Col. David V.S. Kirkpatrick Fifth Year Women's Basketball

Born on 9 April 1915 in Marshall, Indiana to David and Birdie Kirkpatrick, he grew up on the family farm. After high school, he graduated from Indiana University and was commissioned as a 2nd Lt. in the U.S. Army.
On 16 November 1940, he married Juanita Vise and they had two children. After 21 years in the Army, serving at several bases in the U.S., plus the Philippines and Turkey, and starting the R.O.T.C. program at Idaho State College in 1951, he retired from the military and went to work at ISC as Director of Housing until 1981. He was named Professor Emeritus of Military Science in May of 1991 from ISU.
Public service came as second nature to him. He was a long-time member and past president of the Pocatello Kiwanis club, past chairman of the local Red Cross, active fundraiser for Idaho State University, member of the Bengal Foundation, loyal Bengal fan, and proud to be a cub scout master even though he was not a scouter in his youth. He served on many boards during his life and received many awards. His positive effect on youth and young men in scouting, at ISU in the R.O.T.C. program, and as director of Housing is immeasurable. When it came to helping the “Colonel” always found a way to be of assistance. He raised unknown amounts of money for scholarships, found jobs for those that needed them, and has been a fantastic friend, father, and inspirational role model.