NOAH KENDALL
ELIDA — Noah Riley Kendall, age 19, went home to be with the Lord, at 3:42 PM Tuesday, October 11, 2016, at St. Rita's Medical Center.
Noah was born May 12, 1997 in Lima to Bobby and Beth E. (Stauffer) Kendall who survive in Elida.
Noah was a 2016 graduate of Elida High School, where he excelled in academics and enjoyed sports. He was a member of National Honor Society, the tennis and soccer teams, was the reigning Prom King, performed as "Who Dad" in Seussical The Musical and was a four year member of the Chamber Choir. Noah was currently a freshman at the University of Northwestern Ohio, UNOH, and had worked as a host at Texas Roadhouse. He loved The 1975 Rock Band and enjoyed skate boarding. Noah loved his family dearly and had a big heart. His family lovingly referred to him as their "Big Teddy Bear." He loved the Lord and was an active member of Lima Community Church.
He was blessed with a family who loved him dearly, parents, Bobby and Beth E. (Stauffer) Kendall of Elida; three brothers, Austin T. Kendall, Dylan T. Kendall and Dawson M. Kendall all of Elida; grandparents, William A. and Janet (Parker) Stauffer of Elida and Robert M. and Glenna E. (Krugh) Kendall of Celina; uncles, Richard and Barbara Swink of Zachary, LA, William D. and Kathy Stauffer of Columbus and Jason M. Kendall of Celina; aunts, Christine Ann Stauffer Myers who preceded him in death, Stacey and Barry Erb of Wapakoneta, Debra K. and Javier Gallegos of Cridersville, Mia D. and Warren J. Schwab of Cleveland and Nichole L. "Nicki" and Scott Sweeney of Elida; many cousins who loved him dearly and his best bro's, Dalton, Kyle and Marcus.
Services celebrating Noah's life will begin 11:00 AM Saturday, October 15, 2016, at Lima Community Church, 2945 N. Cole Street, Lima, Ohio 45807. Dr. Doug Boquist will officiate the service. Burial will follow in Greenlawn Cemetery, Elida.
Family will receive friends from 2:00 - 5:00 and 6:00- 8:00 PM Friday, October 14, 2016, at Lima Community Church and one hour prior to the service on Saturday.
Memorial contributions may be made to the family.
Condolences may be expressed at chiles-lamanfh.com
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Angela Brown
October 6, 2019
My sweet smiley Noah. A heart of gold with a smile that would brighten the darkest of days. You will forever be a ray in my sunshine.
You, my Noah, are dearly and truly TRULY missed.
To Beth & Bob and the entire family... I pray for you everyday that Jesus gives you PEACE with every breath that you take.
Always Mrs AnnG.
Trina, Simon & Nick Nelson
October 18, 2016
Beth and Bobby, there are no words that can express the sorrow I feel at hearing this news. My heart is breaking for you, your boys, extended family and all who knew Noah. Your in our thoughts and prayers and we express our deepest sympathies during this difficult time.
We love you!
Shirley/Jim Abraham
October 17, 2016
Bobby and Beth......
When I first saw your FB entry, I thought, what a nice surprise to have you reach out and share your beautiful family. And it is!
But to our shock and disbelief we were to find out that your family had suffered a shock that no family should......
I have always been told that a death is harder on those they leave behind, and We believe this is true. Noah is in a better place, a place of his choosing. I'm sorry to say, that we only know him by comments from so many people. People that had their lives touched by such a special person, for that is a special gift that Noah had........
So, as you grieve the loss of this special young man, your son, your friend, your brother, remember he would not want you to be in pain. Many are better for having known him and the joy he brought....
Perhaps we know a little of Noah by knowing Bobby years ago....
Jim and I wish that you find peace, and with the help and support of those around you, and those that have expressed their thoughts, you will find your way. But, please, if there is in some way we can help, please don't hesitate to ask..........
Angela Brown
October 16, 2016
To the Kendall family.
To have met and known Noah was truely our pleasure. He always had a smile for us (Noah's smile seemed like it would light the path of any dark day) Noah was so polite and kind and always a joy to be around.
The news of Noah's passing hurt us to our souls.
He was truley one of a kind and will always and forever be in out hearts.
