Irene A. Bierman-McKinney

The world is certainly a duller place without dear Renie! I'm missing her particularly now as the WCAA draws down to its end in June 2024 (50 years after Western's last graduating class).

I am deeply saddened to discover this news today. Professor Bierman-McKinney was one of my favorite professors at UCLA, and I enjoyed her Islamic Art & Architecture class so much! Even when I reached out to her after college, she was kind enough to respond and give me advice :) She was very inspiring! My heart goes out to her family and loved ones.

From the time we were in college together, I knew Rene as an extraordinary woman whose intellect left you in awe even as she was a dear warm, down-to-earth, funny friend. I will miss her sorely.

Dear Renie and all those near and dear, Carlton and her brother, friends.
Renie was the epitome of a first rate scholar and human being. Never allowing her ego or a sense of accomplishment interfere with the issues at hand--honesty, sincerity, and teaching. Her reach for profound associations in vertually unequaled by her comtemporaries.

Always looking for a larger picture, a more involved and evolved set of circumstances.
My loss, which is ao large and palpable, is Minute, if...

My deepest condolences to Irene's family. She was a great scholar, colleague, and friend. I also express condolences on behalf of the Islamic Studies Program at UCLA. Irene was an essential member of this Program and a teacher and mentor to many of its students. Irene, we will miss you!

My sincerest condolences to the McKinnery Family. May the God of all comfort (Psalms 83:18) help you during this difficult time.

Dear Carlton And Family
We are s sorry about the death of your dearest wife "Irene". We know she will be missed by all who love her. May you find comfort in the promises of God's Word. Soon death will be removed, and our love ones will live again.