Kirk (C.J.) Kirkpatrick
1918-08-07 2004-10-07
KIRKPATRICK C.J. (Kirk) Kirkpatrick, DFC, BACC, CA 1918 - 2004
With great sadness our family announces that Kirk died peacefully on October 7, 2004 at St. Paul's Hospital.
A service of remembrance will be held at 2:00 PM on Wednesday, October 13, 2004 from Knox United Church, 838 Spadina Crescent East, Saskatoon. The service will be conducted by The Reverend Wayne Knouse. Memorial donations may be made to the Knox United Church Memorial Fund or Benevolent Fund, or to the Saskatoon Foundation, earmarked for United Way. Flowers are gratefully declined.
Remembered fondly by his beloved wife, Barbara Phyllis, two daughters, Louise Jones (Tim) of Saskatoon and Heather Kirkpatrick (D'Arcy Helmer) of Saskatoon, one son, Neil Kirkpatrick of Edmonton, seven grandchildren, Neil and Laura Jones, Elisabeth and Carolyn Bartlett, and Shawn Helmer of Saskatoon, and Hilary and Gillian Kirkpatrick of Edmonton, as well as, nieces and nephews Bev Kirkmorris, Robert Gergley, Michael, Richard, Lauri, and Anna Cunningham, Jane Hotham and Sarah Brydon, who died in 1999.
Kirk was predeceased by his parents Robert Franklin Kirkpatrick and Mary Helena Mabel Sproule, his two sisters Helene Gergley and Ruth Cunningham and his twin brother, Clifford, who died in infancy.
Clarence Joseph Kirkpatrick was born August 7, 1918 at Kindersley Hospital. He attended school in Glidden, Saskatchewan as well as Bedford Road Collegiate in Saskatoon. Following graduation, Kirk took a business course and in 1936 entered the College of Accounting at the University of Saskatchewan, graduating with distinction in May of 1938, at which time Kirk commenced articles with J.R. Fewster, C.A.
Kirk enlisted in the RCAF in 1941 and began training as aircrew. Kirk served overseas from December 1942 until his return to Canada in August 1945. He saw service as a Radar Navigator with the City of Saskatoon 406 Lynx Squadron in both Air Defense of Great Britain and Intruder Operations over Germany. Kirk was awarded the Distinguished Flying Cross (DFC) as well as several service medallions.
During the war years, Kirk met Barbara Phyllis Copper, and before returning to Canada in 1945, they were married at Harrogate, England where her father, Wing Commander E.E. Copper, was stationed with the Air Ministry of Great Britain. During the war years, Phyllis was a member of the WAAF, involved in radar operations.
Following demobilization in Canada in September 1945, Kirk returned to the accounting practice with J.R. Fewster and upon obtaining the designation of Chartered Accountant in 1948, entered into partnership with Mr. Fewster. In 1958, upon Mr. Fewster's semiretirement, J.A. (Jack) MacDonald came into the partnership and in 1960, A. G. (Bert) Ayers joined the partnership. The practice operated from that time under the name Fewster, Kirkpatrick, MacDonald & Ayers, merging in 1968 with Price Waterhouse with Kirk continuing as Partner in Charge until his retirement in 1978. Kirk served as President of the Saskatoon Chartered Accountants Association for one year and was, for two years, a director of the Canadian Tax Foundation, representing Saskatchewan.
Kirk was involved in many community organizations over the years, serving as treasurer/ director and/or president of: Kinsmen Club, Kiwanis Club, United Community Funds of Saskatoon (United Way), SPCA, Friendship Inn, and Century Saskatoon. Kirk was a strong supporter of the United Church of Canada, being at various times, President of St. Thomas Wesley Boys Club, Sunday school teacher at St. Thomas Wesley and Knox, and superintendent of Knox Sunday School for a term. He was also co-founder of the Hi-C Club at Knox, first chairman of the Unified Board at Knox (1969). In 1984, Kirk received the Knox Stewardship Award.
After retirement in 1978, Kirk and Phyllis remained in Saskatoon and Kirk continued his strong involvement in service to his community and church. Kirk and Phyllis greatly enjoyed their travels, with frequent visits to Yorkshire, England to visit Phyllis's sister Jo, her husband David and their children Jane and Sally. And they enjoyed their mini-adventures to Cuba, Costa Rica, New York City, San Francisco, North Carolina, and other locations. They were also kept very busy with the arrival of the next generation -seven grandchildren were born between 1981 and 1988. Nana and Papa have always played an important role in the lives of their children and grandchildren, sharing advice, laughter and love.
In recent years, Kirk and Phyllis moved from the family home in City Park to a condominium apartment with a panoramic view. Kirk enjoyed photography and he captured on film the changing seasons of the River, the City and the Prairie that he loved.
A private interment will take place at the family plot near Madison, Saskatchewan at a later date. The family greatly appreciates the kindness over many years of Dr. Arun Nayar and staff. The family also wishes to thank the doctors, nurses and staff of St. Paul's Hospital, Orthopaedic Unit.
