Kirk Shie Foudree
October 09, 2010
Kirk Shie Foudree, a Des Moines attorney, has died at his home; he was 58. A native of Iowa, he earned both a Bachelor of Arts degree and a law degree from Drake University. After law school, he worked as an Assistant Polk County Attorney. Details on the cause of death were unavailable.
“Kirk was one of the smartest people I’ve ever known, and as a lawyer he relished jury trials,” said his brother, Bruce. “He was always ready to lend a hand to help people.”
Kirk was active in his family’s food concessions business and helped run its operations at the Iowa State Fair as well as Drake University, Iowa State University, and various swimming pools in Des Moines. When he wasn’t working, he loved good food and cooking for family and friends.
He had an outgoing personality and was always ready with a story or joke to make you laugh. But this often hid his serious-thinker side. His interests were far-ranging and included science, travel, antiques, and rare books which he collected.
His fascination with science showed up at a young age when he and a classmate spent many days in a mock space capsule he designed and built as a junior high school science experiment to study the effects of living in a sealed environment. The event and the astronauts’ successful “return” were covered by the local media.
Kirk is survived by his brother, Bruce Foudree, and two children, Aaron and Nicole.
Friends are invited to join the family at an informal memorial gathering for Kirk at Hamilton’s near Highland Memory Gardens, 121 NW 60th Avenue, Des Moines, on Sunday, November 7, 2010, from 1-3 p.m.
www.HamiltonsFuneralHome.com
Charles Brandt
03/11/2016
Kirk had many deep interests. He was always fascinated by the nature of people and things. For his understanding on these subjects he should never be forgotten. He always thought that people were basically good. He loved life and especially all his family. He understood right from wrong and always wanted to be on the right side. Lets remember Kirk with fondness and happiness because this is how he will remember all of us.
Linda Foudree
08/27/2013
I did not know you had passed away and it saddens me. I remember the times we spent at the fair when I was a little girl and the fun we had cousin. The grandstand and Shie is a shining star in my life and so are you. God bless your soul Kirk. You are missed. Linda
Wende Stark Frey
06/30/2012
I have so many fond memories of hanging out with Kirk at Teachout in the concession stand and his amazing majic act. He was such an wonderful person.
Cindy Davidson
11/04/2010
So sorry to hear of your loss. You are in our thoughts and prayers.
Rick Randles
11/02/2010
Bruce, I am so sorry! Kirk and I had not seen each other for a long time. As young boys we were always together it seemed. Kirk was the Best Man at our wedding. What a shock to hear from family he passed so young. I'm sorry we did not keep up thru the years.
God Bless you and Kirk's children.
Rick
Buffy Veber
11/01/2010
Dear Bruce, Aaron and Nichole,
I am so incredibly sad over Kirk's death. My most sincere and heartfelt sympathy for you all. He was such a fun and intelligent guy, and I really loved him. I'm so glad we got back in touch after Shie's funeral. Something really strange happened on Friday, and I felt a very strong urge to call Kirk, but was on the interstate at the time, so didn't call. The same thing happened when Shie died, I felt a strong sense that I had to call Shie that day. Of course, I didn't know he was in the hospital at the time, so didn't get to talk to either one of them.
I am so sorry for all of you.
Love,
Buffy
Steve Ahrendsen
11/01/2010
You are in our thoughts and prayers during this tought time. He will be missed very much!
Ed and Ilamae Ahrendsen
Steve and Luke Ahrendsen
Jeanne McAdam Hoffman
10/20/2010
Dear Bruce,
I am so sorry about your losing Kirk. You are in our thoughts and prayers.
Sincerely,
Jeanne McAdam Hoffman