Robert KIRK Obituary

RIP

I learned Coastal Management at as an International Student at UC (2005-2009) from Deirdre Hart who learned it from Bob Kirk. Met him a few times then, and I could feel his strong passion for keeping the coastal areas intact and understanding the complex dynamics took place in there. Such a great Professor.

My deepest condolences to the Kirk Family. Rest in Peace, Bob.

Just read notice in UC Alumni email - Very fond memories of passionate coastal geomorphology lectures with authority - great man! Condolences to the family

The end of an era as big as his father as far as I'm concerned. Mate, mentor, exemplar and good Kiwi. It started when Ruth and Bob were sweethearts at Linwood High two years ahead of me, a nutter surfer from Sumner! Studied with Bob at UC and met occasionally. Never forgotten.
Fond condolences Judy and family

News of Bob´s passing has just reached me in the UK. Bob was a kind and inspiring lecturer of mine in the late 80s, when I took his master´s geomorphology course. It was challenging, to say the least, for someone who´d always struggled with physics, but Bob´s kindness and patience meant I did ok in the end. His field trips were inspirational and I still have vivid memories of them (eg. Seeing the ship´s ballast - sandstone rock - from my hometown area lying on the shore at Kaikoura). I live by the sea now and daily read the waves and observe the longshore drift, thank you Bob! He leaves a legacy of so many grateful students, whose lives he most certainly changed. His passion for the coast was truly inspiring, although he once shared with me that it was mountains that were his true landscape love - he´d made the coast his life´s work so that he could enjoy the mountains free from work stresses. Enjoy the mountains now Bob! My sincerest condolences to his dear family and valued colleagues.

Fond memories of my BSc Hons project chasing differently shaped pebbles on the Kaikoura seabed, inspired by Bob. RIP.

Wonderful man, wonderful professor. He gave so much passion and energy to what he did for all students lucky enough to learn from him. I will always remember the Hindenberg Weather balloon! My deepest condolences to the entire Kirk family.

Bob was a pioneer of coastal science in NZ and was an inspiration to generations of coastal specialists who would follow in his giant footsteps. You will be missed.

Best mates while at Rangiora High School. Happy memories of my stays at Carew Street. Deepest sympathy to Bob's family.

Thanks Bob for sharing your passion for coastal geomorphology. Great memories. Condolences to your family and close friends. RIP Bob.

The best lecturer I ever had, sparked my interest in coastal geomorphology and a great guy on field trips. Condolences to the Kirk family

Rest in peace Bob. You had a huge influence on the direction I took in life, and I'm sure the same for many others who went through the Geography Dept.

So sad to hear RIP my friend thanks for the memoirs our family thoughts are with you Judith & Family
Phillips-Angew-Kirk Family's

Sad to hear of your passing. Lyn Ringrose and your nephew Justin. Rebecca Hamish and Liam. Rest in peace

Happy camping Bob. Fond memories of waimate' kaiapoi & the port hills. Regards from Rick Vincent.

to Philip and whanau
- as naturally as leaves on a tree
So will the many memories of Bob be

Sincere sympathy from The Hopping girls