Funeral services for 52-year old Kevin Kirk of Martin, SD, are Mon, Oct 16, 2023, at 11:00 at Our Lady of the Sacred Heart Catholic Church in Martin.
Burial is in the Martin Community Cemetery.
Online condolences may be left at www.chamberlainchapel.com
Kevin James Kirk was born Jan 11, 1971, in Gordon, NE, to parents John (Jack) W Kirk and Essie M Kirk-White Face. He passed away Wed, Oct 11, 2023, in Philip, SD.
Kevin grew up in Pine Ridge, SD, then moved to Sioux Falls, SD, where he graduated from O’Gorman High School in 1989. Upon graduation, he moved to Fremont, CA, to enjoy the warmer weather and to attend Ohlone College.
Kevin was involved in multiple clubs and organizations at the college and was recognized for his contributions, most notably his service as a senator with the Associated Students of Ohlone College for two consecutive years.
Kevin graduated with his Associate of Arts degree in 1994 and continued his education at San Jose State University, receiving his Bachelor of Arts degree in Social Work in May 1998.
Commitment to his community while attending school led Kevin to log hundreds of volunteer hours for the cities of Fremont, Hayward, and San Leandro, CA.
He worked as a social worker in Fremont for a short time and later worked at Ohlone College for a number of years as a media specialist, helping students much like himself, before retiring in 2014.
Kevin lived with several disabilities and health issues throughout his life. His determination and perseverance were an inspiration to the rest of us as he learned to overcome these challenges.
However, due to declining health, he returned home to South Dakota and resided at the Bennett County Nursing Home in Martin.
Kevin will be deeply missed. The family would like to extend gratitude to the staff for the care he received while residing at the Bennett County Nursing Home and most recently the Kadoka Nursing Home.
Kevin is survived by his father John W (Jack) Kirk, his mother Essie M Kirk-White Face, brother Brian (Jean) Kirk, sisters Mary Kirk, Shawn (Brett) Rigg, Erin (Jay) Selby, Becki (Jeremy) Dixon and Megan White Face, and many nieces and nephews.
He was preceded in death by his brother John Kirk and grandparents Bill and Allie Mae Jackson and Sam and Irene Kirk.
Bennett County Funeral Service is in charge of arrangements for Kevin Kirk