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From the family, let me say thank you to everyone who has and who will continue to pray for Angie and her family. This type of support is very valuable to her.
Thank you, and God bless…
-Mike Stephenson
CleverPawn at gmail.com
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Kirk was a devoted husband, a loving father, and a great friend. He served his church and its members faithfully his whole life. Not just in his area, he made efforts to help out wherever he could. He gave of his time and his talents and was never one to shirk away from helping anyone in need. He was a dear friend and brother to me personally, and I will miss him.
Until we meet again, bro….
I met Kirk in 9th grade Science class when we were assigned to be lab partners. Anderson, Babbitt. Random, but we became friends.
Kirk was a really quirky guy in high school- he once bought me dessert, and then asked me to go and get his wallet that he’d left in the car. So silly.
We hung out quite a bit, just as friends. Usually, he’d just come over without calling and “tell” me where or what we doing that day. Again, goof ball. 🙂
He finally started giving me more serious answers after he met his wife, Angela. He also told me how badly he wanted to be called, “Daddy.” I was overjoyed for him that he got to have that come true.
My thoughts and prayers are with Angela and the children. Both now and for years to come. May God watch over you and bless you, and may He make you stronger than you ever thought you could be. My heart is with you all.
I have known Kirk since we were little kids. We went to church together in the Boise 7th Ward, attended Whitney Elementary, South Jr. High, and Borah High School together. I recently got to see him in a kilt…as a groomsman…at our good friend Dan Johnson’s wedding. His wife and children are beautiful. Kirk was a WONDERFUL trombone player. We started in Band when we were in 5th grade and continued through High School. He started on the trombone and I played the alto saxophone when we were just 11 years old. Kirk was always a jokester and a fun spirit. Sympathies to his wife and children and a GOOD LIFE and legacy he left for all of us who were privileged to have known him. Regards, Janna Garner Langham~
Hello, all.
I am sorry to hear this sad news. I was friends with Kirk in high school, we both played the trombone in band and in jazz band together. He was a good friend, always the one to temper the rest of ours’ wild sides, and always smiling and having fun.
I lost touch with Kirk after high school, having seen him only once since then, but I still regarded him as a friend.
If anyone has any questions about aviation, the regulations he and his plane flew under, etc. please feel free to contact me, I am an airline Captain and an instructor pilot and have flown for over 20 years and would be happy to field them.
My condolences go to him and his family. He will be missed.
Michael Groner
mgroner@cableone.net
This is sad news. Although I knew him as an ocassional customer at TVS, I felt Kirk was a good and sincere person.
I met Kirk in 6th grade, Mr.Carpenter’s class. I remember Kirk as a friendly but reserved shy kid. He was friends with Marshall Eldridge who was my boyfriend back then. The two of them would ride their bikes by my house until I came out. Kirk was in boyscouts with my brothers and they were just as shocked and saddened by his death as myself.
I did not know Kirk’s wife or children but extend my condolensces to them. You and the world have lost a great man.
Shortly after Kirks Mom passed away I moved into their home and lived with Kirk and Eric in Boise on Palouse street. I have very funny and good memories of those times. I remember Kirk wanted to be a pilot and dressed and acted like one. He was so studious and professional. I was a wreckless and rowdy kid at the time. I think we clashed a bit but I have nothing but good memories and respect for him. This accident came as quite a shock and my heartfelt condolences are extended to his beautiful wife and children. Kirk was an amazing friend to my brother Dan also. Kirk If there are any apologies to be made I’m sorry. You were a good man. I admired your dream and pursuit of it. What I wouldn’t give for one more time sitting on the living room floor laughing at Murphy Brown like we all used too. To your family. My heart breaks for you but I know that you are strong. There will be challenges ahead but you have good friends and family to help support you. Lean on them and take comfort in them.
Having a son who is ten years old and is living his dream of being a pilot it scares the hell out of me. He went for his first helicopter ride two weekends ago. The pilot let him fly most of the trip. He’s flown many different air craft since his first flight on my lap at 5 years old when he took control and flew us all over the valley. I have not seen the intensity of the dream and the passion since Kirk all those many years ago. Nothing would make me change my sons dreams despite the risks. My son never knew Kirk but he sat in my lap and read the news with me and he shed a tear for a fellow pilot. It is his love. It was one of Kirks too. Take comfort in knowing he’s still around and with you. I believe that with all my heart. Eric. I love you man and I’m so sorry. I wanted so badly to come down with Dan this weekend. My thoughts and heart is with you guys. Let me know if there is anything I can do. Josh
As a coworker of Kirk’s, I was able to enjoy some 5 years of friendship with him. I also was priveleged to know his beautiful wife, Angie and his adorable children.
