Jack A Kyle
December 21, 1932 ~ April 6, 2015
Born in: Bottineau, North Dakota
Rev. Jack A. Kyle, 82, of Franklin passed away at 2:30 p.m. on Monday, April 6th at Oakwood Heights Presbyterian Home in Oil City, following a brief illness.Born December 21, 1932 in Bottineau, North Dakota, Rev. Kyle was the son of the late Arthur Nichol and Mabel Crandall Kyle. He was formerly married to Alyce Somerville Kyle of Tuscon, AZ, who survives.Rev. Kyle attended the Bottineau School of Forestry from 1951 until 1953, and then attended Jamestown College from 1953 until 1955 and obtained a B.A. in History. He then attended Princeton Theological Seminary from 1955 until 1958 and obtained his Master's of Divinity. Rev. Kyle studied abroad in Edinburgh, Scotland, and did his Clinical Chaplaincy Rotation at Virginia Commonwealth University. His first charge was in Portal, North Dakota; his second being in Hancock, New York. Rev. Kyle then moved to Franklin in 1965.Rev. Kyle was a very active member of the Presbytery of Lake Erie. He was part of several outreach committees, helped mentor refugees starting their own businesses, was an active member of the Retired Presbyterian Ministers Group and local Retired Ministers Group, and served on the Board at Oakwood Heights Presbyterian Home in Oil City. He also served on the Board of United Communities Independence Programs (UCIP). He was committed to supporting people with developmental disabilities and supporting them to fully integrate into their communities, especially their church communities. Jack had a strong commitment to social justice for all people. His hobbies included photography and traveling - especially to the Kyle family farm for yearly "brother" reunions. Rev. Kyle is survived by his daughter, Martha Kyle Gluck and her husband, Michael Kyle Gluck; and his two grandchildren, Samuel A. Gluck and Rachael C. Gluck, all of Seattle, Washington.He is also survived by his three brothers, Robert A. Kyle and his wife, Charlene, of Rochester, Minnesota, Donald J. Kyle and his wife, Judy, of Loves Park, Illinois, and David E. Kyle and his wife, Linda, of Bottineau, North Dakota; and numerous nieces and nephews.In addition to his parents, Rev. Kyle was preceded in death by his brother, William T. Kyle.A Memorial Service for Rev. Kyle will be held on Friday, April 10th at 11 a.m. at the First Presbyterian Church in Franklin, with Rev. David Oyler, General Presbyter of the Presbytery of Lake Erie, officiating. Rev. Barry Jenkins, pastor of the First Presbyterian Church in Franklin, will assist with the service.Interment will be in Franklin Cemetery.The family suggests that memorial contributions be made to the First Presbyterian Church in Franklin - 1250 Elk Street, Franklin, PA 16323; and/or to the charity on one's choice.Family and friends are invited to visit www.gardinierfuneralhome.com to send cards, online condolences, or for further information.
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I’ve know jack Kyle for over 30 year and he wood make me smile all most every time I’d see him we both worked polk center he smile all the time it was fun to see him prays go with you rev Kyle you will be missed
Uncle Jack will always have a special place in my heart. He was always a kind and loving Uncle to me and I will hold onto the memories forever. We definitely had our fun moments…I will never forget the tilt-a-whirl ride with Uncle Jack at the Bottineau County Fair. Although he said it was fun, I’m not sure he would have agreed to a second ride!! We also had our more serious moments together as well…Uncle Jack was a big part of my wedding day…he performed the wedding ceremony for Ryan and I. I was so honored and touched that he was such a big part of one of the most important days of my life! My husband Ryan will always remember Jack as the “one beer a year” guy…this was a fun talking point at many family get togethers!! Jack was fun to be around and loved to laugh…he was a lot of fun to tease! God bless you Uncle Jack…I will miss you deeply.
Susie Hansen
Rev. Kyle was a wonderful, wonderful man and servant of Christ with a shining spirit. He will be greatly missed.
Martha and family, very sorry for your loss. Jack was a wonderful man. No doubt he walks now with Jesus. God Bless you, Jack and Linda Coogan and all of us at Coogan and Son.
Our deepest sympathy on the loss of Rev. Jack Kyle. He will be missed.
The Presbyterian Church of Kane, Pa.
