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I am terribly sad to hear of Kimberley’s passing. I have attached a newspaper article covering the Treasured Possessions exhibition (which Juanita mentions above), to give a sense of what her work meant to the community that she built around the project. When Kimberley and I were running Treasured Possessions, we would drive two and a half hours to Dapto each week (sometimes twice), to run workshops. On the drive back we would de-brief, working through for ourselves the experiences and emotions that the participants had shared. I witnessed Kimberley’s deep emotional intelligence first-hand, and her willingness to put it in the service of others. My thoughts go out to her family and those close to her. https://www.illawarramercury.com.au/story/4107130/shared-memories/
Kimberley, after all the conversations we had at the University of Sydney about tears and their spiritual valency, it is only fitting that I look back on your generosity, erudition and enthusiasm with a lachrymose gaze. “Blessed is the path on which you are travelling today, for there has been prepared for you a place of rest.”
It was my great pleasure to work with Kimberley at the University of Sydney. Kimberley arrived as a post-doctoral specialist in Old Norse, runes, and medieval love tokens, but what really showcased the grace, empathy, and generosity she brought to her work was the project she co-ordinated with Gabe Watts in Wollongong, south of Sydney, entitled ‘Treasured Possessions’. It began as an outreach on the history of emotions to socially isolated seniors in Dapto, an economically depressed area of regional NSW, and ended up creating a powerful social network that forged a sense of community, empowering people and validating their emotional histories. I would encourage everyone to read Kimberley’s write-up of this project for a sense of her selflessness and kindness. My deep condolences to her family and friends. https://historiesofemotion.com/2016/08/18/the-treasured-possessions-exhibition/
Kimberley was always full of energy and positivity. She had a natural skill at drawing people into the orbit of her warmth, leaving no-one behind. I first met her when we were both postgrad students giving papers at Kalamazoo, and she immediately introduced me to the St Andrew's people who were there. When we met again at Leeds, she made sure I wasn't lonely by inviting me to their social events. That's who she was: ever a bright and caring presence. My heart goes out to all her family and friends who've lost this lovely star from their universe.
Every time I saw Kimberley, she was smiling and full of animation. As a colleague she always offered thoughtful and generous suggestions. She was such a refreshing and genuine person, and a true scholar, and we in Sydney were lucky to have her among us. I extend my deepest sympathy to all of her loved ones for their loss of this wonderful woman. In warmest admiration, Louise D'Arcens
I will remember you always with the deepest admiration. You were strong, insightful, funny, committed to whatever you did, honest, authentic, considerate of others. You were truly a wonderful, wonderful woman and such a dear friend and colleague. I always felt privileged working with you as a colleague and even more privileged to become your friend. Harvey and I both feel such a sense of loss for the future times we might have had together. Love always, Merridee
Neil Jenkinson
Neil Jenkinson
I went to school with Kim, Honley High School from 1995 -2000, Barry Conchie was the Headmaster. Kim was one of the Head Girls and I was one of the Head Boys. She was a lovely person, very intelligent, extremely ambitious, very popular, kind and a massive heart. We were in GCSE History and Music together and she had a great interest and flair in History and Sports. I remember her sometimes jogging to school through Honley village. As our Senior Prefect roles we did a speech on School open evenings together. Unfortunately, I have not seen Kimberley for many years as we went to different Colleges and Universities. I was deeply saddened and extremely shocked when I learned of her passing, my thoughts and deepest sympathies go out to all her family and closest to her.
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