Kirk was such a fun person to work with and I never heard anything but enthusiasm whenever I asked for his help. I will miss him and his smiling face. Our company has lost a very important link.
Angie, my prayers are with you and I ask that you be comforted in the days to come. Please ask if there is anything that I can do for you. I really hope that we hear from you from time to time. I will think of a friend often.
Sincerely,
Kathy Toole
Angie,
I was so sorry to hear about Kirk and wanted to let you know that you are in our thoughts and prayers.
Kellie Lowe
Our heartfelt sympathies to Angie and the kids. Wish we lived closer so we could be of some small comfort in your time of sorrow.
Love from your California relatives,
Aunt Ann Stephenson
Cary Stephenson
Brian Stephenson
Jill Morris
I am a neighbor or Kirk and his family. My wife and I were very sad to hear of his passing. We hope that we can find ways to help with this hard time for them. It has been an absolute pleasure to have known Kirk. He will be missed in our community. Kirk has been a great source of good influence.
To my friend Angie. I heard about your sweetheart on the news and I cried so hard. You are in my prayers. Kirk was a good man. I still remember your wedding day and how happy we all were. Life seems to have passed and now we wish we could capture just one more moment with you and your family. Your children are beautiful and I am so happy for you that you finally got your kids here on earth. I still remember seeing the twins for the first time and what a proud Daddy Kirk was.
I have known Angie since we were kids. She was in my wedding line, as I was in hers. I love you so much and our friendship still means so much to me.
You are all in our prayers.
Your friend
Laneea
Angie, you and your family are in my prayers. I was so sad to hear the news. Please know that there are many of us here at Harland Clarke that are praying for you.
Love,
Stephani Singer
Angie we just wanted to let you know how much we love you and you are in our prayers! Macee and me were talking about all the things that Kirk has done for us over the years. Macee thought it was so awesome when Kirk helped her with her school project by making that video for her. She watches it often. Then he also made that wonderful video for my mom’s funeral and that will always be something that we cherish. He was so selfless and giving. He never wanted praise or recognition for anything he did. We love and miss him very much.
Love you!
Ashleigh, Macee and Alana
Angie –
I was saddened to hear of your loss and wanted to let you know that you are in my prayers and my thoughts during this time.
May the Lord bless you and your family with strength, faith and courage. Many of us here at Harland Clarke are thinking of you.
Sincerely,
Tasha Pe’a
Dear Angie and family – We truly enjoyed spending time with you, Kirk and your darling children over at Troy and Ame’s. We are here to help in any way that we can. Our love, thoughts and prayers are always with you and your family. -Bill and Amber DeBirk
Angie,
We are so sorry to hear about Kirk. You and your family have been in our thoughts and prayers. Vaughn and I have awesome memories of you while we were at Clarke. We are so glad to have had that chance to know you and your family. Vaughn remembers a party he went to at your house when you were team leaders and Kirk made the best shrimp on the grill. He hasn’t had better shrimp since. We will always remember him and the few times we had the chance to get to know him. You will be in our prayers always!
Love,
Vaughn (Drew) & Alison Hixson
We’ve known Kirk and Angie for a few years. I was their home teacher for a few years before we were called to serve together in the Elder’s Quorum Presidency. He was a great guy to serve with and we had many great times together.
After a while, Kirk became our home teacher and my boys absolutely love him. We’ll miss the times when Logan would say, “Hey Kiiirrrkk” and tell him some corny joke. Kirk would just roll his eyes and smile. My boys adored him and will miss him a lot.
He was such a good guy. I really wish I could have spent more time with him. I’m glad we were able to get to know him as well as we did. He will definitely be missed.
Angie, you are in our prayers and we will do what we can to help. You are a wonderful woman and I know you’ll find a way to get through this. We’re here for you if you need anything.
