James Edgar Kirk

Background

Kirk, James Edgar was born on June 1, 1923 in Cranbrook, British Columbia, Canada. Son of Henry Wilbert and Laura Orillia (Levere) Kirk.

Education

Bachelor of Science in Chemical Engineering, Queen's University, Kingston, Ontario, Canada, 1950.

Career

Research chemist Minnesota & Ontario Paper Company, International Falls, Minnesota, 1947-1957, production supervisor, 1957-1959, development engineer, 1959-1966, Insulite division Boise Cascade Company, International Falls, 1966-1987. Retired, 1987.

Achievements

• James Edgar Kirk has been listed as a noteworthy chemical engineer by Marquis Who's Who.

Membership

Flying officer, Royal Canadian Air Force, 1943-1946, China. Member United States Curling Association (board directors 1987-1991), Minnesota Curling Association, Rotary, Masons.

Interests

• Flying, photography, curling.

Connections

Married Eileen Beatrice Leverance, June 30, 1949. Children: Kathleen Ann Kirk Kucera, Elisabeth Rae Kirk Ingerson, Margaret Louise Kirk Ettestad, Robert Bruce.

Father:

Henry Wilbert Kirk

Mother:

Laura Orillia (Levere) Kirk

Spouse:

Eileen Beatrice Leverance

child:

Elisabeth Rae Kirk Ingerson Kirk

child:

Robert Bruce Kirk

child:

Margaret Louise Kirk Ettestad Kirk

child:

Kathleen Ann Kirk Kucera Kirk