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Maurice Pendelton Obituary

Maurice L. Pendelton

Maurice L. "Maurie" Pendelton, 77, of Lafayette, passed away at home surrounded by his family on Tuesday, June 18, 2013 at 2:45 p.m. Born June 24, 1935 in New Richmond, IN, he was the son of the late Paul and Ruth (Conner) Pendleton. Maurie graduated from Wea High School in 1953 and attended Purdue University for two years. He honorably served in the U.S. Army as a medic, spending two years in Germany.

Maurie married Barbara Fleming in 1957 in Williamsport, IN. She preceded him in death in 1994. He married Sondra "Sandy" (Hinckley) Hayes on June 26, 1999 in Lafayette and she survives. He was a route man for Omar and Wonder Bread Companies, a truck driver with Overland and Remington Truck Lines and for Schilli Transportation, retiring in 2001. He was active in Men's and Mixed bowling leagues in Lafayette, enjoyed playing golf, and collecting toy tractors. He was a member of VFW Post # 1154, Masonic Lodge, American Legion Post in Fowler, and the 40 & 8 Voiture.

Surviving with his wife are six daughters: Lynnette Hayenga of Delphi, Vickie Yost and Kim Lawson (husband, Jeff) both of Lafayette, Belinda Snowberger (husband, Jimmy) of Delphi, Crissy King (husband, Robert) of Idaville, and Marcia Hood (husband, Bruce) of Brazil, IN; a son Mark Pendleton of West Lebanon, IN; a brother Richard Pendleton (wife, Kelty) of Lafayette; and two sisters Virginia Poynter of Lafayette and Inez Saum (husband, David) of Columbus, MS. Also surviving are 26 grandchildren and 24 great grandchildren. He was preceded in death by a brother Dwight Pendleton, granddaughter Annjanette Hood, grandson Nicholas Kendall, and three son-in-laws, David Sizemore, Michael Hayenga, and Mark Yost.

Visitation 5-8 p.m. Sunday at Hippensteel Funeral Home. Services 10 a.m. Monday at the funeral home with Pastor Randall Griffith officiating. Burial to follow at Tippecanoe Memory Gardens, with military honors. Memorial contributions may be made to Liberty Dialysis or Heartland Ambulance Service. Hippensteel Funeral Home entrusted with care. Share memories and condolences online at www.hippensteelfuneralservice.com

Published by Journal & Courier from Jun. 19 to Jun. 20, 2013.
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From one brother to another.

jerrr rich

June 23, 2013

Belinda & Jimmy & Family,
So very sorry to hear about your father. Know that you are in our thoughts and prayers.
Dereck Wireman; Tim & Darla Gordon

June 22, 2013

Sorry For your lost Sandy, I will miss him. I know he was going though so much this last year. God Bless You and Your Family! Ocie

Ocie Clark

June 22, 2013

Coach Pendelton was my 56ers Football coach for one year when his son Mark played. Great coach! RIP. Best to Mark and the Family.

Craig Ebershoff

June 22, 2013

Maurice will be missed, I cared for him at dialysis. I love you "ole man" and I will miss you! My thoughts and prayers are with Sandy and the whole family

Dawn Gosnell

June 21, 2013

Sondra & family
So sorry to read about Maurice's passing. This has been a bad year for you and the family.
Eieen

Eileen Mullins

June 21, 2013

God Bless

June 21, 2013

Thinking of you during this difficult time Sandy, and family. God bless.

Kristy Walsh

June 21, 2013

Our deepest condolences to all the family members

Dick & Cathy Collison

June 21, 2013

Every time I hear the song "Daddy,s Hands" I think of my dad. The song describes him as I remember him.

Marcia Hood

June 20, 2013

It's been 5-6 years since we worked together at Schilli/Cat. Wondered from time to time how he was doing in retirement.
Praying for his family and friends in this difficult time.

D White

June 20, 2013

In loving memory of a wonderful brother. We will love you and miss you always.

Your Sister

Virginia Poynter

June 20, 2013

Offering our deepest condolences during this difficult time.

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