Obituary of Kerry F. Kirwin

Kerry F. “Kitty” Kirwin passed away March 31, 2022, in Olympia, Washington.  She was born April 28, 1956, to Harold R. and Odette V. Fuller in Columbus, Ohio. Growing up in a military family, she moved around the United States, England, and Germany.

 

In 1979, Kitty earned a Bachelor of Fine Arts (BFA) degree from Capital University in Columbus, Ohio. While in Columbus, she married Daniel G. Kirwin on February 26, 1981.

 

After their marriage, she was on the road again, living in various states, including New Jersey, Utah, New Mexico and Arizona.  She also returned to England and on then on to Lajes Field in Portugal, before moving stateside again.  In all, she had 25 lifetime moves.  She became an expert mover, packing up a house in no time at all.

 

Professionally, Kitty was a writer and author of four books (under the name K.F. Kirwin), art and photography teacher in Peoria, Arizona, and substitute teacher for Department of Defense schools in England and Portugal.  She loved art and art history, painting with watercolors and oils, and writing stories about the supernatural.  She was very active on social media with different causes.  She was a kind and caring person, who loved all animals, especially Corgis.  

 

Kitty is survived by her husband, Daniel; and son, Erich G. Kirwin. 

 

Services will be private.  Memorial donations may be made to your local Humane Society.

 

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