HE WAS ALWAYS REAL.......AND  ALL THE KROTCH KAMP DUG HIM.HE IS  SORELY MISSED.

I saw Kurt at Starbucks a few weeks ago. He was busy having a pow wow with some guys from the scene.

He was always so polite. I tended to ruffle feathers here and there in the music scene, and if I ruffled Kurt's, he never said anything and was always very easy going.

He was one of the biggest supporters of local Bakersfield rock. I am saddened for his family and the city's loss.

RIP!
 

What a shock.  Kurtis was such a cool guy.  He will be missed.

I think it should be  mandated that dentists performing surgeries  should  have someone on hand for emergencies id they don't already.  I didn't know Kurtis, but I'm sure he's in a  better place.

Our heartfelt condolences go out to Kurtis's family and friends. It is hard to hear when someone passes so young but It is especially hard to hear when a fella musician or music supporter has past.  Bakersfield is a smaller place then what we know. And all of our lives touch in so many ways here. He will be truly missed.

Instant Karma Entertainment

Everyone knew Kurtis.  If you didn't know him, you got to know him.  I don't think he had one enemy.  He was a good guy and a good friend to any of his friends.   I couldn't and still cant believe this is true.  Thinks like this should not happen to such good people.  He sent me an email last week but I was to busy to reply.  I feel bad for not making time.  You just think people will always be there, ya know?  Especially when they are your own age.   Remembering back when I heard the sad news, I thought about years ago how he had a seizure and my boyfriend at the time, helped him out.  He just laughed it off.  I remembered when I used to make him give me massages when he went to message school.  I remember always comparing tattoos with each other to see who had more or who had better ones.   I remember he saved my life, by telling me, in the most gentle way he could, that my boyfriend had cheated on me.  He was very loyal friend.  He was a good listener even when I was a rambling idiot.   I remember laughing, drinking, and rocking out to bands with him.   I can not relate any bad memories to that man.  He was just always pleasant.  He is in a better place for sure but I was blessed to get to know him while he was here.  Im sure everyone elase that knew him feels the same way. 

My sympathy to his family and especially his child. :(   

Love you Kurtis- <3 Sandy

KURTIS... WHO DIDNT KNOW KURTIS HE WAS A GREAT GUY. WAS ALWAYS REACHING OUT TO GIVE YOU A HUG. SO LOVING TO FRIENDS,  FAMILY OR STRANGERS. IF HE DIDNT KNOW YOU  (WHICH WASNT VERY MANY PEOPLE) HE WANTED TO KNOW YOU. HE TRULY LIVED LIFE , WANTING TO SOAK IN EVERY BIT. SO SAD I DONT EVEN HAVE THE WORDS ... R.I.P KURTIS

P.S. THROW YOUR ARMS AROUND HIS DAUGHTER & LET HER KNOW HOW LOVED HER FATHER WAS.

AIMEE

Kurt, I'll never forget our summer together with Andy, Kassie & Ricky in Idaho.  Fishing, hiking, listening to that ONE rap song you had on your walkman, almost getting arrested for climbing that mountain...good times man.  I wish I had known you more as an adult.  I'll definitely miss you.  :(

Your cuz,

Erik Bartley

I will miss you Kurtis. You were a great cousin and I missed hanging out with you. I always remember the time when dad me and my brothers went over to see you dad when he was really sick and how all of us were lauging from hearing dad and you dad tell childhood jokes. I wish I could have been there more for you and I will miss you very much!! Love ya!

Love your cousin,

Brooke

If you met him, you knew him. That was it. He had no uptight pretension in a business defined and measured by such douchebagness. I met him in the mid nineties when he was living with a very good  friend/ bandmate of mine. He turned me on to the Toy Dolls and we both devoured all things Boingo. Damn, If there was ever a reason for all the good bands I used to be in to reunite (and include all the good bands I'm in now) it would be in his honor because he was always there with a gig for them. He was a fan, a friend and a completely selfless person,

  My deepest condolences to his family especially his daughter whom he loved with everything in his core. You, young lady will have the respect from so many people through the memory of your father. Myself included. Knowing Kurtis, as soon as he passed on he immediately started scouting locations for the next show. With the talent pool up there, it would be heaven to him.

I miss you my dear friend. Tears do well up, you know.

Cesareo Garasa

Kurtis Willingham's Viewing and Service Information: 

For a beautiful Friend, Son, Brother and Father, whom we will all miss dearly.

PUBLIC VIEWING INFO:

FRIDAY, AUG 29, 2008
12NOON -8PM
MISSION FUNERAL HOME
531 California Ave
Bakersfield, CA 93304
(661) 323-3339

A MEMORIAL SERVICE WILL BE HELD:

SATURDAY, AUG 30, 2008
11AM-?
THE DOME
2201 V Street
Bakersfield, CA 93301
(661)327-0190
 

It warms my heart to know that so many people saw you for what you were. A fantasitc human being with more love for life, family, and friends than most of us dream of. I wish I had kept in touch with you more as adults. I never missed a chance to find out how and what you were doing from you mom. I never had you pegged for such a wild child in adulthood. I just remember you telling on us all the time. I miss you, and am sure you have a special place set aside for you.

I love you and will always miss you.

Georgie