Kris Hardin

I am completely saddened to learn of Kris's death.
I knew her in Sierra Leone in 1982-84 when she was just starting her fieldwork in Kainkordu and I was teaching at Fourah Bay College.
She was always a bright light, and I am sorry that I did not keep in touch with her.

I recently learned of Kris's passing. Kris and I were roommates, and shared a drafty old house together for one or two years while attending school in Indiana. We had wonderful dinners and gatherings there with other students, visiting faculty, drop-ins and who-knows-who, with everyone wanting to be around the house -- all credit for the warmth and fantastic cooking going to Kris. She taught me how to make chicken curry casserole, which remains one of my best dishes! I left Indiana long...

I have only just now learned of Kris' death, from another friend from graduate school at Indiana, where all three of us were studying anthropology. Kris and I were both part of a cohort studying the arts--she was working on art-making and I was doing ethnomusicology and dance--and both of us were working with Ivan Karp. She was a quiet but strong and wise presence. Her serenity and grace were wonderful to be around. I am sad that we lost touch after Indiana, as I have been in the UK since...

The very first day I met Kris, I wished that I had a magic wand so that I can make her pain goes away. She was a beautiful, kind and respectful person. Her soft voice and her beautiful smile touches my heart. Kris became a very special to me and I wanted to help her continue on but God decided to take her home.
Michael, my deeply sympathy to you and family. I have just found out after returning from New Zealand. I thought of both of you and the beautiful book you both autographed for...

I was very sorry to hear of Kris' passing. She was a good friend to me when we were young and in Job's Daughters together. I remember that she drove me around in her car to practices and to meetings and we did a lot of stuff that you do in high school that is amusing or even hilarious. She was always kind and fun to be with. I can still see her smile and hear her laugh. She accomplished a lot in her life and achieved tremendous honors. All the character and qualities that it takes to do that...

I never met Kris, but have come to know that the world is a better place because of the legacy she left. My condolences to her family.

Kris inspired my daughter to study anthropology. For that, I am truly grateful. Though I only met her once, I knew she was a gentle person with an old soul.

kris was a beautiful person with a kind heart that cant be topped, i will dearly miss her but my memories will always remain strong in my heart , i loved kris as if she was a family member and i did think of her as family, she will forever be in mind,heart and soul and she will always be a part of me, kris I LOVE YOU ALWAYS.....

Kris was a truly beautiful, kind, intelligent woman with a wonderful sense of humor and amazing spirit. My heart aches that she is gone but takes solace in the fact Kris squeezed more into her short time than most of us will in a very long lifetime. Rest in Peace, Kris, you are missed already. Kathy Bauer, Classmate