Nola Kirk

Our beloved wife, mother, grandma, great-grandma, great-great-grandma, sister and friend Nola Gem Wardle Kirk passed away peacefully on July 16, 2022 surrounded by her family. Nola was born in South Jordan, Utah on May 16, 1931 to Samuel William Wardle and Edna LaVera Palmer. She was the third of four children.

Throughout her life Nola made many friends. Nola loved her relief society ministering sisters, Betty Harwood and Norma Lieter; they were great. She was always busy helping in the school for her children and was a lunch worker and doing housework for the elderly in the ward. She babysat for the Baptist church and loved the little children. She taught primary for over 50 years and many relief society classes.

She married her sweetheart Maxwell W. Kirk in the Salt Lake Temple on April 19, 1948. They were married for 70 years. She had 4 children, 8 grandchildren, 9 great-grandchildren and 2 great-great-grandchildren. Nola enjoyed spending time with her family and having family parties and vacations, she loved to sew and embroidery pillowcases, dish towels for her family and friends. She loved to cook and was a great cook. She loved her favorite recipes and making cool whip candy and pies for the holidays. She loved helping people and was a great friend to everyone.

We can only imagine the reunion that is happening with all of her relatives on the other side, especially with her son Kerry, her parents, and husband Max. Nola we will all miss you, and we’ll see you in Heaven.

Nola is survived by her children: Kenneth M. Kirk (Flor Ines), Laury Kirk Lugo, and Keralee Kirk Peterson (Jan); her grandchildren; great-grandchildren; great-great- grandchildren; and nieces, nephews and cousins. Preceded in death by her parents, husband Maxwell W. Kirk, son Kerry William Kirk, her brothers, and her sister.

Funeral services will be held on Friday, July 22, 2022 at 11:00 a.m. at the LDS Chapel on 5735 South Fashion Blvd., Murray, Utah. Viewings will be held at the same location on Thursday, July 21, 2022 from 6:00-8:00 p.m. and on Friday prior to services from 10:00-10:45 a.m. Interment will follow at the South Jordan City Cemetery located at 10650 South 1055 West, South Jordan.