Dale Kirby, 59, met Jesus on Sunday, August 2, 2020. We celebrated his life on Monday, August 10, 2020, in a private gathering with family and close friends.
Dale Henry Kirby was born on November 13, 1960, to William and Betty Kirby in Kansas City, Kansas. He attended Washington High School where he played basketball, baseball and tennis. He was also an active member of the ecology club and went on multiple backpacking trips which he really enjoyed. Dale attended Kansas State University where he majored in Finance and Accounting with a minor in Economics. He was involved with Ichthus ministries where he met the love of his life, Amie, and wife of 34 years. He also went on to complete his MBA from Rockhurst University in Kansas City.
Dale started his career at Hallmark working in many different financial capacities for many years. The second half of his career was spent as CFO for AB May.
Dale was a devoted husband and father who was very involved in the local church and on the Kansas City Christian School Board. He was very active in coaching his 3 sons in their various sports teams through the years. Dale was a faithful friend to many, a fun-loving manager, and always had a sly sense of humor. He loved his family deeply and cared for them with tender loving kindness. He believed in them and supported them in everything they did. Dale’s favorite bible verses are from Numbers 6:24-26 which are words of blessing and he would faithfully pray this blessing over his 3 sons and wife daily.
Dale will be missed greatly by his wife Amie Kirby and his 3 sons-Andrew, Christian and Ian, his 2 daughter-in-law’s -Shannon and Jane, and his 2 grandson’s- Wesley and Lenny. He will also be missed by his mother Betty Kirby and is older brother Allen, his wife Laura, and their 3 children.
In loving memory of Dale and in lieu of flowers, please consider a donation to Zoe’s House Adoption Agency by going to their website at www.zoeshouseadoptions.com
It has been many years since we worshiped together at Nall Ave., but Dale and I often exchanged encouraging smiles to each other as I walked one or all of my kids down the aisle to the lobby. I can see him so clearly holding his wee first born so tenderly and proudly. It is odd how this moment is filled with the joy of those days. I’m thankful to have spent time with the Kirby family in God’s house. Prayers of comfort to you all.
Amie and boys, my heart is breaking for you at this sad time. I have been praying for strength, grace and all that you need to meet your needs right now. I love you all!! Barb Stetler
All of you are on my heart. I always thought so much of him, and of your whole family. You remain in my prayers, really–not just words.