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Adelbert Wallace Kenyon

1922 - 2017

BORN

1922

DIED

2017

Adelbert Kenyon Obituary

Adelbert Wallace Kenyon
Dec. 1922 - Dec. 2017
Resident of Santa Clara
Adelbert Wallace Kenyon also known as Dell Kenyon is an American hero! A World War II veteran, U.S. Air Force-723rd Squadron. 15TH Air Force 450th Bombardment Group-Cotton Tails-B 24 Liberator and POW in Germany.
Dell was a father, father-in-law, grandfather, great grandfather, best brother-in-law ever!, uncle, great uncle, neighbor, friend and husband.
Dell was also the proud founder of 'The San Jose Antique Bottle Collectors Association (SJABCA) in 1958. Dell was 95.

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Published by San Jose Mercury News/San Mateo County Times on Dec. 10, 2017.

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James Michael Kenyon

June 6, 2023

I'd like to again say thank you to my late uncle Adelbert Kenyon for his sacrifices for our United States of America. I'd also like to share a story I heard about the late James Arness who was active on D-Day and was one of the men who stormed the beaches. The story goes that being as James was 6'7" his boat commander had him go first so others could follow him and hide behind James. There were so many Americans who stepped up to defend our democracy, our Republic, our United States of America from dictators, I thank each and every one of you!

Bill

May 31, 2023

Del & Vi were the BEST neighbors a person could have. I will never forget you Del. I pray you and Vi are once again together. Think of you often and especially every time I ride or drive by Stinson Beach. RIP ol boy.

James Michael Kenyon

May 29, 2023

I wish to convey my appreciation to my late uncle Adelbert Wallace (Dell) Kenyon for what he did for our United States of America and a special thanks to all those Americas that served in WW ll to keep a dictatorship of the world away from our nation. I've heard them called "The greatest generation" and I can tell you in my heart they certainly are!, and always will be, thank you!

James Michael Kenyon

May 15, 2022

I want to say thank you again to my late uncle Dell and to all of "the greatest generation" who fought against tyranny and wrong. It is because of Dell and Americans like him that we are still a free nation!

James Kenyon

November 11, 2021

I want to thank my uncle Adelbert W. Kenyon for his courage in serving our great nation. They were called "the greatest generation" and rightfully so! The men and women stood against Hitler, Mussolini, and Tojo. They protected our great nation giving their time and lives so we might remain free. Thank you uncle Dell and all those who gave their all for us!

James Michael Kenyon

May 30, 2021

I want to thank my late uncle Adelbert (Dell) Wallace Kenyon for his service to our great nation and to thank all Veterans who willingly put their lives on the line to keep us the free republic we are! I salute all of them and thank all of them for their courage!

James Kenyon

May 27, 2018

In honor of my uncle Adelbert (Del) Wallace Kenyon I want to say that of my uncles he was/is my favorite and I still and always will hold fond memories of him, his laughter, his love of country, home and family, his love of his wife Violet (Vi) Kenyon and life in general. I want to take this memorial day to say thank you to uncle Del and to all the men and women who fought so bravely during world war II against the axis dictators who tried to rule the world with their creepy crazy ideas. It is to these folks we all owe so much thanks and I hope that all of America understands the sacrifices these folks made for our freedom. So I say thank you with all my heart always to the bravest generation ever! James M. Kenyon

February 2, 2018

RIP Dell, You will forever be remembered in my heart. I'll miss our little chats here & there as I miss chatting with Vi. I pray that you're with her now as you two had the MOST WONDERFUL relationship that anyone could have. If only I could've been so lucky? God speed ol' neighbor. Bill

Joe Holt

February 1, 2018

Del was one of the best men I have ever known. Really

James Kenyon

January 23, 2018

I want to say that my uncle Dell (Adelbert Wallace Kenyon was/is one of the bravest men I ever knew and one of the most honest as well. I got to spend some time in the last few years talking with him and writing letter which he said he enjoyed very much. I understand Dell had an insight that only one who survived what he went through could have. Uncle Dell and the brave men and women who stood fast against the tyrants who wanted to rule the world deserve a great thanks from all of us who are still free because of their sacrifice. Rest in peace uncle Dell. James M. Kenyon

Susan Kort

December 18, 2017

Rest in Peace Uncle Dell. You leave a legacy of heroism and good humor for all of us to remember. May you be united with Aunt Violet in heaven.

Love,

Susan

Karen Atwood

December 15, 2017

Uncle Dell had the best humor, a wonderful uncle to all of us nieces and nephews. I loved all the stories and witnessing a lifetime relationship with the love of his life Violet. Rest in peace Uncle Dell
love Karen

Del and Karen 2011

Karen Smith

December 10, 2017

I will miss our visits and talks Del. R.I.P. Love you always.

Del detecting relics by Yreka, CA

Warren Wood

December 10, 2017

We were very sad to learn Del passed away this week. We had many great bottle digging adventures together through the years. Del and Vi taught me everything I know about collecting early american antiques. He will be greatly missed. God speed old friend...Rest in Peace.

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