1954
Kirk
2016
Kirk Kiloh
December 6, 1954 — July 30, 2016
Kirk Neusteter Kiloh, 61, Shawnee Mission KS passed away July 30 peacefully at Shawnee Mission Medical Center after suffering a massive stroke. He was born December 6, 1954 and quickly adopted by the late George Kirk Kiloh and Marjorie Belle Truel Kiloh Campbell. He was their best Christmas present ever! He brought tremendous joy to the Kiloh household as well as to his grandparents and Great Aunt and Uncle Orpha and Nathaniel Neusteter who played important roles in his child hood. While he did not know his birth genealogy he took great pride in his adopted family’s Scottish heritage and the Neusteter’s Jewish culture. He was a member of the Saint Andrews Society of Kansas City.
He is survived by his mother, Marjorie Kiloh Campbell, stepfather, Richard Allen Campbell, sister Mary Anne McDowell, (Stephen A.) nephew, Kiloh Stephen McDowell, step brother Ronald Campbell (Fran), Richard Campbell (Kathy) and step sister Delores Streich (Jeff), two former spouses Lark Chapin and Karen Kiloh and many nieces, nephews and cousins. His father George Kirk Kiloh, paternal grandparents George and Ada Kiloh, maternal grandparents Richard Omar and Lydia Bomar Truel, Great Aunt Orpha Neusteter, Great Uncle Nat Neusteter and niece Madeline Marjorie McDowell preceded him in death.
Kirk utilized his talents as a child and young man to excel in school, learn piano without instruction, become fluent in German and pursue his varied interests. He graduated from Shawnee Mission North High School in 1972 and attended the University of Kansas School of Architecture and Urban Design in Lawrence Kansas.
He began his architectural career in 1977 while working at Horner Blessing & Associates Architects Inc. While there he developed expertise in technical aspects of the profession developing his interest in preparing specifications. He became a member of the Construction Specifications Institute as well as the American Institute of Architects. His interest in residential design led him to work for architects in Aspen, Colorado and then for himself in Kansas City designing and often being involved in construction of custom new and renovated homes.
His interest in automobiles and automotive communities may have been sparked by his father’s service station business where Kirk worked from a very early age. Kiloh’s Sales and Service was a community unto itself consisting of friends, family, customers, employees and related business owners that enjoyed fellowship and addressing automotive needs as trusted friends. It was a place where strong opinions flowed and robust discussion followed. While his highly opinionated manner would scare some it clearly was nurtured during his time spent at his father’s business. It was also during this time that he learned how to solve problems with passion. Kirk’s dedication to the task at hand was appreciated by the many who worked with him. This environment proved influential as Kirk grew into adulthood and joined other communities that gathered for a purpose such as automotive racing but more importantly remained places for fellowship and community.
At a young age he became a student of domestic and foreign automotive design and performance creating his early passion for BMW automobiles and for being among others with similar passions and interests.
While at KU, he created and published the first Kansas City Region BMW Club newsletter. He went on to become a long term Board Member of the BMW Club of KC as well as being active nationally in the organization.
His passion grew to include Audi’s as well serving as Regional Director of the Audi Club of North America and President of the local chapter. Kirk was interested in how well drivers and their machines performed including developing his own skills to become a very competitive driver racing across the Midwest and as far away as California in Sports Car Club of America – Solo II Autocross sanctioned events.
This began his lifelong focus on High Performance Driver’s Education. He collaborated with others in the creation of High Performance Driver’s Education for BMW, Audi, and Porsche programs and events across the country. Of all of these leadership activities, he was most proud of developing and bringing the first StreetSurvival.org teen car control and accident avoidance school to Kansas City for BMW and SCCA. He subsequently put on 20 of these schools locally and was thrilled when his nephew Kiloh McDowell became a graduate.
Kirk was always first to the event, he and his cars were always prepared, and he usually had the best technology, polished and incredibly detailed cars, which displayed the most artistic composition of decals. He was the first to help others be successful and insured that all participants had fun in a safe environment. Kirk never gave up and was the last to leave.
With more time Kirk may have opened his own auto shop, he would have learned the origin of his birth parents who remain unknown to the family and he would have adopted more cats.
We will really miss Kirk and his dedication and commitment to friends who shared his passion and his special car gene.
Services to be held at Johnson County Funeral Chapel and Memorial Gardens located at 11200 Metcalf Avenue, Overland Park KS 66210 on Saturday September 17, 2016. Visitation at 10:00 am, followed by services at 11:00 am.
