Roderick Richard Kirkwood

Roderick Richard Kirkwood was preceded in death by his wife of
45 years, Virginia, and his second wife, Sharon Kirkwood, to whom
he was married 18 years. Survived by his brothers, William
Kirkwood of Casper Wyoming and Thomas Kirkwood of St. Paul,
Minnesota, son, Roderick V. (Joan) Kirkwood, daughter Carolyn
S.(Evan) Buehl, step-sons Tyler (Dominika) Fullerton, Troy
(Gwendolyn) Fullerton and Todd (Zoila) Fullerton, numerous
grandchildren and great-grandchildren.
Recognized for his active role in the design and development
aspect of the building industry for 56 years, of which 46 years
were with John Graham and Co., Architects, Engineers and Planners.
He started a mechanical engineer, rising to partner and then
president of John Graham and Co. in 1976. He was active in the
Rotary, Chamber of Commerce, Rainer Club and International
President of ASHRAE( American Society of Heating, Refrigeration and
Air Conditioning Engineers) in 1973/74. He was most proud of his
time spent as a design team member for the Space Needle. He
retired in 1998. After retirement, he enjoyed time with his wife
Sharon, traveling and pursuing his passions of naturopathic
healing.
At this time his ashes will be interred together with his second
wife, Sharon. May they both rest in peace.