Virgil Kirkland

Virgil John Kirkland went home to be with the Lord on Saturday,September 21, 2019 at age 85. Virgil was born January 28, 1934 in Kalispell, MT. to Clarence and Dorathy (Verley) Kirkland and lived all his life here. He married Sandra Roark on May 8, 1967. He worked at Plum Creek, Petrolane Gas and retired from Montana Power. He was an active member of Bible Baptist Church for many years. Virgil enjoyed his family and hunting, camping and especially fishing.

He was preceded in death by his parents Clarence and Dorathy Kirkland, sons Darrell, Tim Kirkland and Russell Eastman. Two brothers Merle Kirkland of Kalispell and Clyde Kirkland of Kalispell.

Virgil is survived by his wife of 52 years, Sandra,  and children Keevin (Judy Lyon)  Kirkland of Belgrade, Debra (Gary) Helzer of Kalispell, Layne (Helen)  Kirkland of Kalispell, Dan (Kim) Eastman of Polson, Glenda Eastman of Kalispell,  one sister Virginia Roberts of Kalispell one brother Fred (Connie) Kirkland of Bozeman, 14 grandchildren and 30 great grandchildren and many nieces and nephews.

Services will be held at Bible Baptist Church on Saturday September 28, 2019 at 11:00 AM.  In lieu of flowers donations may be made to Bible Baptist Church in honor of Virgil.Buffalo Hill Funeral Home is caring for the family.