In Lieu of flowers, Donations in Kirk’s memory may be made to:
Tire Rack Street Survival program of BMW Car Club of America Foundation
http://www.bmwccafoundation.org/support-the-foundation/donate/
Or
Design a brick to be displayed at the BMW CCA Foundation in Greer, South Carolina
http://www.fundraisingbrick.com/bmwccafoundation/
Or
Kirk Kiloh Memorial Bench at Heartland Park Topeka
https://www.gofundme.com/2nwtdmqc?ssid=732402417&pos=1
He is survived by his mother, Marjorie Kiloh Campbell, stepfather, Richard Allen Campbell, sister Mary Anne McDowell, (Stephen A.) nephew, Kiloh Stephen McDowell, step brother Ronald Campbell (Fran), Richard Campbell (Kathy) and step sister Delores Streich (Jeff), two former spouses Lark Chapin and Karen Kiloh and many nieces, nephews and cousins. His father George Kirk Kiloh, paternal grandparents George and Ada Kiloh, maternal grandparents Richard Omar and Lydia Bomar Truel, Great Aunt Orpha Neusteter, Great Uncle Nat Neusteter and niece Madeline Marjorie McDowell preceded him in death.
Kirk utilized his talents as a child and young man to excel in school, learn piano without instruction, become fluent in German and pursue his varied interests. He graduated from Shawnee Mission North High School in 1972 and attended the University of Kansas School of Architecture and Urban Design in Lawrence Kansas.
He began his architectural career in 1977 while working at Horner Blessing & Associates Architects Inc. While there he developed expertise in technical aspects of the profession developing his interest in preparing specifications. He became a member of the Construction Specifications Institute as well as the American Institute of Architects. His interest in residential design led him to work for architects in Aspen, Colorado and then for himself in Kansas City designing and often being involved in construction of custom new and renovated homes.
His interest in automobiles and automotive communities may have been sparked by his father’s service station business where Kirk worked from a very early age. Kiloh’s Sales and Service was a community unto itself consisting of friends, family, customers, employees and related business owners that enjoyed fellowship and addressing automotive needs as trusted friends. It was a place where strong opinions flowed and robust discussion followed. While his highly opinionated manner would scare some it clearly was nurtured during his time spent at his father’s business. It was also during this time that he learned how to solve problems with passion. Kirk’s dedication to the task at hand was appreciated by the many who worked with him. This environment proved influential as Kirk grew into adulthood and joined other communities that gathered for a purpose such as automotive racing but more importantly remained places for fellowship and community.
At a young age he became a student of domestic and foreign automotive design and performance creating his early passion for BMW automobiles and for being among others with similar passions and interests.
While at KU, he created and published the first Kansas City Region BMW Club newsletter. He went on to become a long term Board Member of the BMW Club of KC as well as being active nationally in the organization.
His passion grew to include Audi’s as well serving as Regional Director of the Audi Club of North America and President of the local chapter. Kirk was interested in how well drivers and their machines performed including developing his own skills to become a very competitive driver racing across the Midwest and as far away as California in Sports Car Club of America – Solo II Autocross sanctioned events.
This began his lifelong focus on High Performance Driver’s Education. He collaborated with others in the creation of High Performance Driver’s Education for BMW, Audi, and Porsche programs and events across the country. Of all of these leadership activities, he was most proud of developing and bringing the first StreetSurvival.org teen car control and accident avoidance school to Kansas City for BMW and SCCA. He subsequently put on 20 of these schools locally and was thrilled when his nephew Kiloh McDowell became a graduate.
Kirk was always first to the event, he and his cars were always prepared, and he usually had the best technology, polished and incredibly detailed cars, which displayed the most artistic composition of decals. He was the first to help others be successful and insured that all participants had fun in a safe environment. Kirk never gave up and was the last to leave.
With more time Kirk may have opened his own auto shop, he would have learned the origin of his birth parents who remain unknown to the family and he would have adopted more cats.
We will really miss Kirk and his dedication and commitment to friends who shared his passion and his special car gene.
Services to be held at Johnson County Funeral Chapel and Memorial Gardens located at 11200 Metcalf Avenue, Overland Park KS 66210 on Saturday September 17, 2016. Visitation at 10:00 am, followed by services at 11:00 am.
In Lieu of flowers, Donations in Kirk’s memory may be made to:
Tire Rack Street Survival program of BMW Car Club of America Foundation
http://www.bmwccafoundation.org/support-the-foundation/donate/
Or
Design a brick to be displayed at the BMW CCA Foundation in Greer, South Carolina
http://www.fundraisingbrick.com/bmwccafoundation/
Or
Kirk Kiloh Memorial Bench at Heartland Park Topeka
https://www.gofundme.com/2nwtdmqc?ssid=732402417&pos=1
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