Carmon Kirby Doyle
April 13, 2013
Carmon Kirby Doyle, 92 of West Des Moines, IA, went to be with the Lord on Saturday, April 13, 2013 at Mercy Hospital in West Des Moines. Visitation will be on Thursday, April 18, 2013 from 5 to 7 p.m. at Hamilton’s on Westown Parkway at 3601 Westown Parkway, West Des Moines, IA. Funeral Services will be on Friday, April 19 at 11:00 a.m. at St. Theresa’s Catholic Church 1230 Merle Hay Rd. Des Moines, IA with Father Mark Neal officiating. Graveside services will be held at Waukee Cemetery.
Carmon Kirby Doyle was born in Brantford, Ontario Canada,to Michael Doyle and Laura Doyle on May 19, 1920. Kirby married Frances Abraham on August 20, 1949 and began a family in Paris, Ontario Canada, where they both lived and worked. Kirby worked for Massey Ferguson for 38 years where he began working as a tradesman and moved up into management, specializing in time study for manufacturing. While in Canada, Kirby and Frances started a family. Together they have five children; Graeme, Gregory, Leo, Mary (Phillips), and Paul. In 1966 Kirby was offered an opportunity to move to Des Moines, IA with Massey Ferguson to set up the company’s Midwest corporate headquarters on Bell Ave. in Des Moines. In 1966 Kirby, Fran and all 5 children moved from Paris, Ontario Canada to make a new home in Windsor Heights, IA,where they lived for 44 years before moving to Edgewater Retirement Community. As a young man Kirby enjoyed playing hockey and golf. He continued to be involved with both sports throughout his life. He played, coached and refereed hockey as all of his 4 boys were involved in the sport as well. In 1999, Kirby was inducted into the ISU Cyclone Hockey Hall Of Fame. Kirby also greatly enjoyed the game of golf. He was an avid golfer, involved with the Massey golf league and followed it faithfully on TV.Kirby also enjoyed music, especially big band music. He actually met Frances at a ballroom dance before they were married. He often spoke about attending the big band events that included Guy Lumbardo, Louie Armstrong and Nat King Cole. After Kirby retired from Massey, he and Frances spent many winters in Panama City Beach, FL where they enjoyed the weather, friends, occasional golf games, and playing Bridge and Euchre with their snow-bird friends. Kirby was loved dearly by his family and will be remembered for his legacy of a loving husband, dedicated, hard-working Dad, and fun-loving grandfather.
Kirby is survived by his wife, Frances of 63 years, his 5 children and their spouses, his brother Terry, 3 sisters, Pat, Kathleen, and Fran all of Ontario, Canada. He is also survived by numerous other relatives including 19 grandchildren and 7 great grandchildren. He was preceded in death by one brother, Michael and a grandchild Samuel Doyle.
Memorial Contributions can be given to Edgewater Good Samaritan Fund. If you would like to offer online condolences you may do so at www.HamiltonsFuneralHome.com
Jeff DuBay
04/19/2013
To the Doyle family, sorry to hear about Kirby, I will always remember him as a kind and caring person. Always a smile for me, I appreicated him helping me during my hockey days !! Always telling me to "keep my head up" :). One of the founding fathers of hockey in Des Moines. Wish more people knew this !!
May God bless him and your family !! sorry I couldn't make the services.
Bob and Carol Wells
04/18/2013
Dear Doyle family,
We have you in our prayers and thoughts. Kirby was a hard working respected employee with our days together at Massey's.
May our Lord give you peace.
Linda and Kelley Phillips
04/18/2013
Our hearts and prayers are with all the Doyle family. Even though we know Kirby has gone to a better place, it is still hard to let a loved one go.
With our love....
Peter and Judy Wozniuk
04/17/2013
Thanks for letting us know. He was a great man, loyal, honest, dependable and highly respected by his peers!!
We know he will be missed by Fran and all the children. We will be praying for you during this time of loss
Colorado BondShares employees
04/17/2013
To the Doyle family:
We at Colorado BondShares want to express our sincere condolences and God's peace at the passing of your husband/father/grandfather, Kirby Doyle. May God's blessings be upon all of you.
Janice McDonald
04/17/2013
Dear Fran,
Please know that you and your family are remembered and held in prayer as you celebrate the life of your dearly beloved husband, father and grandfather. Blessings, Janice & Len McDonald
Lori Shimp Kampschroer
04/16/2013
Dear Doyle Family,
Please know my thoughts and prayers are with you. You and your dad were such an important part of my upbringing. I will always remember that little twinkle in his eyes, just as if he knew we were about to do something we shouldn't be!
May you find peace.
Lori
Craig Branch
04/16/2013
Leo,
Im sorry about the sad news.
My prayers are with you and your family.
God Bless
Craig
Sheila Yadon
04/16/2013
Dear Leo, I'm so sorry to hear of your Father's passing. I'll be praying for you and your Family during this difficult time.
Lynn Shimp Scott
04/16/2013
Dear Doyle Family,
I was so sorry to hear of your loss. My prayers are with each of you during this difficult time.
Tuan Pham
04/16/2013
Dear Paul,
My family is very sorry to hear about your loss and wishes to express our deepest sympathies to you and your family.We will be praying for you and your family