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Alicia Kirby

Always In Our Hearts

Fundraising for Melanoma Research Foundation
US$1,870
raised of US$5,000 target
In memory of Brian Kirby
Our memorial fundraising page is a great way to honor the memory of a lost loved one and these critical funds will allow the Melanoma Research Foundation to make strides in research, educating the public and eventually finding a cure for this disease

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Brian David Kirby of Lawrence, Kansas was a wonderful son, brother, nephew, cousin and friend.  He was beloved "Uncle B" to 17 nieces and nephews.  Brian left his world on July 31, 2022 at the age of 56. 

He was born to Jack and Mona (Simmons) Kirby on April 13, 1966 in Leavenworth, Kansas and was raised on a farm outside of Easton,Kansas.  He graduated from Pleasant Ridge High School in 1983 and went on to attend The University of Kansas where he earned a Bachelor of Fine Arts in Design.  Brian resided in Lawrence, Kansas until his death.  He was a devoted employee of MartinLogan for 23 years as an Engineer Technician of Product Development.   He was born to Jack and Mona (Simmons) Kirby on April 13, 1966, in Leavenworth, Kansas and was raised on a farm outside of  Easton,  Kansas. He graduated from Pleasant Ridge High School in 1983 and went on to attend The University of Kansas where he earned a Bachelor of Fine Arts in Design. Brian resided in Lawrence, Kansas until his death. He was a devoted employee of MartinLogan for 23 years as an Engineer Technician of Product Development.  Brian built lifelong friendships over the years at The University of Kansas, MartinLogan and from living in Lawrence.

Brian is survived by his beautiful daughter, Sonya Krambeer, of Lawrence, KS; sisters, Roxanne Hartl of Easton, KS and Alicia Kirby, of Golden, CO; brothers, Mike (Gina) Kirby of Valley Falls, KS and Steve Kirby of Wentzville, MO; aunt, Darlene Messer of Springfield, MO.  

He was preceded in death by his father and mother, Jack and Mona Kirby, of Easton, KS, and four grandparents.

Brian was a brilliant man with the ability to retain random facts about a wide variety of topics.  As a child, he was a “pro” when playing the board game, Jeopardy, with his family.  As an adult, he knew everything and anything regarding the show, Seinfeld or KU basketball!  He also had a sharp wit and mastery of language that was unmatched.  Any card or letter he wrote had a well-thought-out eloquence inscribed.  At family gatherings, one would find him jumping on the trampoline with his daughter, nieces and nephews or enjoying card games, a game of spoons, or board games with the family. Mostly though, Brian was a kind and thoughtful man that put others before himself.  He was loved by so many, will be deeply missed and will remain in our hearts forever.

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About the campaign

Our memorial fundraising page is a great way to honor the memory of a lost loved one and these critical funds will allow the Melanoma Research Foundation to make strides in research, educating the public and eventually finding a cure for this disease

About the charity

The MRF’s mission is to eradicate melanoma by accelerating medical RESEARCH while EDUCATING to and ADVOCATING for the melanoma community.

Donation summary

Total raised
US$1,870.00
Online donations
US$1,870.00
Offline donations
US$0.00

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