August 29, 2008
Kirk Lovelace, a longtime employee of DBM Contractors, died on Aug. 13 after a battle with cancer. He was 56 years old.
Lovelace was with DBM from the early days and worked on pioneering earth retention projects, including the company's first soil nail retaining wall job in Seattle.
Lovelace began working summers for DBM contractors, where his father was a superintendent, while still attending Franklin Pierce High School. He joined the company full-time after graduating in 1970. Starting as a laborer in the structures division of DBM, co-workers said Lovelace grew with the company through his hard work and friendly attitude. He eventually moved to the drilling division as a foreman and superintendent where he worked for the next 23 years. In 1993, Lovelace moved into the office and became one of the primary estimators for the company. Over the next 15 years, he developed a reputation for building great relationships with clients.
Bob Carnevale, Business Development & Contracts Manager at DBM, said Lovelace will always be remembered for his constant smile and positive attitude and that he would be greatly missed.
Born in Tacoma, Lovelace lived in Puyallup for most of his life. Lovelace is survived by his wife, Cindy; his daughters, Theresa, Renee and Kendyl; his son, Cameron; his grandchildren, Jayden and Cooper; his mother, Lois; his brother, Mark; and his sister, Georgia. A service was held for Lovelace on Tuesday, Aug. 19 at the Valley Chapel at Mountain View Funeral Home in Tacoma. Cindy Lovelace asks that any contributions be made in Lovelace's name to the American Cancer Society. Cards sent to DBM Contractors will be forwarded to the family home. DBM is at Box 6139, Federal Way, WA., 98063-6139.
