Henry Kirk

On January 5, 2010, Henry V. Van Kirk of Odenton, formerly of Florida; beloved husband of Betty Van Kirk; loving father of Veronica Hartley and the late David Van Kirk; cherished grandfather of Megan Costigan, Meredith Hartley, Melanie Hartley, Dana Wootton, Bob Hartley, and Jarrett Van Kirk; devoted great-grandfather of eight; dear brother of Amy Holcomb. He was preceded in death by four sisters and five brothers. Henry was born in Baltimore, Maryland to the late William and Alice Van Kirk. He served in the United States Navy from 1944-1945. He owned Van Kirk Auto Sales for many years.
He was a member of the Elk and Masonic Lodge, VFW, and American Legion. Some of his hobbies included: dancing, traveling, musicals, playing piano, flea markets, and good food, esp. steamed crabs and crab cakes.