Obituary PEORIA-Kirk Bradley Yoder, 48, of Arlington, TX, formerly of Peoria, IL, passed away of heart disease at his home on March 31, 2011. Kirk was born March 30, 1963 in Peoria, IL to Donald and Barbara Yoder. He moved to Texas after his senior year at Richwoods High School in Peoria. Kirk married the love of his life Juliann on December 11, 1987. Kirk and Juli had two boys, Reese Bradley, 11 and Zachary Ethan, 8. They survive. Also surviving are his mother, Barbara Payne of Washington, IL; father and stepmother, Don and Bobbie Yoder of Morton, IL; 2 sisters, Angie (Chris) Kemp of Bloomington, IL and Andrea (Jim) Eddy of Washington, IL; and many nieces and nephews who loved him dearly for his fun and loving personality. Kirk worked in the construction and building profession throughout his career. He was an electrician and creator of many, many places and things throughout Texas, Arkansas, and Illinois. He loved to work with his hands and could make or fix anything placed in front of him. He and his sons worked together on many projects. He enjoyed being outside, but his favorite time was on the water fishing and boating with the boys. Kirk was always the life of every party with his laughter and emphasis on having fun. Everyone who knew him says that he was a "big kid" with an even bigger, joyous heart. Kirk was an outstanding, nurturing father, who always spent lots of time with his boys. He was a Christian man who took his family to church regularly and taught them the Word of God. Kirk attended Pure Love Ministries Church. A memorial service will be at 5pm Saturday, April 9, 2011 in the chapel at Crossroads United Methodist Church in Washington. Pastor Bob DeBolt will officiate. Deiters Funeral Home & Crematory is assisting the family with arrangements. Service APR 9. 05:00 PM Crossroads United Methodist Church 1420 N. Main Street Washington, IL, US