Donald Real Kennedy

I first met Don and Margaret Kennedy over 30 years ago. They were a lovely and gracious couple. I remember him most as a gregarious, engaging, warm, and likable man who also was a witty and unforgettable raconteur. His stories and recollections of some of the cases that he adjudicated as a superior court judge were instructive parables about human behavior ranging from the consequences of Darwin Award stunts, greed, and anger to the power of forgiveness. They revealed the qualities of...

We were saddened by the new of Don's passing. It was a pleasure to call him friend. We met Don and Margaret shortly after moving to Redding and enjoyed houseboating on Lake Shasta for a number of years with the "gang". Don loved to play games while relaxing on the deck - particularly Trivial Pursuit! Our hearts go out to the family from the "Foolish Pleasure".

Carmen and I met Don shortly after he moved to Redding. He handled a number of important things for us and we admired him as a caring person. A I got to know Don we became closer and I called him 'friend'. I pray he called me the same thing. Condolences to the entire family.

Judge Kennedy was an exceptional individual and an exceptional public servant. Despite his success he never lost his ability to relate to others and was always a positive influence on those around him. He was also a family man, tremendously proud of his children, who spoke often of them. It was my great pleasure to know such a man.

During my time at Tocher & Boeckman, Don and Margaret were like my second Mom and Dad. I will miss you old friend. Debby Wiegand

I had the privilege of working for Donald Kennedy for a few years in the legal field and was close to his daughters throughout high School. Truly remarkable man and family. God Bless his heart and soul and family and friends. He will be very missed and forever loved by all.

Mr. Kennedy was a honor to know and loved his Family very much. God Bless you,gone,but never forgotten.