Robert Allen Kirkland

Kansas to Dorothy and Elias (Kirk) Kirkland and passed away on

August 19, 2015. At the age of 4 months, he moved to Bremerton,

Washington where he lived his entire life. He attended Haddon

Elementary, Coontz Jr High, West Bremerton High and Olympic

College and was proud to say he was able to walk to school from 1st

grade thru 2 years of college. Bob worked for many years for the

Bremerton School District and his favorite years were spent with the

staff and students of Kitsap Lake Elementary where he was known as

"Mr. Bob". His passion was music and cars and he enjoyed acting in

plays while attending Olympic College. Over the years, Bob

coached Little League and enjoyed snow and water skiing, bowling,

long distance cycling and gardening. He is survived by his mother,

Dorothy Kirkland of Bremerton, his daughter Brianna Kirkland and

granddaughter, Natalie Kirkland of Santa Fe, New Mexico, a sister,

Sharon Eade (Terry Eade) of Port Orchard, Washington as well as a

nephew, Cory Paul (Mindy Paul) and great nephew, Adrian Paul of

Marysville, Washington, and several cousins. His soft heart and

sense of humor will be missed by all who knew him. A Celebration

Reception will be held Saturday, September 26, 2015 from 2:00-4:00

p.m. at McCloud's Grill, Perry Avenue Mall.