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CHRISTOPHER P. KIRK

1945 - 2018

CHRISTOPHER KIRK Obituary

KIRK, Christopher P. Born January 24, 1945, died from complications due to a stroke, on Wednesday, October 31, 2018. Chris was the son of Helen and Paul Kirk, grew up in Seattle, received his BA degree from Columbia University and his MFA from Washington University. He leaves his wife, Karen Dorn of Cambridge and his sister, Hannah of Portland. He is predeceased by his son, Spencer and his uncle, B. Kirk. Services private

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Published by Boston Globe from Nov. 1 to Nov. 2, 2018.

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Phil Wood

February 26, 2019

Chris and I were classmates at Lake Washington High School. We had an unplanned meeting in Todi Italy decades ago--I have a very strong memory of our visit. Very sorry to hear of his passing.
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Tanya DeMarsh-Dodson

December 28, 2018

I knew a youthful Chris a n of the painter who lived on the east coast, first in New York to persue hie career. Our parents were friends and as we grew up we spent time together as a result. Chris showed the family integrity in the way he chose to live his life. My condolences to those who mus t feel his loss most acutely
.Tanya DeMarsh-Dodson

November 15, 2018

May cherished memories and prayers comfort and console mourning ones as your dear one R.I.P.

Carol Ann (Koppel) Hutchinson

November 4, 2018

I was so sorry to hear of Chris' passing. Chris and the Kirk family were a part of my growing up years of which I have very fond memories to treasure. My deepest sympathy to the family.

Marshs Burns

November 2, 2018

Some of my fondest memories of the past have been of times with Chris. His devotion to painting, whatever the cost put him in the highest scales of Courage. His willingness to live simply in order to continue painting was and will remain inspiring. There are many both past and present who will mourn his passing. Who can we look to who could give so much to cooking, painting design and friendship.I was blessed to know him.

To his family each will mourn their loss in a different way. Let him live in our hearts, for as long as its possible.

November 2, 2018

To the Kirk Family: My heartfelt sympathies go out to the family and friends during this difficult time. I hope that the promise in 1 Thessalonians 4:14 can bring comfort. Knowing that there's a hope for the ones we have lost in death can be so reassuring.

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