Date of Birth: September 24, 1937
Date of Death: May 8, 2016
KIRK, Floyd William
1937 – 2016
It is with great sadness that we announce the peaceful passing of Floyd William Kirk on Sunday, May 8, 2016 at the age of 78.
Floyd was born in rural eastern Saskatchewan on Sept. 24, 1937. Floyd married Margaret Burrows in Adelaide, Australia in 1969.
Floyd was the eldest of three boys. Raised on the farm, turkeys and crops kept him busy into his adult life until he, his wife and daughter moved into Regina, and Floyd began his long career as a machinist.
In 1977 the family moved to Salmon Arm to be closer to his aging parents, who had retired to Summerland a few years earlier.
Floyd worked for Newnes Machine for more than 25 years. Upon retirement Floyd continued to do some part-time work and volunteered with the Salmon Arm Citizen’s Patrol, the men’s woodworking group at Bastion Place and the ESL program at Okanagan College to name a few.
Floyd was diagnosed with Parkinson’s disease, which would eventually make it difficult for him to manage on his own, so in the fall of 2013, he moved into Hillside Village, residing there until his passing.
The family would like to thank the staff of Hillside Village, especially those of Cottage 5, for their care of Floyd over the past couple of years.
Floyd is survived by his daughter, Maree (Brad) Cowell; grandsons, Andrew and Ryan Cowell; brother, Bryan (Reta) Kirk; sister-in-law, Bev Kirk; and nieces and nephews.
He was predeceased by his wife, Margaret in 2004; and his brother, Neil Kirk in 2008.
A memorial service was held Saturday, May 14, 2016 at Fischer’s Funeral Services. Email condolences and share memories of Floyd through his obituary at: www.fischersfuneralservices.com
