Howard R. Van Kirk

Dear Barb and family,

How we loved that guy....and you! This is a great photo, and we're so glad to read all about Howard. Just wish it weren't an obituary. It's hard to believe. I'm so sorry we were out of town for the service. I wish we'd known him longer and better, but thank goodness for the SF church and especially, VanderKamp. We send our deepest sympathy. 60 years of marriage... and I bet they flew by.

My thoughts and prayers are with you in your time of grief. May your memories bring you comfort.

Dear Barb,
Howard was my first employer in the newspaper business and I couldn't have had a better boss. He was very patient and kind to me and I'll never forget that experience. My heartfelt condolences to you and your family.

Dear Barb and family Sorry for your loss.The picture of Howard was perfect.When I think of him he always had a smile and a camer in his hand or close by.He will be missed by everyone who knew him. Bill Sullivan

Dear Barb and family. My most profound sympathies. But as I look back on the mere 20 years that I knew Howard, I find myself not crying, but smiling, not because of his death, but because of his life. I loved his writing, his choir voice, his love of humanity and family, his sneak trips onto our porch for a bourbon during the Pageant of Bands and his moustache... I share your pain in the loss of this iconic and amazing man, husband and father, he will simply never be forgotten...

My thoughts and prayers are with the VanKirk family.
I met Howard in 1976 when I performed in my first SCP production.
I also delivered The Reveille in my neighborhood in Waterloo.
He was a man that was respected and he will be missed.
May he rest in peace.

Dear Barb and family,
So very sorry for your loss. Howard was a wonderful friend and mentor. Am so glad that I had an opportunity to catch up with him a few summers ago. Keeping all of you in my prayers.

Steve & Lori,
My thoughts and prayers are with you. Your Dad's imprint will stay on Seneca Falls through his many good works and caring concern for his community.

To the Van Kirk family-may all of your good memories help you through this difficult time. Thinking of you.

May your hearts soon be filled with wonderful memories of joyful times together as you celebrate a life well lived.

Dear Barbara and Family,
Our sincere condolences on the passing of a man with true integrity. You are all in our prayers.
Emmy and Denny Marino

To the entire Van Kirk family, my thoughts and prayers are with you all.

Dear Barb and family: Words certainly aren't much comfort at a time like this, but Bob and I want you to know how very, very sorry we are to learn of Howard's passing. We hope it helps to know that so many others share your sorrow--and that you and he are in our prayers--We send our most heartfelt sympathy to you all--May you find peace and comfort in your cherished memories of him..and may God grant Howard's beautiful soul eternal rest.

May God bless you and your family in this time of sorrow.

WILLIAM BORDNER, (VANKIRK).

To the Van Kirk family
I always enjoyed our conversations, Howard was a wealth of knowledge for me, I hold him in high regard.
He was always working on a home project and it was a privledge to be able to help him.
He will be missed, but know he was a good family man and an asset to our community .
My thoughts and prayers are with you.

To me, Howard was the heart of Seneca Falls. He was a fine journalist and a wonderful human being. I am so grateful to have known him.

This is very sad news... Harold was a great gentleman...

Howard was such a fixture in my life-a wonderful mentor and friend! I will never forget him or my years in Seneca Falls! Even though it had been a few years since I had seen him he was never too far away in my thoughts. I will truly miss him!

To all the VanKirks:
Please know and try to be comforted in your loss, by the fact of how well loved and regarded Howard was. It was my pleasure to work for/with him for several years, and he was ever smart, reasonable, and loveable. He will be remembered fondly indeed.

Loving regards,

Dear Barb and Family: I will always value the good advice that Howard gave me during my years on the Village Board. He was anchor to me when needed, and always a compass for Seneca Falls and Seneca County.
So very sorry, but the community was so lucky to have him.
Thinking of you at this time.
Ann M. Cramer

Dear Barbara and Family,

Our sincere sympathy
Dr. Fred anad Ginny Riegel