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James Kirk Obituary
Jul 26, 1945 - Jul 27, 2024
It is with profound sadness that we share the passing of our beloved father, Dr. James "Jim" Edgar Kirk, who left us on July 27, 2024, at the age of 79.
He was preceded in death by his father, James Dewey Kirk, and his mother, June E. Crumpacker Kirk. Jim is survived by his six children: Dr. Jennifer Trathen (Dr. Eric), James (Sarah), Margaret Fisher (Michael), Emilee Kirk Caleel (Dr. George Sarkis), Dr. Michael (Dr. Jenna), Cassadana Weaver (Dr. Mitchell); and his twenty grandchildren: Jack, Grace, and Noah Trathen, James, Charlotte, Theodora, Winslet, Maybelle, and August Kirk, Emma, Aidan, Carsen, and Declan Fisher, Isabella, Elise, and George "Jake" Caleel, Teagan and Connor Kirk, Lyla and Landon Weaver. Jim is also survived by his three beloved younger sisters: Patricia Anderson, Susan Cunningham, Judith Repay; and his former wife, Laura Kirk.
Jim was born in Chicago, IL, on July 26, 1945. He graduated from Chesterton High School in 1963, Indiana University Bloomington with a degree in Zoology in 1968 (phi beta kappa), Loyola University of Chicago School of Dentistry in 1984 (omicron kappa upsilon) and completed his Masters specialty training in Periodontics at Loyola in 1987.
Jim was a father who was truly larger than life. A man's man to the fullest, he was known for his motorcycles, strength, and most of all, being the ultimate family man. He loved his children and grandchildren with all his heart and soul. There were no limits to what he would do to help them. He perpetually pushed his children and grandchildren to seek out higher education; his education spoke for itself. Jim was a skilled periodontist who treated people well and always did what was right. If he were still with us, he'd most likely be reminiscing about jet skiing in Florida with his children, asking how your loved ones are doing, or asking if he could help you with anything. He will be forever missed.
From your six sons and daughters and your 20 grandchildren, thank you, Papa, for everything.
Funeral service will be held at EDMONDS AND EVANS FUNERAL HOME, 517 Broadway, Chesterton, IN, 46304, on Saturday, August 3, 2024, at 12:00 p.m. Visitation will take place from 10:00 a.m. until the time of service at 12:00 p.m. Gathering for food and drinks 3:00 p.m. – 5:00 p.m. at Sand Creek Country Club Marsh/Creek room at 1001 Sand Creek Dr., Chesterton, IN, 46304.
In lieu of flowers, his family requests a charitable donation be made to the Ogden Dunes Community Fund at https://ogdendunes.in.gov/community-fund-committee/pages/donations.
Online condolences may be made to the family at www.ee-fh.com.
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Edmonds & Evans Funeral Homes - Chesterton Chapel517 Broadway, Chesterton, IN 46304
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12:00 p.m.
Edmonds & Evans Funeral Homes - Chesterton Chapel517 Broadway, Chesterton, IN 46304
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