Donald Kirk

Donald "Don" Lee Kirk, age 82, of Mountain View, passed away August 5, 2016. Don was an honorable man with noble character and made a lasting impact on those around him. He and his wife Debra, currently own and operate the Sylamore Lodges located in the Mountain View area. They built this company together. Don referred to her as not only his wife and business partner, but his very best friend. The two of them have shared a wonderful life together and created a multitude of beautiful memories that all include their family. Don's love for his family never wavered. Each one being the recipient of his loving glances, smile, and dry sense of humor, especially his grandchildren. Before opening the lodges, he retired from J. A. Riggs Caterpillar. Retirement didn't actually mean retirement for Don. He didn't let the grass grow under his feet for he was always busy, always working and always enjoying life. Don was a very proud man and served his country in the United States Navy. He was a Christian and member of Sylamore Baptist Church.

Don is survived by his wife of twenty four years, Debra (White) Kirk; their children, Nancy Kirk, Steve Kirk and wife Liz, Howard Kirk and wife, Ashley, Sheran Allwhite, and Jeffrey Smith.

He was preceded in death by his parents, Clyde and Christene (Brewer) Kirk; only brother, Douglas Kirk; grandson, Dylan Allwhite and first wife, Margaret Jane Forsythe Kirk.

Memorials may be made to the Wounded Warrior Project,
PO BOX 758516
Topeka, KS 66675

Visitation is 6:00-8:00 Tuesday at Sylamore Baptist Church, Mountain View. Memorial service will be Wednesday August 10, 2016 at 1:00 p.m. at the church. Cremation Arrangements by Smith-Westbrook Funeral Home, a Certified Veterans Funeral Care Provider. www.SmithFamilyCares.com