KIRK, MERLE ALBERT. born December 21, 1929 in Canal Flats, BC. Passed away April 19, 2008 at home in Sooke, BC. Predeceased by second wife Kathy in 1998. Survived by first wife, Vivian Parker, children Sherrie Koolman, John, (Anne) Kirk, Juliette (Jan) Kirk; stepchildren Karen (Robert) Vaneen, Martin (Suiti) Swift, Vicky (Robert) Bouthot; 15 grandchildren; extended family and friends. No service by request. In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to the Sooke Food Bank or the Kathy Kirk Music Bursary at Edward Milne School.