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William Richard Kirk
July 16, 1891 - April 3, 1949
On Sunday, April 3rd, death came to W.R. (Will) Kirk, following an
illness extending over several months.
Mr. Kirk was born in the Chumah district on July 16, 1891,
and received his education in the Chumah school, which was
situated near the present church.
His marriage took place on December 25th, 1919, to Margaret A.
Colbeck, of Scotia. The couple took up residence in the Chumah district
and have farmed successfully. Mr. Kirk was very active in community
enterprises and did not spare himself in the responsibilities that were
laid upon him.
In 1936 he was elected to the Trustee board of the Consolidated School
District of Crandall and for the past six years was Chairman.
He was a very active member of the Loyal Orange Lodge, and had served in
all the important offices in Crandall Lodge, 1804, and at the time of
death, was the Treasur of Miniota County, L.O.L. Also he was a member of
the Board of Stewards of Chumah United church.
His wife, one son, Harvey John, a daughter, Bernice, also a sister,
Mrs. Kennedy (Laura) of Vancouver, and two brothers, Milford, at Chumah,
and Dave, St Louis, Mo., survive.
Tribute to his life and work was paid in the remarks of Rev. J.M. Wilson,
who conducted the funeral service held the following Tuesday in Crandall
United church. Members of the L.0.L. of Hamiota and Crandall attended
and conducted their impressive service in Crandall cemetery. A male
quartette sang "Breathe on me, breath of God."
As a mark of respect, the school was closed on the afternon of the
funeral.
Honourary pall bearers were G.L. Dibblee, C. Lewis, Sr., E. Hazlewood,
A. Ferris, S.S. Lewis, A.W. Kirk; the active, all nephews: Ken and
Murray Kidd, Keith Kirk, Lawrence Amy, Edwin Colbeck and
John Mathison.
(note, not in obit. ww1 attestation #, might be #2130724)
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