Thomas Andrew Kennedy

Kennedy, Thomas Andrew 91 Nov. 13, 1922 April 19, 2014 Tom Kennedy died in Portland following a recent stroke. He was born to Lancelot and Mona (Cain) Kennedy on his grandfather's, Andrew M. Kennedy, homestead in Beaverton. Two younger brothers, Leonard and Douglas, preceded him in death. His family moved to La Grande where he graduated from high school and attended Eastern Oregon College of Education. Tom's studies were interrupted by World War II. He went to Midshipmen School in New York City and served on USS LST-1016 in the Asiatic-Pacific Theater. He continued his service in the Naval Reserves, retiring as lieutenant commander in 1969. Tom completed his bachelor's degree at the University of Oregon, where he was a member of Sigma Nu Fraternity. He continued his studies at Lewis & Clark's Northwestern College of Law while working for Standard Oil. He was admitted to the bar in 1957 and began his legal career in private practice, then at the Portland City Attorney's office. In 1963, Tom joined the Office of the Regional Solicitor for the U.S. Department of the Interior, retiring in 1987. In 1961, Tom married his surviving wife, Dorothy (Saunders) Kennedy, with whom he celebrated 53 years of marriage; they raised two children, David and Susan; and have three grandchildren. They also enjoyed traveling with one another, visiting Europe, Africa and South America. Tom was a parishioner, usher and served on the vestry at St. Barnabas Episcopal Church. He was a member of the Multnomah Athletic Club and enjoyed mountaineering and hiking as a member of the Mazamas. Being fit most of his life, Tom also skied and cycled well into his 80s. A memorial will be held at 1:30 p.m. Saturday, April 26, 2014, at St. Barnabas Episcopal Church, 2201 S.W. Vermont St., Portland. In lieu of flowers, the family would appreciate contributions to a charity of the donor's choice in Thomas Kennedy's name.