20/04/2023
Grover “Kirk” Hall
May 12, 1937 - April 3, 2023
Born May 12, 1937, in Sage, Arkansas, to Ewell D. and Audrey “Tina” Hall, the firstborn son of what would be 11 children. He passed away on April 3, 2023, at 85. He attended school at Orondo and was one of the original Bridgewalkers attending Wenatchee High School. In 1955, he joined the US Navy and was stationed at Long Beach, California. He played baseball for the Terminal Island Islanders as a pitcher which included 7 straight wins and 4 shutouts. He would say these were the best years of his life playing ball and that he should have stayed in the Navy. He was honorably discharged on May 9, 1958.
He returned to Washington and worked for Boeing in Seattle, WA. Married his childhood sweetheart Kathleen Day on March 6, 1959. They had 3 children Vicki, Rusty, and Susan (who died shortly after birth). Kirk worked for Stretch Garrett in Rock Island, WA, and Larson AFB/Missile Storage Facility, Warden, WA, before getting hired at Alcoa Aluminum. He and Kathleen bought her parent’s house, planted an orchard, and raised their children. Kirk retired in 1993 from Alcoa. He continued to run his hobby orchard, traveled with Kathleen, played men’s softball, cheered on his beloved Dodgers, and enjoyed their grandchildren.
He was preceded in death, by his parents, wife, Kathleen, son, Rusty, daughter, Susan, brothers Bill, and Jerry Dale Hall, and 3 sisters, Melba Stuart, Charlotte Robertson, and Gail Hall.
He is survived by Daughter Vicki (Chris) Morrison, Grandchildren Shane (Madi) Morrison, Kristin (Trent) Domser, Cameron Hall, Jase (Jessica) Hall, Peyton (Jeff) Walker. Great Grandchildren Audrey and Quinton Morrison, Jack Domser, and Nola Hall.
He is also survived by 2 brothers, Vaughn (Ruth) Hall and Paul Hall. 3 Sisters Donna Ellis, Scottie (Dick) King, and Carolyn (Lonnie) Marlin, all of East Wenatchee.