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Bruce Kendall Obituary

Bruce Kendall
PALMDALE, Calif. - Bruce Kendall, son of Donald and Pat Kendall of Pocatello, passed away after a valiant battle against cancer on April 5, 2010, in Palmdale, California.
Bruce was born on January 31, 1955, in American Falls, Idaho. He grew up in Pocatello and attended Hawthorne Junior High and Highland High School.
He married Lisa Penagos and they had a daughter, Brisa, who captured his heart completely. Bruce and Lisa divorced, but Brisa has loved her dad unconditionally, has enjoyed sharing her ideas with him and has brought him much joy.
Bruce joined the Marine Corps and was stationed in California for the nine years that he served. He was able to finish his education during that time, and chose a career centered around accounting. He loved California, especially the ocean and all of nature's beauty there, so he decided to make it his home.
He loved fishing and camping and animals of all kinds, especially dogs. Dogs seemed to know that one sad-eyed look would melt this guy's heart and gain them a hug, a meal and possibly a forever home.
The jobs that Bruce held often gave him the opportunity to travel to many parts of the U.S. and foreign countries. He loved people wherever he went and collected friends easily with his great smile, his quick wit and positive attitude.
Bruce had an artistic talent with drawing and painting, and had a flair for writing. Several of his written articles were published in magazines. A letter or card from Bruce, or a day spent with him was always enjoyed. He had such creative thinking and an upbeat outlook that was very refreshing and contagious.
Bruce remarried and lived these last years of his life in Palmdale. As members of his family, we would like to thank his wife, Diane, for loving him and laughing with him, and especially for standing by him throughout his illness, which has been such a sad and devastating time for all of us. We're proud of and thankful to you, Diane.
Bruce is survived by his wife, Diane; his daughter, Brisa, of Boise; his parents, Donald and Pat Schafer Kendall of Pocatello; brothers and sisters, Kristine (Russ) Szelmeczka of Pocatello, Sandy (Quinn) Pidcock of Inkom, Holly Morrison of Boise, Devin (Tiffany) Kendall of Boise, Danny (Mandy) Kendall, Pocatello, Leslie (Dr. Ross) Hugues, Pocatello, and Andrea (Chad) Stephens of Boise. Many nieces and nephews, aunts, uncles and cousins also survive. He was preceded in death by both sets of grandparents and his brother-in-law, Quinn Pidcock.
All of us here wish you a loving farewell, Bruce, and thank you for the many sweet, funny, sad, difficult and touching memories that we will treasure.
As he wished, cremation has taken place and his burial will be in the family plot in Aberdeen, Idaho.

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Published by Idaho State Journal on Apr. 14, 2010.

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Jeff Campus

April 16, 2010

Dear Kendall family,

Bruce and I had become friends over the years & I had the pleasure of meeting up with him at the CES & Ribfest too. I didn't realize we were only 2 months apart in age until just yesterday, which has given me a lot to think about.

Bruce was pretty amazing in that he was giving me encouragement for my situation while not even bringing his problems up.

It's difficult to put into words something that makes sense and we talked about how both of us would compose long letters & then delete them because we felt they didn't work. Well, I'm going to post this in spite of my reluctance, as it doesn't seem to be coming across here like my thoughts really are.

Timothy Bailey

April 16, 2010

Bruce Kendall was a brother to me at a globe-spanning distance, down here in Australia.

That we shared audio and a very similar world view is part of it, and his capacity for loving with humour and example made him very powerful.

My life and the standards by which I try to live it were strengthened by him.

As I am in the midst of a bereavement in my own extended family I am aware how much upbringing and family play a role in a person's qualities and in those who become part of the circle of friends.

As a part of that, you should all be uplifted by his example and the love you all shared with him.

Loving regards and condolences to all, but especially to Diane his loving wife.

Tim Bailey,
in Australia's capital city, Canberra

Todd Anderson

April 16, 2010

To the Kendall family - I was never privileged to meet Bruce in person, nonetheless I feel he was a friend. His marvelous sense of humor was a gift to all who knew him, and he will be sorely missed.

Brian Walsh

April 15, 2010

This obituary was just posted on an online discussion forum related to home audio which was one of Bruce's passions. In the few years I knew Bruce as an "audio buddy", he demonstrated selfless commitment to others and was always there with help and good cheer. I don't know what else to say except it was a pleasure meeting and knowing him. I know their kitties Cinco and Mayo must miss him.

At this year's Ribfest in Pennsylvania I'll be wearing a funny squirrel T-shirt (squirrels got to be a standing joke with Bruce) in memory and celebration of him, and perhaps others who knew him will, too. In any event we'll all be thinking of him a lot, as we already are. Inmate Central just isn't the same without him.

Semper Fi, Bruce. My sincerest condolences to Diane and everyone else.

Griselda Camacho

April 15, 2010

Dear Brisa,
Siento mucho saber que usted ha perdido a un ser querido. Estoy segura que el siempre estara en su corazon. Que Dios le tenga en su gloria!

Saeid and Ellice Rezaii

April 14, 2010

Dear Kendall Family,
We are so sorry to hear of your loss. While we did not know Bruce, we know that he must have been a very special, man, as he was such an important part of a very special family. May the love and prayers, of family and friends, somehow help to ease the great pain that you are feeling. Let your beautiful memories keep Bruce with you in your hearts forever. With Love to all, Saeid and Ellice Rezaii

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