I was a co-worker of Kirk’s back when he worked at UPS. We meet in our training class. I truly enjoyed his friendship and humor. He was an amazing man and friend. I had the opportunity to fly with him one day in a plane we rented. It was one of the greatest days of my life. I will never forget him doing the zero gravity thing to me as he would look over and laugh at my reaction. Needless to say it was awesome! It is with much sadness that I learned of his death. Angie my prayers are with you and your beautiful kids. Kirk will truly be missed.
We will miss Kirk’s “kirky” sense of humor and the smile that went along with it. It was fun to get together with all four of us. Thank goodness Paul and Kirk understood each other senses of humor. He’s a great guy and Paul and I will miss him. Angie, my prayers go out to you and the kids. There is a loving Heavenly Father that KNOWS all things, he loves you. Sounds like you have a great network of people around you, but if you need anything, let us know. We can help. Love you. – Annabell
Angie,
I was saddened to hear of your loss. My prayers and thoughts are with you. I am sorry I can’t be there in person to extend my deepest condolences. Please know I’m there with you in my heart. – Rachel
We weren’t able to get to know your family all that well before we moved from the ward, but we have had your family in our thoughts and prayers ever since we heard the tragic news. We are so sorry.
I was in the primary a few years ago when Angie and Kirk were teachers over the Sunbeams. I could FEEL the love and tenderness from both of them; both for the children and for each other. Then they became pregnant with their twins; what a miracle and blessing for the most deserving people in the world.
Kirk had the most dry sense of humor; I wasn’t sure whether or not to laugh at him until I got to know him better when he did the lighting and sound for our road show; then I couldn’t STOP laughing!
If anyone needs to know how to improve a marriage, just copy Angie and Kirk. My heart aches when I consider the huge void Kirk has left in Angie’s life. Angie, may your healing come quickly and may your hope and faith be strengthened by your eternal sealing. If anyone has the strength to endure such a loss, it would be you. Your children will always be grateful to you for your unwavering faith and confidence in Christ, and that He will bind your family forever.
You are amazing; may you have all you need to overcome your loneliness and sadness. May your memories of sweet times and happy times come readily to your mind to bring a smile to your face and gratitude in your heart for having been given 14+ years with such a wonderful man. He was better because of you; I’m sure he is very concerned for you and your children.
Take care of yourself, Angie, we’re praying for you every day.
Love,
Natalie Griffith
A la familia de Kirk, nuestro más sincero pésame, no lo conociámos pero era amigo de Guillermo y eso es suficiente.
Un abrazo para todos desde Barcelona, España
Fdo: Diego Lázaro
Kirk and I met in Jr. High when we were both on a Saturday morning bowling league. We became best friends and then dated in High School. At the time, we attended “rival” high schools, and it was always tough when we wanted to sit together at the games, he being in the band, and myself being on the dance team. I spent so much time at Shirley’s house she was like a second mom to me during high school.
I lost touch with Kirk many, many, years ago, but always considered him one of my truest friends. Kirk was always so full of life, and my heart goes out to the family.
My prayers are with you,
Jennifer Dorman Babione
Dear Angie,
I am deeply saddened to hear of your loss. My heart goes out to you and your beautiful children. May sweet memories of Kirk bring you comfort in the trying times ahead, and may God bless you with strength and peace. You and your family are in my prayers.
Love,
Joshlin
High
Flight
Oh, I have slipped the surly bonds of earth.
And danced the skies on laughter-silvered wings,
Sunward I’ve climbed and joined the tumbling mirth
Of sun-split clouds – and done a hundred things
You have not dreamed of – wheeled and soared and swung
High in the sunlit silence. Hov’ring there,
I’ve chased the shouting wind along and flung
My eager craft through footless halls of air.
Up, up the long delirious, burning blue
I’ve topped the wind swept heights with easy grace,
Where never lark, or even eagle, flew;
And, while with silent, lifting mind i’ve trod
The high untrespassed sanctity of space,
Put out my hand, and touched the face of God.
John Gillespie Magee Jr.
In December 1941, Pilot Officer John Magee, a 19 year old American serving with the Royal Canadian Air Force in England, was killed when his Spitfire collided with another aircraft inside a cloud. Several months before his death, he composed his immortal sonnet “High Flight”, a copy of which he fortunately mailed to his parents in the United States.
My thoughts and prayers go out to you all. I never met Kirk personally, but he was a fellow member of a tightly knit of internet folk I’m a part of. I wish you all nothing but the best.