With great sadness our family announces that Kirk died peacefully on October 7, 2004 at St. Paul's Hospital.
A service of remembrance will be held at 2:00 PM on Wednesday, October 13, 2004 from Knox United Church, 838 Spadina Crescent East, Saskatoon. The service will be conducted by The Reverend Wayne Knouse. Memorial donations may be made to the Knox United Church Memorial Fund or Benevolent Fund, or to the Saskatoon Foundation, earmarked for United Way. Flowers are gratefully declined.
Remembered fondly by his beloved wife, Barbara Phyllis, two daughters, Louise Jones (Tim) of Saskatoon and Heather Kirkpatrick (D'Arcy Helmer) of Saskatoon, one son, Neil Kirkpatrick of Edmonton, seven grandchildren, Neil and Laura Jones, Elisabeth and Carolyn Bartlett, and Shawn Helmer of Saskatoon, and Hilary and Gillian Kirkpatrick of Edmonton, as well as, nieces and nephews Bev Kirkmorris, Robert Gergley, Michael, Richard, Lauri, and Anna Cunningham, Jane Hotham and Sarah Brydon, who died in 1999.
Kirk was predeceased by his parents Robert Franklin Kirkpatrick and Mary Helena Mabel Sproule, his two sisters Helene Gergley and Ruth Cunningham and his twin brother, Clifford, who died in infancy.
Clarence Joseph Kirkpatrick was born August 7, 1918 at Kindersley Hospital. He attended school in Glidden, Saskatchewan as well as Bedford Road Collegiate in Saskatoon. Following graduation, Kirk took a business course and in 1936 entered the College of Accounting at the University of Saskatchewan, graduating with distinction in May of 1938, at which time Kirk commenced articles with J.R. Fewster, C.A.
Kirk enlisted in the RCAF in 1941 and began training as aircrew. Kirk served overseas from December 1942 until his return to Canada in August 1945. He saw service as a Radar Navigator with the City of Saskatoon 406 Lynx Squadron in both Air Defense of Great Britain and Intruder Operations over Germany. Kirk was awarded the Distinguished Flying Cross (DFC) as well as several service medallions.
During the war years, Kirk met Barbara Phyllis Copper, and before returning to Canada in 1945, they were married at Harrogate, England where her father, Wing Commander E.E. Copper, was stationed with the Air Ministry of Great Britain. During the war years, Phyllis was a member of the WAAF, involved in radar operations.
Following demobilization in Canada in September 1945, Kirk returned to the accounting practice with J.R. Fewster and upon obtaining the designation of Chartered Accountant in 1948, entered into partnership with Mr. Fewster. In 1958, upon Mr. Fewster's semiretirement, J.A. (Jack) MacDonald came into the partnership and in 1960, A. G. (Bert) Ayers joined the partnership. The practice operated from that time under the name Fewster, Kirkpatrick, MacDonald & Ayers, merging in 1968 with Price Waterhouse with Kirk continuing as Partner in Charge until his retirement in 1978. Kirk served as President of the Saskatoon Chartered Accountants Association for one year and was, for two years, a director of the Canadian Tax Foundation, representing Saskatchewan.
Kirk was involved in many community organizations over the years, serving as treasurer/ director and/or president of: Kinsmen Club, Kiwanis Club, United Community Funds of Saskatoon (United Way), SPCA, Friendship Inn, and Century Saskatoon. Kirk was a strong supporter of the United Church of Canada, being at various times, President of St. Thomas Wesley Boys Club, Sunday school teacher at St. Thomas Wesley and Knox, and superintendent of Knox Sunday School for a term. He was also co-founder of the Hi-C Club at Knox, first chairman of the Unified Board at Knox (1969). In 1984, Kirk received the Knox Stewardship Award.
After retirement in 1978, Kirk and Phyllis remained in Saskatoon and Kirk continued his strong involvement in service to his community and church. Kirk and Phyllis greatly enjoyed their travels, with frequent visits to Yorkshire, England to visit Phyllis's sister Jo, her husband David and their children Jane and Sally. And they enjoyed their mini-adventures to Cuba, Costa Rica, New York City, San Francisco, North Carolina, and other locations. They were also kept very busy with the arrival of the next generation -seven grandchildren were born between 1981 and 1988. Nana and Papa have always played an important role in the lives of their children and grandchildren, sharing advice, laughter and love.
In recent years, Kirk and Phyllis moved from the family home in City Park to a condominium apartment with a panoramic view. Kirk enjoyed photography and he captured on film the changing seasons of the River, the City and the Prairie that he loved.
A private interment will take place at the family plot near Madison, Saskatchewan at a later date. The family greatly appreciates the kindness over many years of Dr. Arun Nayar and staff. The family also wishes to thank the doctors, nurses and staff of St. Paul's Hospital, Orthopaedic Unit.