Monica, I'm sorry this condolence message is so late, but I only just learned of your mom's death. You may remember that I interviewed you when you were young on "Superstition, Talking Snakes, Unjust Taxes & Nonsense" (STUN), which aired on Long Beach Community Television. (I interviewed your mom on that program multiple times; I was also an AU and AAI member.) Your mom was such a strong advocate for atheism and such a warm, vibrant individual. I will always be grateful for her support. (P.S. I am retired in Eugene, Oregon, where I grew up--I married a few months ago for the first time at age 59.)

Best regards,

Bart Aikens

At a time when Atheist, Humanist and Freethought groups were not working together, Bobbie Kirkhart and I shared the understanding that working together was key to our mutual survival and progress.   She was a delightful woman and a joy to work with.  She and her contributions to the movement wil not be forgotten.  

Dave KongFormer California DirectorAmerican Atheists

From friend and freethought colleague Eddie Tabash, "Bobbie Kirkhart devoted her life to protecting Atheists and promoting Atheism. With all of her marvelous and relentless efforts, we are still very far away from the equality and social acceptance Bobbie aspired to achieve and we deserve. In memory of Bobbie, let us go forward and complete her dream, and our dream, of a society that has eliminated all prejudice against nonbelievers."

-- Eddie Tabash, Chair, Center for Inquiry