ROBERT T. KIRKS "Bob"
Robert "Bob" Thomas Kirks, 59, of Bethesda, MD, passed away peacefully on September 22, 2013 with his family by his side. Bob was the beloved son of Katharine K. Kirks and the late John B. Kirks, Jr. Bob graduated from Walter Johnson High School in 1972. He then attended Montgomery Community College in Rockville, MD. Bob worked on the largest seafood processing ship in the Pacific as a supervisor of a crew of 250 men and women. In the late "90's Bob became ill and was forced to retire. Upon retirement, he moved back to Bethesda and resided with his mother until his death. Gardening was a favorite pastime of Bob's, and his mother's yard is a living testimony to this love. In addition to his mother, Bob is survived by a sister, Karlyn Carroll, and two brothers: Michael (Rose) of Columbia, MD, and Matthew (Carter) of Bethany Beach, DE. Bob is also survived by three nieces, one nephew, four great nieces, and many other relatives. He was preceded in death by his brother John "Jack" B. Kirks, III.As per his wishes, Bob will be buried on Catoctin Mountain overlooking the beautiful valley and mountain tops. Services will be private.
I did not have a lot to do with Bob, but I just remember he was a fun guy with a great smile. You had to love Bob. So sad to see a great man "graduate" life on earth. RIP
Before high school, I was on the Old Georgetown Swim Team with Bob. Neither of us was a world-class swimmer, but we sure had lots of fun! I remember when we swam the medley relay together and he swam the backstroke leg. His arms were so long that his splashing would drive the lane-divider ropes into the next team's lane. We spent a lot of time laughing together! RIP, my Friend!
Judith Kopin (Hendlish)
ROBERT T. KIRKS "Bob"
Robert "Bob" Thomas Kirks, 59, of Bethesda, MD, passed away peacefully on September 22, 2013 with his family by his side. Bob was the beloved son of Katharine K. Kirks and the late John B. Kirks, Jr. Bob graduated from Walter Johnson High School in 1972. He then attended Montgomery Community College in Rockville, MD. Bob worked on the largest seafood processing ship in the Pacific as a supervisor of a crew of 250 men and women. In the late "90's Bob became ill and was forced to retire. Upon retirement, he moved back to Bethesda and resided with his mother until his death. Gardening was a favorite pastime of Bob's, and his mother's yard is a living testimony to this love. In addition to his mother, Bob is survived by a sister, Karlyn Carroll, and two brothers: Michael (Rose) of Columbia, MD, and Matthew (Carter) of Bethany Beach, DE. Bob is also survived by three nieces, one nephew, four great nieces, and many other relatives. He was preceded in death by his brother John "Jack" B. Kirks, III.As per his wishes, Bob will be buried on Catoctin Mountain overlooking the beautiful valley and mountain tops. Services will be private.
Published by The Washington Post on Oct. 7, 2013.
Robert Levine
I did not have a lot to do with Bob, but I just remember he was a fun guy with a great smile. You had to love Bob. So sad to see a great man "graduate" life on earth. RIP
John (Jack) Lash
Before high school, I was on the Old Georgetown Swim Team with Bob. Neither of us was a world-class swimmer, but we sure had lots of fun! I remember when we swam the medley relay together and he swam the backstroke leg. His arms were so long that his splashing would drive the lane-divider ropes into the next team's lane. We spent a lot of time laughing together! RIP, my Friend!