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Michael Kirkland

Michael Kirkland was employed by Halliburton Oil Company for 26 years. Starting out as a general laborer, he worked his way up to International Manager of Overseas Operations.
He and his family traveled the world, and lived in several different locations, including Singapore, Argentina, and Libya.

After leaving Halliburton, Michael and his family returned to sunny California, where they made their home.

Michael had four children, and four grandchildren, whom he loved spending time with. With the exception of his fragile health, he enjoyed the last few years of his life, taking every opportunity to be a part of his grandchildren's lives.

Turning in his briefcase and suit for a pair of flip-flops and an old flannel shirt, he spent his days chaffeuring the little ones to school, ballet practice, etc.

Michael also enjoyed the simplicity of his last years. Life became routine, and his trips to the local convienent store for coffee and a newspaper every morning, became so constant that the staff knew him on a first name basis.

He also enjoyed breakfast at the local diner every morning (country biscuits and sunny side up eggs), served to him by the same waitresses for over 5 years.

Time has a way of mellowing a man, and that is definitely true in the case of my father. Twenty six years spent as a "company man" gave him little more than monetary satisfaction, whereas the simplest pleasures gave him emmense happiness.

Here's hoping wherever he may be now, there's a local coffee shop!

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