Dirk was a kind and willing care giver. His happiness came while caring for his parents, his brother Craig, Christine, and his granddaughter Abigail. I had the chance to meet him as a teenager when a school mate to Christine. In the last 6 years, I was able to see him as a partner and friend to Christine. He was a fabulous papaw! Protective to a fault and celebrated Abigail's affection for him. He will be missed by many. He will be missed by me. May God grant him peace.