WE LOVE YOU NOAH "My Noah"
May God bless & keep you
Continually in our prayers
The Brown & Woods family
Emanuel, Angela, X'Zation & De'Angelo
Alan & Sandy Taylor
October 15, 2016
Bobby,Beth and family.... We were so very sorry to hear about Noah. Our thoughts and prayers are with all of you..Love you all !
Scott and Kelly Gibson
October 15, 2016
May the love of friends and family carry you through your grief.
Sam and Anna Mumma
October 15, 2016
Beth and Bobby I can't imagine what you've been through the last days. Praying God will grant you peace and comfort in the days months and years that lie ahead. Prayers for the grandparents as well.
October 15, 2016
God bless
Nina Good
October 15, 2016
Bobby & Beth; Bill, Janet, & Nicki; and family,
Although it has been many years, you will remember me as Troy & Sherry Hefner's mom. Along with everyone, I was shocked to hear of your loss! Knowing your family, Noah was loved and taught the things of God. May The Comforter continue to minister peace to you, during these unimaginable days.
Love & prayers,
Mike and Cathy Mouser
October 14, 2016
Bobby and Beth,
Cathy and I are grieving with you, know that not just us but hundreds of people are lifting you and your whole family up in prayer. May the grace of God and his peace cover you all. In Christ love.
October 14, 2016
I am so sorry for your loss.
Please find comfort in Gods promise at Hosea 13: 14 knowing that there is a future for the loved ones we lost in death.
Sincerely
Loire Taylor
October 14, 2016
Dear Kendall family, I am deeply grieved to hear of Noah's passing. There are no words to express how sorry I am for your loss. My prayer is God will mend your hearts with time and be with you through all of this. I remember Noah as a little boy when I worked at LCCN, I adored him! He was the kindest, most sensitive soul and it always brightened my day to see his smiling face. He had obviously grown into an amazing young man, I was blessed to have known him and will never forget him! Rest in eternal peace in the arms of your savior Noah!
October 14, 2016
So sorry for your loss. Prayers to the family and friends.
-Brandy Sellers
Sue Stauffer
October 14, 2016
There are no words to tell you how saddened I am for your loss, I am praying for all the family,
Craig& Lisa DuVernay
October 14, 2016
Bobby and family,
Our thoughts and prayers are with you at this time.
Ann Fischer
October 14, 2016
Beth and Bobby may you feel God's strength and loving embrace during your time of grief. Noah was a bright light that will continue to shine. May you be comforted by the outpouring of love, support and prayers from everyone.
Denise Cook
October 14, 2016
Thinking and praying for all of you at this time of terrible loss.
Jill Unruh
October 14, 2016
Bobby and Beth, I am so saddened by the loss of your son. Godspeed Noah! Peace and love to you.
Gina & Bill
October 14, 2016
Bobby & Beth, I wish I could say the right words to take your pain away. Noah was always so sweet and polite a beautiful soul inside and out. A reflection of you both. I hope you can find comfort knowing he touched so many.
Diane Eagy
October 13, 2016
Peace be with you right now and for the days ahead!
Diane Eagy
lisa mcgee
October 13, 2016
I am so sorry for the loss of your son may god be with your family and I am praying for you all
October 13, 2016
Do not know you but as parents that have also lost a child at the same age we know how hard this is on you. Speak of Noah often and keep his memory alive. Will be keeping you in our prayers. Don & Diane
Stephanie Martin-Sebring
October 13, 2016
Bobby and Beth,
There just simply aren't words. My heart aches with unimaginable hurt for you and the boys. Prayers going up, cling to one another.
Sally and George Oyer
October 13, 2016
Bobby, Beth and boys,
We are broken hearted for you and are grieving with you.
Noah used to stop by my desk at LCCN to pick out a toy from my toy drawer. I so looked forward to seeing him and his beautiful little face. This is how I will remember him. Love and prayers....
Jo Lynn
October 13, 2016
i am so sorry for your loss. May God bless your family.
Sue Meeker
October 13, 2016
I am so very sorry for your loss. Noah was a wonderful kid, always with a smile on his face. This showed he has wonderful parents. My thoughts and prayers are with all of you. RIP Noah! We all love you.
Tom & Chris Cherry
October 13, 2016
Words cannot express how sorry we are for your loss. We will keep you in our prayers.
Amy, Bob, & Emily Orwick
October 13, 2016
Your family is in our prayers. We've lit a candle for Noah. He was such a bright light and the world is a little darker without him.
Dwayne Sayre
October 13, 2016
I am sorry for your loss. We are praying for your family. May the love of friends and family carry you through your grief.
