Kirk L. Halderman, Oklahoma City, OK
July 30, 1962 - October 18, 2023
Kirk L. Halderman passed away unexpectedly on October 18, 2023, at the Oklahoma University Medical Center in Oklahoma City, Oklahoma, at the age of 61.
Kirk was born July 30, 1962, the oldest of two children of Lynne and Phyllis (Ross) Halderman.
Kirk grew up on a farm northwest of Long Island, Kansas.
He attended Northern Valley Schools and graduated with the class of 1980. He went on to further his education at Fort Hays State University and Wichita Practical Nursing School, graduating in 1986.
Kirk married Tim Hopkins on June 3, 1995, in Seattle, Washington.
In 2000 they moved to Oklahoma City. Kirk was area sales manager for Dillard’s Department Store. Later he went to dog training school and was employed at the Warwick Animal Hospital. After an early retirement due to health issues, he took over the job as HOA president where he and Tim have lived for 11 years.
Kirk enjoyed traveling, gardening, antique shopping, and eating out, especially for breakfast and visiting. He had hours of enjoyment with their pet dogs Peanut, Dallas, Josie, and the cat Elvira.
Kirk was preceded in death by his grandparents, Oscar and Elizabeth Ross, and Ernest and Mae Halderman, uncles, aunts, cousins, and other relatives.
Survivors include his husband of 28 years, Tim Halderman, parents Lynne and Phyllis Halderman, sister Kendra Graf and husband James, niece Maloree Graf, and many other relatives and friends. Kirk will be deeply missed.
A graveside service will be held for Kirk on Saturday, November 11, 2023, at 2:00 p.m., with Pastor Jason Bonnicksen officiating, at the Long Island Cemetery in Long Island, Kansas.
Following the graveside service, the family will receive friends and relatives at the Long Island Methodist Church for a time of fellowship and refreshments.
Friends may sign the book from 9 a.m. to 9 p.m. on Friday, November 10, 2023, at the Olliff-Boeve Memorial Chapel, in Phillipsburg, Kansas.
In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions may be made to the Long Island Community Building or The Peace Lutheran Church in Alma, Nebraska.