Edib Amin Jamil Kirdar education included Istanbul's Robert College, where he earned his civil engineering degree in 1955. He later pursued postgraduate studies at Arizona State University. Edib arrived in Arizona in 1959 and embarked on a distinguished 32-year career at the Salt River Project (SRP). Rising to become Manager of the Office of International Affairs at SRP, he worked on water management projects across the globe. He was very proud of his work that took him to Turkey, Iraq, Egypt, Syria, Jordan, Iran, Yemen, Pakistan, China, and Indonesia under the auspices of USAID, where he shared expertise in irrigation and water operations. 

After retiring from SRP in December 1990, Edib spent a decade as Associate Faculty at Arizona State University, teaching "Cultural Understandings." 

He also founded EK Associates, a consulting firm focused on international water training programs. 

Edib's professional life was matched by his civic engagement. He served on the Phoenix Committee of Foreign Relations beginning in 1978, serving three terms on the board and later as an Emeritus Board Member. He was also a proud and active member of the Turkish-American Association of Arizona, Lions Club, and Toastmasters. A dedicated Mason, he participated in Chandler Thunderbird Lodge No. 15, F. & A.M. of AZ. A naturalized U.S. citizen since 1977,

He is preceded in death by his beloved wife, his parents, and four of his five brothers. 

He is survived by his children and their partners, his brother, and the many relatives and friends who will forever remember his warmth, wisdom, and kindness. 

Donations can be made in Edib's honor to Española Humane at https://www.espanolahumane.org/donate/ or mailed to: Española Humane Donation in Memory of Edib Kirdar 108 Hamm Parkway Española, New Mexico 87532