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2/21/75
DIED
8/12/13
James Fendrick Obituary
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for James Fendrick
Amber Fendrick
August 15, 2025
Another year of missing you. Wish you were here.
Amber Fendrick
August 15, 2024
We miss you so much
Cheryl Olson
August 15, 2023
Wish you were here to see your boys. They are both awesome kids and you would be so proud of them. I know they miss you everyday.
Julie & Harlan Broat
September 3, 2013
We had the pleasure of meeting Jim and then working with him at our dog obedience school when he was a young musician and neeeded a day job. We still speak of him as one of our best staff people ever! We were blessed to have known him. Our thoughts & prayers of peace & love are with his family at this difficult time.
Jeannine Lee
August 28, 2013
I was blessed to have known Jim. He made a difference while he was here.
August 24, 2013
We are so sorry for your loss. Our prayers are with the family. May you all be in peace and be comforted by our Dear Lord.
Love, Mike and Jan Kirkwood
Cheryl Olson
August 23, 2013
Jim will be missed by many. My heart has been so heavy since his death. He gave me two beautiful grandsons and was such a loving father. Rest in Peace Jimbo...we love you.
Marc DeLeon
August 23, 2013
RIP Jimbo. I always thought of you as a good friend and a very pleasant person to be around. My life is better for have knowing you.
You will be missed.
Bob Coons
August 23, 2013
I was shocked, like everyone with the sudden passing of Jim. I can vividly remember his Sophomore year at BHS, when I had talked him into coming out for Cross Country. He got his paper work done on a Friday and I suggested he start workouts on Monday, to ease into training.He showed up on Saturday for our long run up Rancheria Road. He went 8 miles all uphill on his first workout and was the 5th person on the team to complete the run! Clearly his dedication, drive, and expectations were evident then and throughout his life.Jim,you are still mentoring many today. My thoughts and prayers are with you, and your family and friends.
Rick Kirkwood
August 23, 2013
Know that your love will always be in Heaven as it is on earth. God bless the Fendrick-Cady family.
Tate Enterline
August 23, 2013
My heart goes out to all of Jim's family and friends. I loved you like another brother my friend and you were definitely part of our family. You are missed and it is still hard to believe. See you on the other side buddy!
August 23, 2013
Julie -- my prayers go out to you and your family. Angela
Yvonne Bonnet
August 22, 2013
Julie, I'm so sorry for your loss. You and your family are in my prayers.
Tye Josue
August 22, 2013
Thoughts and prayers are with Jim's family, amazing individual, I always looked forward to catching up with Jim.
Anne Levin
August 21, 2013
RIP Jim - an amazing friend to so many with a beautiful heart. God Bless all of your family, especially those precious boys!! My thoughts and prayers also to everyone at Asada. You were such a bright spot in all of their lives.
Jack Duncan
August 21, 2013
Myles and Cole, I never had the opportunity to meet your father but it's clear he was a great guy. I do know your grandfather David, and he is also a great guy. He and his brother Chuck were also great Kern County firefighters. I know your grandfather is there for you and will always be there for you. You are not alone and don't ever forget that!
David, it is clear your son was loved by many people and so are you. We are all grieving with you during this terrible time. This family is in our thoughts and prayers.
Kim Brown
August 21, 2013
Those sky blue eyes, sunshine smile and a heart open to all made my cousin Jim family you never wanted to leave. Praying peace to all he leaves behind knowing that one day we will be together again to never be separated.
Michelle Schaefbauer
August 21, 2013
I am so sorry for this incredible loss. My thoughts and prayers are with all the Fendrick family at this difficult time. I hope your hearts will soon be filled with wonderful memories of joyful times together as you celebrate a life well lived.
Meegan E Bruce
August 21, 2013
Jim, I will always remember that smile of yours that would light up any room. You were such a good guy, a good friend, and you will forever be remembered. I'm so grateful for the many pictures I have of us from our high school days. They've brought comfort since learning you'd left us far too soon.
I pray for peace for your entire family, your boys and all of the friends you've left behind. You're now in a much better place and I look forward to seeing you on the other side. Rest in Peace my friend. Rest in Peace...
Dustin Webber
August 21, 2013
I still cant belive it.. still at a loss for words. I am so sorry for your family's loss. I am just blessed to have know a guy such as you jim.. ur special eternal flame.. will carry on threw your to son's. Much love brother.. u will allways be missed.. will hold on to all the memories we made. And shared.. and i will see you on the other side.. love you brother
Marc Flores
August 21, 2013
My deepest and sincerest condolences go out to all of Jim's family friends and loved ones, you will be in my thoughts and prayers. He will be missed by everyone that knew him!
