Duane D. Kirby 1929 - 2012

Duane D. Kirby

Duane D. Kirby

Duane D. Kirby, 82 of Cottonwood, passed away on Saturday March 3, 2012. He was born on August 29, 1929 in Rockford, Illinois to Joseph C. and Lettie F. Kirby.

Duane attended Concordia River Forest School for 4 years. He served as 2nd Lieutenant in the Army during the Korean War.

Duane was self-employed; working in broadcasting, owner of KUID Radio from 1966-1979, Yavapai County Supervisor, Camp Verde Sanitation District, R.V. Park in Montrose, CO, and Cottonwood City Council. He was a member of Faith Lutheran Church and became President, Treasurer and Elder.

Duane enjoyed golfing and fishing. He was a loving husband, father, grandfather and great-grandfather.

Duane is survived by his wife of 62 years, Charlene; sons Kevin Kirby of Cottonwood, Keith Kirby (Annette) of Cottonwood and Kelly Kirby (Shelly) of Cottonwood; daughters Karen Getman (Wally) of Hutchinson, KS and Kristy Aston (Gregg) of Clarkdale; 12 grandchildren and 17 great-grandchildren.

A visitation will be held on Friday, March 9, 2012 at Westcott Funeral Home in Cottonwood from 4-7 p.m. A service will be held on Saturday, March 10, 2012 at Faith Lutheran Church, 2021 E. Fir St., Cottonwood at 2 p.m.

Donations may be made to the Faith Lutheran Church in Care of Duane D. Kirby, 2021 E. Fir Street, Cottonwood, AZ 86326.

An online guestbook is available to sign at www.westcottfuneralhome.com

Information provided by survivors.


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