William R. Kirby, Aug. 23, 1913-July 5, 1983

A truly amazing father, lawyer, lay evangelist and friend to so many. 

William R. Kirby, United States Army, World War II

William R. Kirby, United States Army, World War II

My father, and a great lawyer and fascinating man. He left us too early, in 1983. His work for the church gave him great satisfaction and joy.

William R. Kirby

William R. Kirby

The Kirby Family, 1978: clockwise, from left: Kathleen, Rebecca, Susan, William R. and Isabel Kirby

The Kirby Family, 1978: clockwise, from left: Kathleen, Rebecca, Susan, William R. and Isabel Kirby

William R. and Isabel Kirby

William R. and Isabel Kirby

Dad was awarded a Bronze Star Medal on May 30, 1945, for heroism. The citation can be read here, with his service number redacted.

One of the projects I have been working on has been the typing and editing of his letters from World War II. I hope to post some of them as PDFs in the near future. They are striking in their earnestness and insights.