Dennis & Vicki Utt
August 21, 2013
Our hearts are aching. A small consolation is knowing that the love and joy and laughter that you shared will keep Jim in your hearts forever. We will always remember his wonderful smile that would light up the room. You are in our thoughts and prayers.
Alicia Moore
August 21, 2013
I will always remember that smile! It lit up the room. My condolences to your little boys and your family.. I'm so very sorry. You were definitely one of the good ones Jim. You had a very genuine heart and soul. A kind man. Fly High Friend.. Everyone here will miss you. Until we meet again, and we will so save me a spot, Rest in Paradise..
Dwayne
August 21, 2013
Gone but not forgotten. See you on the other side brotha!
JoAnn Dutton
August 21, 2013
Sending much love and prayers to David, Karen, Lizzie and family. I'm so sorry for your loss...
Laura James
August 21, 2013
Jim, u always had a contagious smile n everyone who knew you loved you. I'm glad we got to be good friends threw high school and catch up a few times on FB. You will live on in our thoughts n memories. God bless your boys and your entire family. We all lost a great soul but will see you again someday. Until then keep smiling down on us all. Rip old friend.
Brandy Kieschnick
August 21, 2013
the sound of your laughter and the smile on your face are still fresh in my mind. i pray i never forget that heartfelt grin and contagious laughter, you will always be remembered and greatly missed my friend. xoxo
August 21, 2013
May God bless you and your family in this time of sorrow.
Sam Calandrino
August 21, 2013
Jim was one of those very few people with a spirit that was larger than life. He connected with everyone effortlessly. He was a kind and gentle spirit and will be sorely missed by all here at Surftech.
Karen Fendrick
August 21, 2013
It is incomprehensible that Jim has passed. I will be forever grateful that he is in my life, he was always a loving and kind step-son. I had talks with him about his faith and spirituality and know that he is out there and we will all be with him again some day. We will share his life story, it continues with his boys and every enriched by him. May God bless Jim with peace and love always.
Tom Sheets
August 21, 2013
He wrestled with my oldest son, we got to see him at the county finals, The Fendericks are family to me and I know how hard it is to lose a son........... Think of the good times and share them, it helps. Bless all of you.
Sherrie Nettles
August 21, 2013
To all the family and friends...my sincere and deepest thoughts and condolences!!!
Sherrie Nettles
August 21, 2013
I will always remember you!!! You were such a kind and sweet guy!!! ...and an amazing guitar player!!!! Love you Jim!!! I will never forget you!!!~
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kenny mount
August 21, 2013
Our thoughts and prayers go with the Fendrick family. Our prayer is that you find peace in your heart, losing such a wonderful person saddens us all so very much and just know that we are all here for you during this very sad and difficult time. I had the pleasure of knowing Jim on and off stage. In Karmahitlist, my band The Filthies, shared the stage together almost every show. Jim always had a smile, he always had that grin as if he were plotting something big and couldn't wait to say it.. On stage, his big awesome smile turned into a face of passion. He took his guitar playing very serious on stage, as though the entire world depended on him to play perfectly... he was a guitar perfectionist.. He was a bright shining light in the music world. We'll miss him very much.
Kenny, Malissa (Montano) and The whole Mount Family, we'll keep you in our prayers..
Brooke Arciszewski
August 21, 2013
Until we meet again.
Genevieve (Genni) Graber (Horton)
August 21, 2013
Lighting a candle in your memory as I pray. My prayer for your family is that your light shines bright through their darkest days. May your light give them guidance as some days and nights will be longer than ever before. May your light give them hope when there is none. May your light give them strength when they are weak. May your light shed a glimpse of happiness that their futures are bright even in sadness. May your light be more than a memory but an affirmation that the pursuit of happiness is well worth the ride. May your light shine one with in them as they trudge on.
Jim, you were an amazing friend to all that knew you. We lost touch a great time ago but still your passing saddens me greatly for the pain your family is during is all to familiar. May God bless them in this time. And may your light guide them for some may feel lost. Rest in peace my friend. much love and endless prayers to you and yours!
Jeni Meredith
August 21, 2013
Such a great heart and soul! Will be missed tremendously.RIP Jim.
Veronica Newquist
August 21, 2013
My sincere condolences to the entire family. Love and prayers to you all.
Don & Debbie Lindquist
August 21, 2013
For the entire Fendrick & Ulmer family..
We wish there was something more we could say or do to take away your suffering. Praying for your hope, light, love and happiness.
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