Matthew J. Kirk
Matthew J. Kirk, 72, of Swartz Creek, Michigan, passed from this realm on Monday, August 24. He was born in Flint, Michigan February 18,1954 to parents Jackie A. (Burke) and Carl C. Kirk.
He leaves his sisters: Denise L. Kirk of Florida, Stacy L. Kirk of Michigan, and Paula A. (Cole) Springs of Indiana; Uncle Eual Gene Kirk and Aunt Novela, Arkansas, Aunt Linda Kirk, Arkansas; four nieces and four nephews, along with high school friends: Greg Riley and Dave Webber, Flint; many cousins; fellow sailors at the marina where his sailboat, the Enterprise (his favorite past time), was docked; and his Portuguese Water Dog, Lucy, who went everywhere with him. He is also survived by his long-time girlfriend, Gloria Smela, Flint, who was by his side throughout his life and during his short illness.
Matt was predeceased by his parents; aunts Janette (Kirk) Holt, Sandy Kirk and Pauline Kirk; uncles Larry Kirk, LeRoy Kirk, Wayne Kirk, and Mark Holt; cousins Douglas Kirk, Mark Kirk, Randy Kirk, and Robert Kirk; grandparents Monroe and Lucille (Carrington) Kirk, and great-grandparents James and Laura Kirk.
Matt graduated from Lake Fenton High School and the University of Michigan-Flint with a BS in Computer Science, was an Army veteran and retired from the City of Flint. He loved reading in the winter and spending time on his sailboat in the summer.
Godspeed Matt, you are and will be missed. Be happy in peace and love, Brother.
Matt’s obituary was written by his loving family.
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I have lost the love of my life. We have shared so many fun times and traveled together everywhere. My soul mate has left me with his faithful companion Lucy and it is going to be very difficult to go on. Love you babe. See you in the next life.
Enjoyed spending time with Matt at the marina. He had a great sense of humor and was kind to all. We’re already missing him. Condolences and prayers to Gloria and Matt’s family.
So sorry to hear about Matt, I was fortunate to work with him at the City of Flint. May you memories help you through this very difficult time.
When I talked to God about the loss of Matt and how concerned I am about your aching heart this morning, he assured me he is monitoring each heart and will be giving you the strength to go on. Then he whispered that I should keep on loving and praying for you. I thought, that won’t de difficult for me to do. I shall do it. love Dolly Bentley
Gloria & Matt’s Family
Thoughts and prayers go out as you go through this. May your Faith and fond memories help you during this difficult time.
Sincerely Jim and Sue Jozwiak
My thoughts and prayers go out to you through this difficult time. I work many years with Matt at the City of Flint.
Sincerely, Cathy Young
My thoughts and prayers go out to you through this difficult time. I work many years with Matt at the City of Flint.
Sincerely,
Wishing Gloria, Lucy and family comfort and hope during this time. Matt and I worked together at the City of Flint but I also enjoyed seeing him out and about at family functions. He always shared a smile or a funny story. May you rest in peace, Matt.
Gloria and Matt’s Family,
Matt and Lucy will be missed at the East Tawas State Harbor. I always enjoyed talking with him. Sorry to hear that he has passed. Prayerfully, Matt will boldly go before us on his new “Enterprise”!
It was a pleasure to sail often with Matt in W. Grand Traverse Bay. Matt’s presence will be missed on the open waters. Michael.
Denise, Stacey and Gloria: I send prayers for strength and comfort.
Tenderly may time heal your sorrow, gently may family and friends ease your pain, softly may peace replace heartache and may warmest memories remain.
Cousin, Rhonda