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Kirby Walker

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Kirby Walker

November 2, 1956 – August 4, 2019

Documentary filmmaker and activist Kirby Walker passed away on Sunday, August 4th, after a protracted and difficult struggle with melanoma. She lived an enviable life with extraordinary joy, undiminished gratitude, and a contagious positive...

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My heart goes out to Kirby's family. I only now learned of her passing and was shocked and deeply saddened. We spent hours together in the editing room at Stanford, me working on a thesis, she working on her wedding video. Steel drums and all:) We talked about the future and dreams and life. What an extraordinary person she was. My heart is with you, her family.

I just heard that Kirby passed away, and I'm so sorry. Although we have been out of touch since I left NRDC in 2012, I still have vivid memories of seeing her at all the organization's events. Her brilliant smile and warm, caring greetings would always lift my spirits. I am so sorry that her smile is no longer warming the lives of the people around her. Condolences to her family and friends. This weekend, I will hike in the hills in Marin and look for a heart-shaped rock in her memory.

One summer I visited an old dear friend on top of the mountain in Fairfax, Marin County. There at the house was Kirby, who I had known for almost 50 years. I was giving rides on those windy twisty roads to everybody on my Harley, and Kirby was the last to go. She hopped on the back and off we went. I knew she was an avid skier so I went fast and carved the turns steeply (but safely of course). At the top the view of the Marin hills was spectacular and I paused only a second before racing back...

I am honored to have known Kirby, our immediate comfort as would-be friends took place within the medical community in the past 2 years. Both Kirby and her husband, Paul touched staff hearts with their smiles, connection and very clear love for each other. You always brightened the day in the MRI suite with your smile, bravado, laughter and sincerity.

And, Kirby, I too, have a collection of heart rocks!

I did not know she collected heart rocks too! Lovely Obit full of accomplishments and loves....so sad to hear of her passing:-( and so hard to write an obit that can capture a life, but this one does-kudos!
A life fully lived- one hundred years ago, most did not make it to age 45.....1919, seems so long ago. She was a maverick of good causes- blessings for her family and may her work continue.

Plain and simple, I loved Kirby. She was a joy to be around , always curious about me and my family and the world around her. I expected to laugh every time I saw her , and did! I will miss her !

❤HONEYMOON WITH PAUL❤

Oh, Eunice... You lived an extraordinary and awe-inspiring life! You had such courage and fortitude, and hope and strength, always... Memories of you will forever bring smiles to our faces and our hearts... Hugs and peace to those left behind...❤❤❤

It is with great sadness that I offer my condolences to Kirkby's family on her passing. Although our connection was brief through our children at Marin a country Day School, I too remember her as a woman of magical substance and a shining positivity which always announced her presence in any social circumstance. She was a generous mother and friend and clearly a beloved member of a vast community. She will be greatly missed.

I am so sorry to hear of Kirby's passing.what a wounderful sweet caring person. I have fond memories of her and paul visiting my wife and i when they passed through Bozeman when they were in school.Ken Olson