Hilton Head Island, South Carolina
1939 - 2020
Ward Nelson Kirby Ward Nelson Kirby passed away peacefully on the morning of April 21, 2020. He was born on April 23, 1939 in Wheeling, West Virginia to Charlotte and Ralph Kirby. He grew up in St. Clairsville, Ohio and attended the University of Cincinnati, completing a degree in Civil...
Read MoreAs we watched the golf tournament at Sea Pines yesterday, we recalled Ward’s memories of his volunteerism at Hilton Head. We have also missed Ward’s contributions to our condo community in Battle Creek.
Judie and Ted Tuttle
April 18, 2021 | Battle Creek, MI | Friend
Dear Karen,
We are so sorry to hear of Ward's passing. We so enjoyed our times with the two of you. We have many memories we will cherish forever. We send our deepest sympathy to you and your family. May God give you comfort, strength, and peace during this time of sorrow.
With love and sympathy,
Ken and Barb Helbling
April 28, 2020 | Kalamazoo, MI
Greetings Ms. Kirby. I was saddened to hear about your husband passing. You and your family have my deepest sympathy and prayers. God Bless You and May Heaven Forever Smile Upon You All. Love you, Nora Shuman
Nora Shuman
April 27, 2020 | Savannah, GA
Dear Karen,
We at the Greater Island Council send deepest sympathies to you and the family on Ward's passing. He was such an exemplary gentleman and superb leader. He was a former Chair of the GIC and the nominating committee and the entire GIC benefitted from his wise counsel.
We know this is sad event and share your loss.
Carlton B Dallas
Greater Island Council
Carlton B Dallas
April 27, 2020 | HHI, SC
Karen. We are so sorry to hear of this. Even though Kathy and I only new Ward briefly, we could tell that he was a very special man. May God be with you and your family. Please let us know if there is anything that we can do for you. Ken and Kathy
Ken Morgan
April 27, 2020 | Battle Creek, MI
Dear Karen and family, we at Hiawatha Cove Trail Condominiums express our deepest sympathy for you. Ward joined our Board of Directors and his insights were invaluable. We will all miss him and look forward to your return. Judie Tuttle
April 25, 2020
Karen, so sorry to hear about Ward's passing. You and your family are in our prayers at this time,
Elizabeth & John Baumler
April 25, 2020 | Hilton Head, SC
Karen, thinking of you and family with deep sympathies and remembering Ward very fondly. Bill & Amelia Smoot
April 24, 2020
On behalf of the Class of 57, we express our condolences And sympathies to Karen and family. We had many great times together, especially in the last 12 years traveling in the US, Canada and Europe. We are contributing to the St C Scholarship Fund in Ward's name.
George Pogan
April 24, 2020 | Chagrin Falls OH.