JOHN EDWIN

KIRBY

John Edwin Kirbuy, 96, a resident of Sun Valley, Idaho, passed away on Nov. 5, 2025, at DeSano Place in Jerome, Idaho.
John was born on Nov. 4, 1930, in Manchester, UK, to John Kirby and Ellen Wombey.  He was raised and educated in Manchester, UK.
He married Mary Blore on January 31, 1953, in Manchester.
John loved reading, especially history and philosophy.  He also loved music and dancing.   A Manchester City FC fan, he played soccer in his youth and coached kids' games.
He worked as a procurement specialist in the UK and also in Germany for the U.S. Armed Forces, before retiring in 1996.
John is survived by his wife, Mary; his two sons, Michael and Tim; his three daughters, Jane McDermott, Joanne Davenport, and Helen Kirby; 9 grandchildren: Bryan, Sarah, Ellen, Alexandra, Michael, Lauren, Steven, Liam, and Jil; and his great-grandchildren: Charolette, Finn, Nathanial, and Neve.
He is preceded in death by his parents, siblings, and his daughter, Deborah.

There are no services planned at this time.