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Paul Kirkendall Obituary
Sept. 30, 1929 - Feb. 22, 2019
Resident of El Cerrito
Paul Kirkendall passed away peacefully on February 22, 2019, after a long and joyous life. He was born in Cebu, Philippine Islands, and later moved to San Diego. He attended University of California at Berkeley, majoring in forestry. He then served in the military for 3 years, mainly stationed in Germany. While there, he took trips to many other countries on selected weekends. During his time in the army, he learned to fly army aircraft as a hobby. He then worked 45 years for an aerial photography company in Oakland.
In 1963, he and Lorraine Kirkendall were married in Flint, Michigan, after which they settled in El Cerrito, becoming active in St. Jerome Church. Paul ushered at services for 20 years. He and Lorraine visited many National Parks and famous sites on vacations. In addition to Lorraine, Paul is survived by daughter Ann Collier, former son-in-law Jack Collier, and their children, granddaughter Briana Collier, and grandson Brandon Collier. Other survivors include sister Lois Tennies of San Diego, brother Albert Kirkendall of Ashland, Oregon, and many other relatives and friends. Funeral services will be held at St. Jerome Church on March 8 at 11 am.
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February 28, 2019
May the memories fill your hearts and minds, while God's compassionate love help you leave the pain behind. John 3:16.
M. D.
February 28, 2019
Our sincere condolences to the family and friends. May you find comfort in knowing that God cares for you and will help during this difficult time (1Peter 5:6,7).
February 28, 2019
May your hearts be filled with wonderful memories of joyful times spent with Paul, as you remember a life well lived. My sincere condolences to his family. 1 Thessalonians 4:14.
-AW
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