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David VanKirk Obituary

David William Van Kirk SUMMERVILLE - David William Van Kirk, 53, husband of Ginger Lynn Hicks Van Kirk, of Summerville, SC passed away Wednesday, June 3, 2015 at Summerville Medical Center. A Memorial Service will be held Saturday afternoon, June 6, 2015 at 4:30 PM in Parks Funeral Home Chapel. Burial will be private. Flowers will be accepted, or memorials may be made to Francis Willis SPCA Humane Society, PO Box 1116, Summerville, SC 29484. David was born June 6, 1961 in Denver, CO, the son of Fred William Van Kirk and Delores Ann Dahlgren Van Kirk. He was an aircraft mechanic. He was also a licensed pilot who enjoyed flying. David was very devoted to his dogs Ruby and Bosco. He and his wife enjoyed working together in various cities while traveling the country. They have lived in Summerville for the past 7 years. He especially loved the year he spent with Ginger working in Australia. David always loved history, especially reading about past wars. He also enjoyed shooting firearms and dirt bike riding. David is survived by his wife, Ginger Van Kirk of Summerville, and his mother, Delores Van Kirk. He was predeceased by his father, Fred William Van Kirk, and his grandparents. Arrangements by Parks Funeral Home, 130 West 1st North St., Summerville, SC 29483. www.parksfuneralhome.com Visit our guestbook at www.legacy.com/obituaries/ charleston

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Published by Charleston Post & Courier from Jun. 4 to Jun. 5, 2015.

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Robert Jackson

June 16, 2015

I was so sorry to learn of my cousin David's passing. My heartfelt condolences to David's wife, mother, and his many family members and friends. It's always difficult to lose someone so suddenly, and more so given his passing in mid-life.

Chris Glennon

June 10, 2015

I'm so deeply sorry for your tragic loss. David's Mother and mine were good friends for over 50 years in their girl's bridge club. We kids all grew up along side each other.
You will be in our thoughts and prayers.

Katherine Draffin

June 6, 2015

You will be missed!!!

Steve Pendleton

June 5, 2015

He will be missed! I have know David since 4th grade when his family moved in across the street from us. I was planning on calling him on his birthday Saturday as we have done for the past 30 years or so.

You will be missed always hard to say goodbye to a friend my best memory is your smile I can truly say I never saw you w/out one RIP Dave

Daphne Simmons

June 5, 2015

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