Kirsten O. Kirby's Obituary
Kirsten “Chris” Kirby, 89, peacefully passed away November 8, 2019, at her daughter’s home in Twain Harte, CA with her children by her side. She was born May 29, 1930 in Bergen, Norway and immigrated to the Bay Area in 1947 as a young girl. In 1960, Chris married her best friend and true love of 52 years, the late George “Buck” Kirby. Chris was a devoted mother of Michael A. Kirby and Kari E. Kirby and loving grandmother of Connor and Cole Kirby. Chris is survived by her brother, Leif Olsvold and sister, Aslaug Fossmark, both of Bergen Norway. We will miss the beautiful, indhearted lady that she was. She will always be in our hearts.
A funeral service is scheduled for Sunday, December 8th at 1:00 p.m. at the Chapel of the Chimes in Oakland, CA.
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