Kirk Anson Douglas Vance Obituary (1965 - 2022)

Kirk Anson Douglas Vance, Born August 23, 1965, in Pekin, Illinois passed away at home in his bed September 11, 2022. His niece, age 33, Amber Lefay Vance preceded him. He worked for Par's Rug Gallery in Bloomington for more than thirty years. He was an amazing father and devoted son, the oldest of five. He left behind his son William H. Vance, his father Ronald Vance, Mother Lera Graves, two sisters Rodona Vance and Lora Vance and two brothers Ronald Adam Vance and Lonnie Vance. Also, one half-brother Carl Vance and many aunts, uncles, cousins, nieces, nephews, and friends who cared deeply about him. Kirk started working for Par's Rug Gallery in his twenties and with little direction taught himself how to clean and repair handmade oriental and Persian Rugs and eventually became a master rug weaver. He also learned how to restore antiques. Kirk loved to sing and had a very nice voice. He loved to garden and could tell you the botanical name of every flower and plant imaginable. He was very artistic. He loved woodcarving and made many carvings of busts, walking sticks, castles, and Santa's out of driftwood that he collected. He also loved to draw elaborate pictures and did some paintings. He never thought he had enough knowledge about the world so he always was trying to learn as much as he could. Even so, his son William meant the world to him. The people who had the privilege to know Kirk will never forget him. He left an impression on everyone he met. He was such a talented and amazing man. He will be missed.