Obituary: Steven Kirby, 60, Former Clawson Resident

Steve Allen Kirby, 60, formerly of Clawson, died Jan. 15, 2012 at Botsford Hospital in Farmington Hills.

Steve was born Nov. 15, 1951 in Cleveland Heights, Ohio to Arthur and Gwendolyn Kirby.

He is survived by his Mother Gwen "Steve's Mom" Kirby, his brother Arthur l. (Mary) III and his sister Sally (Mike) Lozano. Steve is also survived by a loving extended family.

Steve was well loved by many people and was probably best known for riding his bike (a Tricycle) in the Clawson Parade in which he was the Grand Marshall for in 2009. Steve was a member of the Clawson Lions Club and loved to help raise money for the club by selling its many different items. He also helped raise money for Muscular Dystrophy and was a member of the Clawson and Farmington Hills JC's.

He was a friend of the Clawson Police Department and a member of the United Street Machines Association in which he loved going to their car shows.

Steve was also a honorary volunteer assistant coach for the Clawson Mavericks and he will be dearly missed on the side lines.

A memorial gathering is set for 5-9 p.m. Thursday and 2-9 p.m. Friday at .

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