Obituary
Passed away peacefully at Cartwright Hospice Residence on Wednesday March 2, 2016. Age 80 years. Donald Eugene Kirby was born in Saginaw to the late Walter and Louise (Reinert) Kirby. He married Judith Hill October 25, 1958. She survives him. Donald was employed as a "Hot Box" operator with General Motors. He retired in 1990 after 30 years of service. Donald liked to play Bingo and cards. He also enjoyed fishing. Surviving besides his wife, Judith are his children: Donald P. Kirby, Virginia Taylor, Karen (Bryan) Peters, and Amy (Michael) Jones. Also surviving are seven grandchildren: Justin, Sarah, Preston, Linette, Tara, Nathan (Nicki), and Michael; two great grandchildren, Elliot and Bentley; brother-in-law, Rod (Alicia) Hill; his buddy next door, Jim; and other loving family members and friends. Donald was predeceased by his grandson, Josh Peters; three brothers: Alvin, Bob, and Walter; and a sister, Dorothy. Pastor Dick Sayad will officiate the funeral service at 1:30 PM Monday, March 7, 2016 at the Reitz Herzberg Funeral Home, 1550 S. Midland Rd. (S. M-47). Family and friends are welcome to visit at the funeral home on Sunday March 6 from 2PM until 8PM and on Monday from 11:30 AM until the time of service. Memorial offerings are suggested to Cartwright Hospice Residence. Please sign our guest book or share an online condolence with the family at www.reitzherzberg.com, an O'Guinn Family Funeral Home.
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