Jack Birmingham

Jack Birmingham passed away March 28, 2024 with his family by his side.
He was the husband of Paula Birmingham, and they shared almost 41
years of marriage together.
Jack was born in Jacksonville, North Carolina, the son of Grant and Janet
Birmingham. He was graduated from high school in Baltimore and later
from the University of California, Berkley earning a bachelor's degree in
mechanical engineering and juris doctorate from the Berkley School of Law.
Jack was drafted into military service in 1966 and was honorably
discharged in 1970. He was awarded the Distinguished Service Cross in
1969 for his extraordinary heroism in the Vietnam War. Jack was also
awarded the Distinguished Flying Cross, the Silver and Bronze Star and
other military medals. He will be buried at Fort Richardson National
Cemetery.
More than anything else, Jack thoroughly enjoyed the annual deer hunt in
Kodiak with his son and close friends. He loved everything about hunting;
from planning the hunt with various and sundry checklists, successfully
finishing the hunt and butchering his own meat in the kitchen at home. Jack
loved fishing, camping and generally any outdoor activity – as long as it
was in Alaska; particularly any activity that involved doing things with guns,
rifles and fishing poles.
Jack never met a stranger and made many friends over the years wherever
he went. He was always interested in how and what other people were
doing and shared many stories with those he met.
Those left to cherish his memory are his loving wife Paula, son Grant,
sisters Kitty and Anne, his brother Bill, sisters in-law Cathi (Steve) and
Susan (Steve), his nieces Rebecca and Janet, and his many friends.
A memorial service and celebration of Jack's life is planned for June 2,
2024, 2-5 pm at the Viking Hall. Please join us in celebrating this
extraordinary man.