Joseph L. Kirby, age 53, died suddenly in his home on April 1, 2014. He was born on Aug. 8, 1960, in Northfolk, Va. Joe spent eight years in the Navy.

After that, he met the love of his life, Pam Kirby, and shortly after they married in 1991. They had two children together.

He then moved on to painting/construction.

He also helped out assisting the coaches for baseball and soccer for the South Whidbey schools.

He had a passion for the great outdoors and his family and always was eager to help those who needed.

Joe is survived by his wife, Pam Kirby; children Danielle Kirby Monroe, Stephanie Kirby, Amanda Kirby-Wong, Kaitlyn Kirby and Robert Kirby; step-children Jimmy Wolfe Mitchell, Melanie Wolfe and Jeremy Wolfe; and many grandchildren.

A potluck Celebration of Life will be held 2 p.m. Sunday, April 13, at the American Legion in South Whidbey.