Posted by: Kim_Hamilton on 12/18/2012 09:46 AM
Updated by: Kim_Hamilton on 12/18/2012 09:46 AM
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In Loving Memory of Stanley Leonard Jirka, 1942~2012
Angels Camp, CA...April 26, 1942-December 14, 2012...Stan was born in Oakland, CA. At an early age his family moved to Stockton where he spent his childhood, graduating from Stagg High School in 1960. Soon after graduation he joined the Army, and served in the Reserves. He graduated from U.O.P. in 1969 with a bachelor's degree in History. In 1973 he moved to Angels Camp, CA, where he resided for the rest of his life. He taught at Vallecito High School for 23 years and at Bret Harte High School for one year before retiring in 1997. Stan's passion for photography, history, politics, and music motivated him to travel to many interesting places with both ....
friends and family. His wry sense of humor, and sharp wit brought many smiles and laughs to all who knew him. He is survived by his wife of 17 years, Barbara Hardwick, children Patrick Jirka, Brian Jirka and Amy Jirka, step-children Shane Edwards, Scott Edwards and Kristen Edwards, 3 grandchildren, and 12 step-grandchildren. A Celebration of Life will be held on Saturday, December 29 from 11:30 to 2:30pm at the Bret Harte Union High School Theater.
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