Sad news

[David Kaufman]

Update: I spoke with Bob's wife Carolyn last night.  Bob passed away about
3:15 yesterday (Monday) morning at a hospital in Kansas City.  He had been
taken into emergency last week because of bleeding in the brain.  Turns out
the bleeding was caused by tumors found in his brain from the metathesized
prostate cancer.  They could no longer do kidney dialysis on account of
this, and they knew then that it was only a matter of time.  His body is
being cremated. Carolyn is doing quite well under the circumstances.  She
said she may have a memorial service for Bob at the University of Kansas,
but nothing definite has been arranged yet.  I'll let you know when I hear
anything further.

Dave

David Kaufman
Linguistic Anthropology PhD candidate, University of Kansas
Director, Kaw Nation Language Program


On Tue, Feb 25, 2014 at 10:59 AM, Mcbride, Justin <
jtmcbri at ostatemail.okstate.edu> wrote:

> Does anyone have any word on any memorial arrangements or funeral
> services? Several of us probably live close enough to attend without
> experiencing too much travel hardship.
>
>
> On Tue, Feb 25, 2014 at 6:26 AM, Iren Hartmann <wipamankere at hotmail.com>wrote:
>
>> I am still in shock! These are truly terrible news! There is so much more
>> we needed to learn from him. Bob Rankin was one of the most humble,
>> generous, knowledgeable and brilliant scholars I know. A real loss to all
>> of us. Siouan conferences will never be the same again.
>>
>> My thoughts are with his family in this difficult time.
>>
>> - Iren
>>
>> ------------------------------
>> Date: Mon, 24 Feb 2014 14:01:02 -0600
>> From: dvkanth2010 at GMAIL.COM
>> Subject: Sad news
>> To: SIOUAN at listserv.unl.edu
>>
>>
>> Dear all,
>>
>> It is with much sadness that I let you know that Dr. Robert Rankin has
>> passed away.  I don't have any further details at this time, but I can pass
>> on more info once I know more.  The Kaw Nation was just contacted within
>> the last couple of hours about his passing.
>>
>> I am extremely grateful that I got to visit Bob a couple of weeks ago.
>>
>> Sincerely,
>>
>> Dave
>>
>> David Kaufman
>> Linguistic Anthropology PhD candidate, University of Kansas
>> Director, Kaw Nation Language Program
>>
>
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