Kirk, Kenneth W. – 1930-2010

BUSH, CAVITT, DAVIS, KIRK, MC ILRATH

Posted By: JCGS Volunteer
Date: 6/4/2010 at 14:13:11

A funeral service for Kenneth Wayne “Kenny” Kirk will be at 10:30 a.m. Saturday, May 29, 2010, at the Cornerstone Bible Fellowship in Newton, Iowa. A visitation with the family will be from 5 to 8 p.m. Friday, May 28, at Pence-Reese Funeral Home in Newton, which has been entrusted with the arrangements. As an expression of sympathy, memorials may be made in Kenneth’s name.
The son of Wayne and Anna Mary (Bush) Kirk of Spickard, Mo., Kenny was born on Aug. 16, 1930. He attended the Spickard schools and, after moving to the Newton area, drove a semi for K Line Trucks and worked at the Deep Rock Service Station. He served his country in the Iowa National Guard and later as a tank commander during the post-Korean War Conflict. He completed his aviation airframe and powerplant maintenance certification and was employed by Johnson Aviation Inc. of Newton for more than 30 years.
Kenny was united in marriage to Donna Francis Cavitt in Cedar Rapids, Iowa, on Nov. 29, 1952. He devoted his life to family and friends, was a private pilot, enjoyed airshows and all things related to aviation, racing cars, traveling and camping.
Kenny died on Monday, May 25, 2010, at his home in Newton. He was preceded in death by his parents; his wife, Donna, in 1989; and brothers, Robert Kirk and Clifford Kirk.
Those left to honor his memory include a daughter, Karla Kay (Paul) McIlrath of Des Moines; his sons, Keven Wayne (Renee) Kirk of Marshalltown, Kenneth William Kirk of Newton and Kenton Willis “Willie” Kirk of Marshalltown, and seven grandchildren, Philip P.(Jessica) McIlrath, Leah D. McIlrath, Kyle W. Kirk, Vanessa L. Kirk, Nickolus W. Kirk, Allie R. Kirk and Kenton W. Kirk Jr. He is also survived by his cousin, Nellie Davis of Newton. He will be missed by his little buddy, Winker the poodle, as well.
(Interment: Newton Union Cemetery, Newton, IA)
Source: Newton Daily News; Thursday, May 27, 2010