 2016
Please accept our deepest sympathy
Cheryl Oliver
August 24, 2016
I went to Dons garage many times with my brother who was a great friend of Dons. He always has a story to tell and a laugh to share. Don will be missed by many.Cheryl Oliver
August 24, 2016
A truly remarkable man, to those that had the opportunity to get to know him. Hugs to you Phyllis and RIP Don. I will miss you!
Susan Bowman
Sue Grant
August 24, 2016
Phyllis and family I am so sorry to hear of your loss. Sending prayers for you and your family from KY.
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