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Van Kirk -- Russell D. "Shakey" Van Kirk, 76, an Albuquerque resident for 50 years, died Tuesday, November 23, 1999. Mr. Van Kirk is survived by his wife of 52 years, Frances Van Kirk of the family home; daughter, Jackie Chambers and husband, Max of Norco, CA; son, Russell D. Van Kirk Jr. of Albuquerque; niece, Gloria Scarcell and husband, Denny of Albuquerque; grandchildren, Tana Fletcher and husband, Rod, Steven Chambers, all of Norco, CA, Lisa Robinson and husband, Robert, Dennis Scarcell and wife, Elaine, all of Albuquerque; great-grandchildren, Cailey Fletcher of Norco, CA, Angelica and Candice Robinson, Evan and Ryan Scarcell, all of Albuquerque; brother, William"Boots" Van Kirk of Washington, PA. Mr. Van Kirk was a veteran of WWII, serving in the US Army as a military policeman. He was a member of American Legion Post 49 and of the VFW. He was a wonderful husband, father and grandfather. His family and friends will dearly miss him. Funeral services will be held at 12:00 p.m., Friday, November 26, 1999, at French Mortuary, Lomas Blvd. Chapel, with Pastor Vernie Fletcher officiating. Interment will follow in Santa Fe National Cemetery with full Military Honors to be conducted by American Legion Post 49. Friends may visit from 4:00 p.m. until 8:00 p.m., Thursday, November 25, 1999, at French Mortuary, 10500 Lomas Blvd. NE.
        Published on: Thu November 25, 1999