Kate Kirkpatrick, Cohort 11

What a loss we have suffered with the passing of Tim Burchill. He was a wonderful mentor and an inspiring instructor, and will be sorely missed. I had the pleasure of introducing Tim as a speaker at the 2005 Philanthropy Day celebration in Reno, NV. At the time, I was a few weeks away from giving birth to my first child, and he was anxiously awaiting the birth of a grandchild (who arrived shortly thereafter). He was so joyful when discussing his family, and so grateful for their love. My thoughts are with Barb and all the Burchill family at this time. Between my time in Winona (ending in the summer 2003) and his visit in Reno, I had not kept in touch very well with Tim. But he remembered me, and of course gave his always-thoughtful comments on ethics in philanthropy to the audience here. I was, and always have been, proud to be associated with someone of Tim's caliber. Farewell, Tim, you will be remembered always.

Kate Kirkpatrick, Cohort 11