Kimber Wheelock

KImber was a wonderful, unique man. We met him in Edinburgh at the Festival, visited and worked with him in Rhode Island and had many very happy, laughter-filled times with him. We're more complete for having met him and send love to all his terrific family.

He was a one-off, a man of many parts. Kimber Wheelock - what a name!Like him, so cool! His languid gait as he approached through Edinburgh's crowded Festival streets, so slender yet such strength. The tan, of course, the softest shirts in the lovliest colours. A man of taste. Discerning in so many ways.A man of many talents, a director and teacher whose creative energy inspired students and audiences alike. And then,he knew the best places to eat and the places to avoid.He cooked the best...

Kimber was the first professor I spoke with as an incoming freshman at URI in 1975. He influenced my career path in the arts in a positive, inspiring and even practical way. It was my good fortune to know him and may good memories of him bring peace and comfort to family. Susan Boyce

What a man! We met Kimber when we shared a theatre space at the Edinburgh Festival Fringe in the 70s with his URI Theater Group. His cool, relaxed demeanour, his smile, his sense of humour, and his quiet professionalism made him stand out as someone you could learn from and whose company you could enjoy. Over 40 years later, none of those first impressions has changed. Kimber not only didn't suffer fools gladly, he didn't suffer them at all. On the other hand, when he saw talent and qualities...