Maxwell William Kirk Obituary (1926 - 2018)

Our beloved husband, father, grandpa, great-grandpa and friend, Maxwell William Kirk, passed away peacefully on March 6, 2018. Maxwell was born in Murray, Utah on November 8, 1926 to William James Kirk and Myrtle Camp Kirk. He was the youngest of 4 children. Throughout his life, Maxwell made many friends. His best friends were Keith, Glen, Art and Rocky. He has also served in many church callings within the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints. He also worked at the Salt Lake County Public Works for 38 ½ years—as a snowplow operator, garbage truck driver, as well as a road worker. Maxwell married his sweetheart, Nola G. Wardle, in the Salt Lake Temple. They have been married for 70 years and had 4 children; 8 grandchildren; and 9 great-grandchildren. Maxwell enjoyed spending time with his family and having family parties. He had many favorite television shows—including Dallas, Roy Rogers and Perry Mason. He loved going camping and fishing. Maxwell loved helping people. We can only imagine the reunion that is happening with all of his relatives on the other side—especially with his son, Kerry and his parents. “Maxwell, we will all miss you and will see you in Heaven.” Maxwell is survived by his loving wife, Nola Gem Kirk; his children: Kenneth M. Kirk, Laury Kirk Lugo and Keralee Kirk Peterson (Jan); his grandchildren; great-grandchildren; nieces; and nephews. He was preceded in death by his parents; brothers; sister; and son, Kerry William Kirk. A viewing will be held on Sunday, March 11, 2018 from 6:00-8:00 p.m. at Jenkins-Soffe Mortuary, 4760 S. State Street, Murray, Utah 84107. A viewing will also be held on Monday, March 12, 2018 from 10:00-10:45 a.m. at the Hillside LDS Ward located at 5600 South Fashion Blvd. (495 East 5600 South), Murray, Utah, with the funeral services following at 11:00 a.m. at the church. Interment will be at the South Jordan City Cemetery,10650 South 1055 West, South Jordan, Utah 84095.