Rev Jack was a true example of A Servant of Christ. It was never about Jack. He was the gentleness person I have had the pleasure to know. He will be miss by the North Sandy Church.
Butch and Holly Moyer
Rev. Kyle was a very quiet and gentle man. He understood our individual s at Polk Center and gave alot of his time to them. He alway spoke to myself and my husband when we seen him out and about in Franklin or on Polk grounds. He is greatly missed.
Jack Kyle lived the “love your neighbor as yourself”. His loving kindness touched so many lives.
I am very thankful for the few times that I was able to spend with Uncle Jack. Although, short and far between. Enjoyed his company and conversation. A very special gift to the many lives he has touched. Wonderful, caring man that will be missed greatly. Love and prayers to everyone.
Jack will be greatly missed by Lake Erie Presbytery. He was a great asset to the Christian Education Committee. He was always thinking of others and of how to spread the Gospel.
I was sorry to hear of Jack’s passing. I worked with him at Polk Center. Jack was a great minister and cared about the clients and the staff. His presence in the world will be missed.
Dr. Daniel J. Kauffman
Jack married Larry and I 21 years ago, we didn’t have an organist so he arranged someone he knew to come and play. He was an inspiration to the community and will be greatly missed by many. RIP Jack
Rev Kyle was a kind and gentle man…..Rest In Peace
Rev. Kyle was a kind and caring man. He was deeply loved by the residents and staff of Polk Center.
A very special person indeed! I had only meant him a couple times as he helped with my wedding ceremony but he could joke around with the best of them as I found out during my rehearsal! I also gave him a donation for helping with the ceremony which he returned part of as a wedding gift. It was such a wonderful, heartfelt gift. Not to mention the very sweet card he sent with it. He truly was a special kind of person.
Although it has been many years since I have spoken with Jack, I feel honored to have known him. He was among the rarest of people, a truly pure and kind soul. Always a pleasure to have conversations with. When Dan and I were married, I wanted Jack to participate in my ceremony, I felt so blessed that he did. I will never forget being at the David Kyle farm, Jack was visiting and we had all ordered pizza for supper, Jack stepped out of his comfort zone of tuna and decided to have a piece. We all had a good laugh including Jack that he probably wouldn’t be a pizza fan any time soon. He was an angel with us and will now be an angel watching over us. Rest in peace Jack. My condolences to the Kyle family.
Michelle Colhoun
I know of no one who better fulfilled his calling than Jack Kyle. What a gentle grace he has been to so many – obviously to those he served in his ministry, but also to all who served with him. What a grace he was (and still is) to me! Passionate about the love of the gospel, gentle in expression, wise in thought and action, deeply concerned about “the least of these.” His life and example live on.
I love the pigeon story–If you haven’t heard it let me know–I remember Jack as being unusually bright, aware and kind—kind in a manner that personifies the concept.
Jack was such a sweet, gentle man and a true servant of God. I always enjoyed our conversations and his quiet, thoughtful manner. He will be missed. – Brandy Elford
FROM NANCY HASSON AND PAUL WEINTRAUB
We met Jack through Mike and Martha, our neighbors and good friends, and always enjoyed spending time with him when he came to see them in Seattle. He was a very special person and we always admired his sensitivity and his special feelings for Martha. We will miss his visits and his gentle, loving personality.
Lillian Carnahan
I send my heartfelt condolences to all of you. I had been acquainted with Jack for many years through our church (Utica Pres.), but really came to know and admire him so much when I was playing organ and piano for the church services at Polk. He was a wonderful example of all a true Christian should be.
Rev. Don Mitchell. Jack and I have been friends and fellow presbyters for a generation. I have always held Jack in the highest esteem as a friend and colleague. He was a very intelligent and compassionate man, traits especially apparent in his work as chaplain at Polk Center for most of his ministerial career. I can remember well on many visits there how caring and loving he was to the residents, and how responsive and trusting they were to him. His gentle manner and wise understanding of his congregation at Polk Center was contagious. One could see the effect of his ministry in the eyes of those who leaned on him for support and reassurance. I learned much from our friendship and for that reason felt moved to continue our friendship even after relocating many miles away to central Pennsylvania. Jack Kyle was a credit to his profession, a contributor to his community, and a living testimony of human kindness. I will miss him, and his genuine devotion to God in Christ. Well done, good friend and spiritual servant to so many!