Robert Kirk

Robert George "Bob" Kirk was born on July 2, 1934, to Job and Lydia Kirk in Minot, North Dakota. He was the second of their two sons. In 1945, the family relocated to Seattle, Washington, where Bob attended West Seattle High School. While working his way through college, he enlisted in the U.S. Air Force during the Korean War and proudly earned his wings.

After completing his military service, Bob began his career with Northwest Airlines. His first assignment took him to Spokane, Washington, where he would be surrounded by beautiful stewardesses, but only one caught his eye, a miss Billie Jo Aldy. The couple married on February 1, 1960, and welcomed their daughter Dianna the following fall. Bob's career led the family to several homes, including Seattle and Colorado, where their sons Rob and Barry were born. In 1968, they settled in Pleasanton, California where Bob enjoyed taking his children to the Oakland A's baseball games.

In 1974, the family moved to an 80-acre farm in Onalaska, Washington. Bob, flying then for Delta Airlines (yes, he really was Captain Kirk) until his retirement in 1992. Bob and Billie then moved from rainy Washington to sunny Arizona and then onto Las Cruces, New Mexico. They enjoyed traveling all over the world and visiting family.

Bob was preceded in death by his daughter Dianna (Joe) Stark and son Barry Kirk. He is survived by his devoted wife of 64 years, Billie Jo; son Rob (Kristin) Kirk; granddaughters Kate Stark, Danielle (Dustin) Roberts, Alex Stark; and grandsons Sam and Thomas Kirk.

The family will hold a private memorial service. In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to Mesilla Valley Hospice in Las Cruces, New Mexico. May Bob's memory bring comfort to all who knew him.