I had no idea how badly I’d miss him until the funeral the other day. What hurts me most is that I knew that he would be the type of friend that I intended to spend more time with, but I didn’t try hard enough I thought I’d have all the time in the world to get that chance. For one thing, no-one plays Aquire, except cool people. I wish I had known that before. Danielle and I love that game.
Angie, anything you need at all, you know where we live. We love you and hope to see you all the time. If you need any help with the aquarium let me know. I will be glad to maintain it. If you need anything heavy lifted or moved, Danielle would be glad to help you with that. 🙂 just kidding
During the time that we were able to get to Know Kirk while he worked at TV Specialists with me, I grew fond of his sense of humor, and admired his willingness to always help out with anything anyone ever asked, he will be sorely missed. Our thoughts and prayers go out to Angie and the kids. I’m not great with words, and even if I was I couldn’t put into words how much we miss him. Please know that we would like to help in any way we can.
Angie,
I’ll remember the way that your husband’s eyes lit up whenever you or your kids walked in to a room. It was clear that he loves and adores you and your children. That is a tribute to you.
Kirk was one of those individuals whose actions spoke louder than words. Based on his actions, it was evident that he had a testimony of our Savior. He also showed such love towards you and always seemed to treat you with the utmost respect and devotion.
On dark days, I hope you will be buoyed up with the many fond memories that you had together. I also hope that you will find strength and comfort in the knowledge that you will one day be reunited together as a family.
Please remember that there are many people praying for you and standing tall waiting to help you in any way possible.
Love,
Brittney Dix and family
I’m Kirk’s sis-n-law and just wanted to leave a little note but now as I try to write, I don’t know how to put into words what I am feeling right now. Kirk was such a great brother-n-law and leaves a huge void in our family. Kirk and Angie welcomed me right into the family when I started dating Mike. I remember our first “offical” date was helping them move into their apartment at the Springs. I liked them both right away and have grown to love Kirk so much. He was always there for our family, helping to fix things, making our wedding video, always ready to jump in and fix any kind of computer or electronic thing that anyone in the family needed help with. We would always say, let’s ask Kirk, he’ll know how to fix it. I always admired that he was so smart and could just fiddle around with things and fix them.
Angie, I have always admired your marriage and dedication to each other and how you always supported Kirk in his dream to be a pilot. He was always so faithful and knew you would be blessed with children and what a beautiful family you have. The girls and Ethan were very lucky to have such a great father and we will always make sure they remember him and who he was and the wonderful things he did.
Angie, we love you sooo much and will always be there for you.
I am so greatfull to be blessed with such a wonderful family. Kirk and I shared a lot of memories. I watched out for him while mom studied for college and after she graduated from BSU and was working nights for her internship at St. Al’s. On every car trip we took he would always see an airplane before any of the rest of us and Mom would say he had the eyes of an eagle. I was fortunate enough to go up in the plane with Kirk and we flew over the copper mines in Utah. He also felt he had to show me a “one point turn” which I was soon to find out that I would be practically laying sideways lookiing toward him at the dot on the ground. I have flown many times with my Dad and Mom and loved flying with my brother to carry on those memories. I would have loved to have Kirk teach me how to fly…I guess that will have to wait. It is sad to say, but my brother was the one that taught me what it truly means to me to get back to my heavenly father and I am working very hard on that right now. I know we will be back together some day and I long for that. I have the great privilage of being able to be around my wonderful sister-in-law and their 3 children which I adore. I will always be there when you need me Angie. Just call me for anything. My twins were a challenge too. I hope I can help. I know we can all get through this as long as we have eachother and Heavenly Father and family in our hearts and prayers.
I Love You!
Misty
P.S. I found it ironic that at the bottom of this page the theme is called Mistylook by Sadish.
Josh and Dan Johnson’s mom here. And Janna’s kind of too. All our kids’ friends feel a little like our kids. Barry and I and all the Johnsons have been saddened by our childrens’ friend Kirk’s shortened life. Great memories and comments shared above. Danny felt lots of outside help for his talk at services. We’ve heard Eric’s life sketch was excellent too. Fitting poem, Josh.
