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Henry Carter Kirk of Pass Christian died peacefully at home on Tuesday, September 26th. He was 88. Mr. Kirk was born on September 6, 1918 in Hillside, New Jersey.
Following graduation from Rutgers University, he proudly served his country in the U.S. Army from 1940 until 1945 during World War II. He was in the first wave of the landing at Omaha Beach on June 6, 1944; was wounded and taken prisoner in the Battle of the Bulge in December 1944; and was the recipient of numerous Purple Hearts among other decorations.
Following the war, he joined U.S. Steel, where he was EVP of Shipping & Transportation for 10 years before forming his own logistics company, operating globally. He was a member of the National Cargo Bureau, the American Ex-Prisoners of War, the Plimsoll Club of New Orleans and the Pass Christian Yacht Club.
He was married in 1961 to Karen Margrethe Dalsgaard of Denmark. They lived in New York City; Greenwich, Connecticut; Hattiesburg and Jackson, Mississippi; New Orleans, Louisiana and Pass Christian, Mississippi.
He is survived by his wife of 45 years, Karen, their son, Niels Carter Kirk and his wife Karin de Besche Kirk, their daughter, Elizabeth Kirk Weymouth and her husband, Philip Blackburn Weymouth III, and four loving grandsons, Philip Riegel Weymouth, Henry Carter Weymouth, Oscar Alexander Carter Kirk and James Blackburn Weymouth.
A memorial service will be held on Saturday, September 30th, 2006, at 11:00 a.m. at Trinity Church on 125 Church Avenue in Pass Christian. In lieu of flowers, the family prefers that donations be made to Trinity Episcopal Church, P.O. Box 459, Pass Christian, MS 39571, to facilitate the church's recovery from Hurricane Katrina.
Bradford-O'Keefe Funeral Home, O'Neal Road, Gulfport, is in charge of arrangements.
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Diana de Besche
October 3, 2006
Dear Karen, Niels, Elizabeth and family.
My deepest thoughts are with you all.
Love from Diana de Besche
Anne-Dorthe Suenson
October 3, 2006
Dear Karen, Neils, Elizabeth and families.
Our deepest sympathies to you at this sad time. Our thoughts and prayers are with you.
Anne-Dorthe and Leonard (England)
Wilhelm & Anita Giertsen
October 2, 2006
Dear Karen, Niels, Elizabeth and family.
We remember with great joy the good times we shared with Henry. He had a wonderful sense of humor and a twinkle in his eye.
Best regards, Wilhelm, Anita, Jeanette, Trine and Rikke Giertsen
Ace and Susan Crary
September 30, 2006
Dear Mrs Kirk, Elizaberh and Kirk family,
Our prayers and sympathies are with you. Mr. Kirk's life will live on through the wonderful legacy he left with Elizabeth and her children, Philip, Carter and Jamie.
Love, Ace and Susan
Jens & Ninni Bünemann de Besche
September 30, 2006
Dear Karen, Elizabeth and Niels with family.
Our warmest thoughts and feelings are with you all.
With much love from Jens,Ninni,Rebekka,Philip,Thea Margrethe and Anne Bünemann de Besche
Cynthia Cooke
September 29, 2006
Dearest Karen, Niels, Elizabeth and families,
Harry was the finest of men and the dearest of friends. I have been blessed to call him my adopted father for the last 20 years and Ed and I will cherish all our memories of the many beautiful times we all spent together.
Cindy and Ed Cooke
Walter Keenan
September 29, 2006
Dear Karen and Kirk Family-
Our thoughts and prayers are with you all.
With much love,
Walter, Susan, Henry & William
Charlie Weymouth
September 29, 2006
For Karen, Elizabeth and Each Member of the Family: The Last of the Old Guard now passes in final review. He was a true combat hero, and from this perspective, a most gracious and giving Husband--friend to many. What a Grandfather for the Weymouth Grand Nephews and those beyond to forever honor. My sincere thoughts to Each of the Kirk and Philip Weymouth clan. Uncle Charlie
Charles Diermann
September 29, 2006
Karen,
Our thoughts and prayers are with you and your family.
Chuck & Susie Diermann
The Staff and Management of Bradford O'Keefe Funeral Homes
September 29, 2006
We extend our sincere sympathy and value your trust during this time of remembrance and reflection. We pledge our support now and in the future.
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