David Kirk Alexander Sr.

David Kirk Alexander Sr. passed away on Sunday November 30th 2025, at the age of 98. Kirk was the son of Robert T. Alexander and Oda Alexander. Born in Telluride in 1927 he was raised in Norwood. At a young age he started running sheep with his father on Wilson Mesa, it was nothing for him to saddle his horse and ride from Norwood to Telluride on a regular basis by himself, spending most of his time in sheep camp as a child.

Kirk graduated from Norwood High in 1945, and joined the Army in 1946. He was honorably discharged in 1947 with a WWII Victory, and an Army of Occupation Medal. Marrying the love of his life Kathleen “Kay” Ray in July of 1949, they settled down in Norwood to raise their three children, David, Karen, Kerry. Taking over his fathers ranch in 1960, he would go on to run sheep and/or cattle for the rest of his life. Still spending every summer on Wilson Mesa or in the mountains and basins around Telluride. There wasn’t a basin or a trail that he didn’t know and have a story about. Ranching was what he loved, his favorite days were those spent in the saddle.

He was asked once what his favorite memory was; “How do you go back over a favorite one when everything you done, you enjoyed it”

Kirk is preceded in death by his father and mother Bob and Oda Alexander, four sisters, Irene Kinion, Helen Heald, Mary Sue Watley and Betsy Davis, along with two brothers, Robert Alexander Jr. and Joseph “Guy” Alexander.

He is survived by his wife Kathleen “Kay” Alexander, with his legacy continuing on through his three children, Dave (Katie) Alexander, Karen Alexander, and Kerry (Cindy) Alexander, 7 grandchildren, and 10 great-grandchildren. All whom brought him great pride and joy.

His stories and laughter will be greatly missed by all who knew and loved him. May we all live as Kirk did, enjoying every moment of everyday and never picking a favorite memory as all of them are our favorite.

Funeral services will be held on Saturday December 13, 2025 at 11am at Crippen Funeral Home, 802 E Main St, Montrose, CO 81401. Graveside services will be held at the Norwood Cemetery following the services (approx. 2pm). There will be reception to follow at the Norwood Community Center, 1670 Naturita St, Norwood, CO 81423. (approx. 2:45)