We had a grandchild baptism going on at the same time as Kirk’s funeral service and our daughter, speaking about baptismal covenants in Mosiah 18 mentioned that the son being baptized and his siblings were really good at mourning with those that mourn. Ever since Danny received the first sad phonecall about Kirk missing, the Babbitt family has been mentioned in every morning and evening family prayer at their house with each member as voice–and it continues. So many prayers for comfort and blessings have been and will be expressed by friends and strangers alike who love and care about Kirk and his family.
Our last memory of Kirk and Angie was in Boise at the blessing of Dan’s 21 month old son Max, but more vivid are memories of Kirk kicking up his heels in kilts at Dan’s wedding reception when the girls were just little. We have appreciated Kirk’s example and friendship to us and our family.
I remember several years ago when Kirk’s dear mom Shirley had to teach a lesson in Relief Society. She was quite nervous about it, but before she started, placed a photo of her famiy: Lloyd, Misty, Kirk and Kera where she could see them for moral support and she did just fine. Family and good friends will continue to help Kirk’s loved ones feel surrounded in the arms of Heavenly Father’s love and get through whatever comes next.
Love and condolences to Angie and little ones, Kera, Eric and Tamra, Dan, aunts and uncles and all whose lives Kirk touched. And lots of prayers and hope and faith. Laura Johnson
Angie,
I just want you to know that you and your adorable kids have been on my mind. You will continue to be in my thoughts and prayers. I hope you are feeling comforted during this difficult time.
Angie,
I am so sorry for your loss. My thoughts and prayers are with you and your beautiful children. Your Heavenly Father loves you all so much and will be there for you in this time of need. I am sorry it has been so long since I have seen you. You were always such a good friend to me! I know that you have people around you that care and would do anything for you. Stay Strong and we will continue praying for you and your family. My our Heavenly Father bless you and your children with the things that you need at this time.
Love,
Lisa
I will never forget the times Kirk and I spent together! We worked for the same company for awhile and I have many wonderful memories from every day. I like to remember the time when we drove together to Pocatello to hire and launch a new project . The drive to Idaho and our stay there was a lot of fun and we accomplished so much! I can see you right now next to Michael Garr watching the queues and making sure everything was perfect.
Even after we didn’t work together anymore, we kept in touch regularly because it was so much fun to talk about electronics and everything we liked. We always ended arguing about which brands were better quality and this made me study and learn more about my favorite brands so I could “argue” again with you and hopefully win. I loved it!
Kirk, you left us early and we are very sad right now but there is no question that we’ll meet again.
Your eternal friend,
Guillermo Lazaro
Kirk is a great guy, always came to work happy and stayed positive throughout the day, and as you can imagine in a callcenter environment, the daily stress can get to you. Kirk was the one who originally taught me the MC role and learning the statistical information with callcenters; which later assisted my callcenter management position. He was a great influence in keeping language and behaviours clean and appropriate, and with the back end IT guys that can be difficult. I will miss Kirk, but we all will be united in the hereafter.
Best wishes to your family, be strong and firm.
Thanks for sticking to your values,
Paul Tyler
Angie,
I was so sad to hear of what happened. We have been neighbors for 4 years now and cannot believe I never took the time to get to know your absolutely wonderful family. Over the last 2 months I got to know Kirk some with working with him in the Sunday School. I do know he was always willing to help me out when I needed it. I think he was a great man, and I am sure he was a great father. If you ever need anything please do not hesitate to call me, I have lots of free time to help out when you need it, and I love kids.
Tricia
You don’t know me but I was great friends with Kirk in Jr High. I just found out about his passing and my heart is so filled with grief. I loved him so much. He bought me a WHAM record for my 14th birthday, so thoughtful. Who knew George Michael would turn out to be such a freak!!
Kirk always was so sweet. We hung out together mostly at school and Saturday night dances, but we did a few things together in the summer- once when Eric was in town we went out to a field in the desert that was turned in to some mucky swamp and we had the time of our lives swimming in it! Ugh it makes me sick just remembering. But so fun!
Although we found different peer groups in high school we stayed close through band (I was in the flag corp and drum corp). I was so thrilled to hear about his marriage and daddy-hood. He was made for that role. I was really looking forward to reconnecting this summer at our reunion and regret that I didn’t seek him out last year when I found out where he was.
Angie, Kirk is such a gift and I am glad that you will have him forever! My prayers are for you and your family and our friends! Love, Mayona