Henry Zane Kirk ’60

A native of Steubenville, Ohio, and son of Henry ’30, Zane graduated from its high school on his way to Princeton. He pursued choral singing, debating, and tennis and brought his love of music here with him. He joined Campus Club, the Chapel Choir, and the Pre-Med Society. He majored in English and wrote his thesis on the Anglican Book of Common Prayer.

Zane pursued his medical education at Baylor College of Medicine, Houston, and received his medical degree in 1965. He interned in pediatrics at UVA Hospital in Charlottesville, Va., and Baylor through 1967. Two years as a captain M.D. in the Air Force followed through 1969. He returned to Baylor for his pediatric residency.

Zane began his professional pediatrics career at Allegheny General Hospital, Pittsburgh, in 1971. In 1981, he established a private practice in Pittsburgh and practiced until 1987. Zane spent the balance of his career as medical director of Student Health Services for the University of Indiana, Pennsylvania, and administering health services at several  affiliated college hospitals. He retired in 2008.

A Reunions enthusiast from early youth, Zane loved to attend and urged others to as well. He died March 3, 2024. Zane is survived by his sons, Daniel and Carlton; daughter Cathryn; and four grandchildren, to whom we send our condolences.