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ZIRKLE JACK C. ZIRKLE (Age 89) On July 2, 2008 at Potomac Hospital in Woodbridge, beloved husband of the late Margaret Cardwell Zirkle. Following his Army service in WWII he was a homebuilder and land developer in northern VA. He founded New Adventures in Prayer and was founder and president of The Zirkle Family Association. His hobbies included gardening, beekeeping, and walking. His deep faith affected every aspect of his life and will remain a part of his legacy. Mr. Zirkle is survived by daughters Susan Skarin and Debbie Koth (Robert), grandchildren Bradley and wife Sachiko, Jeffrey and wife Olya, Jonathan Skarin, and Katherine Koth; great grandchildren, Jackson and Miki Skarin; sisters, Charlotte Kohlhaas and Junelin Yates. Family will receive friends from 1 to 2 p.m. on Monday, July 7, 2008 at National Funeral Home, 7842 Lee Hwy, Falls Church, VA 22042 followed by a service at 2 p.m.
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Robert Andrews
July 6, 2008
I only knew Jack for a little while and at the very end of his life. In the course of my genealogical research and ownership of the Zirkle Mill, I came across his name many times. To my astonishment, he lived a few miles from me in Northern Virginia.
As his father owned the Zirkle Mill many years ago, we had a common bond. I was very grateful to be given his collection of books.
Last year, I was at the mill tending the grounds when suddenly Jack and his daughter appeared around the corner. I was very pleased to have a picture taken with him on the back porch of the mill. I also showed him the signature of his father on the side of a grain bin in the basement, a signature from the 1930's.
He got quite animated talking about that time and he seemed robust and full of life. One year later he has gone to meet his maker. Such is the frailty of human life.
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