Dr. Arthur Michael Joseph Kyle

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Dr. ARTHUR MICHAEL JOSEPH KYLE

(Age 49)

Died on Sunday, August 5, 2007 at his home in Huntington Beach, CA. Dr. Kyle was born at Fort Belvoir, Virginia.

He is survived by his wife, Jody; his father, Arthur J. Kyle of Falls Church, VA; three sisters and two brothers.

He earned a B.S. in Chemical Engineering from the University of Virginia in 1982, a M.S. in Electrical and Computer Engineering (1990) and a Ph.D. in Electrical Engineering and Applied Mathematics (1995) from George Mason University.

Dr. Kyle worked as a Chemical Engineer, Electrical Engineer, Aerospace Engineer and as a Deputy Program & Program Manager on national defense contracts. He had previously worked for General Electric, International Paper and IBM. He also worked at the Goddard Space Flight Center, NASA, for ten years on satellite attitude control. He joined Boeing S&C in 1998. His most recent position was Director in the Integrated Defense Systems program.

Dr. Kyle was also an avid traveler and adventurer. He traveled extensively in Central America, the Caribbean, Australia, New Zealand, and the United States. He rode motorcycles and was certified in advanced scuba diving. Dr. Kyle was a private pilot, and he built and test flew a two-person RotorWay helicopter.

Not withstanding his many professional accomplishments his biggest achievement was the regard, admiration, and love that his intelligence, drive, integrity, and compassion earned from those who knew him. We miss him and mourn his loss.

The family will receive friends on Sunday, August 12 from 4 p.m. to 6 p.m. at Murphy's Funeral Home, 1102 W. Broad St., Falls Church, VA. A funeral service will be held at St. Philip Catholic Church, 7500 St. Philips Ct., Falls Church on Monday, August 13 at 10:30 a.m. Followed by interment at Fairfax Memorial Park, 9900 Braddock Road, Fairfax, VA.

In lieu of flowers, contributions may be made to The American Society for the Prevention of Cruelty to Animals, 424 E. 92nd St., New York, NY 10128-6804.