Beth
October 13, 2016
God Bless you and your family ❤
Married To An Elida Gal
October 13, 2016
I did not know this young man or his family however, a blind man could see how many lives he touched in his short life and the positive impact he made. May God watch over and keep you forever, and lend comfort to your family and the many friends who mourn your loss. Rest in eternal peace.
John and Janice Crosina
October 13, 2016
Our deepest sympathy for your loss. Our thoughts and prayers are with your entire family. John and Janice Crosina
October 13, 2016
My name is Joan Whittaker. My husband John and I were part of the Elida HIgh School Latin group who toured Italy and Greece in 2013. Your son was a sensitive, beautiful and engaging young man. Our thoughts are with you at this time. Godspeed, Noah.
Steve Jones
October 13, 2016
We are all so very sorry for your loss and we want you to know that Kendall was a great guy, good sport and a true gentleman on and off the tennis court. His smile and attitude spoke volumes. He will be sadly missed.
E Brown
October 13, 2016
My deepest Condolences to the family and friends during this difficult time. There are no words that can ease the pain of losing someone so beloved. May you find comfort and peace in knowing that your loved one is in God's memory because those who pass on "are precious in his eyes." (Psalms 116:15)
Mike, Christine, & Ashley Ulrich
October 13, 2016
Our thoughts and prayers are with your family. May your memories of Noah comfort you. He will be greatly missed. I always enjoyed seeing him and his contagious smile.
October 13, 2016
I am just a local resident that feels the need to let you know that the community has you in our thoughts & prayers at this time and pray that God grants you strength and peace in your struggles. So sorry you have had to experience this.
Steve Farmer
October 13, 2016
Dear Kendall,Family,
Words cannot express the sense of loss your family must feel at this time. Please know that our prayers are with you and UNOH will be placing a brick paver in Noah's name on the UNOH "Walk of Honor".
Sincerely,
Steve Farmer
VP Development / Alumni Affairs
Ethyn Dirmeyer
October 13, 2016
Ask Him to be with you through this time. He promises to answer when you call and to never leave you or forsake you ~ Hebrews 13:5
Katherine Glenn
October 13, 2016
My thoughts and prayers are with your family and with all those who loved Noah. He was one of the most sincere and compassionate people that I've had the privilege of knowing, and I feel honored to have had the opportunity to watch him grow up and share his thoughts in English classes at Elida. The world feels smaller without him in it. God bless you all.
Destiny McCreary
October 13, 2016
Noah always seemed to be the happiest person around Elida. Always put a smile on my face. Prayers for the family and friends of a great person. He will be missed and loved dearly.
Sue Brinkman
October 13, 2016
Words cannot express my deepest sympathy. I am so sorry for your loss.
Denise Cressman
October 13, 2016
Beth and Bobby, Denny and I are so sorry for this tragedy you are going through. We are praying that the Father will bring comfort to you when that seems impossible and peace is far off. We know that His is a comfort and peace that breaks through even our darkest times.
Gary and Tina Kesler
October 13, 2016
We carry your family in our prayers as you face this very very difficult time. So sorry for your loss Beth and Bobby.
Brandon Fritzler
October 13, 2016
My deepest condolences to your family Bobby. May God give you the strength and wisdom tobget through this. Be strong Brother we are here for you in Aurora
October 13, 2016
Dear Bobby and Beth, My heart is heavy and hurting with you. We are so sorry to hear this. We will continue to lift you and your family up in prayer. Marci and Craig Rogers
October 13, 2016
Prayers and hugs, so sorry for your loss.
Beth (Miller) Caudill
October 13, 2016
Bobby and Beth,
As a mother of boys, my heart breaks for you both. Your family is in my prayers and thoughts. He sounds like an amazing young man when reading about him and knowing both of you, he is!
October 13, 2016
may his soul sing loud in that choir in the sky. lori
Elisa Clevenger
October 13, 2016
Dear Kendall Family,
Our family is deeply grieved by the news of Noah'a passing. We have been praying for all of you that God's promises and love will bring you comfort and peace in this incredible loss.
We will miss Noah's sweet spirit and beautiful smile, and we cherish memories of the times Eli and he got to spend together as young children.
Please know how much your family is loved!
Yours in Christ,
Mark, Elisa, Eli, and Evan
Shelton Folz
October 13, 2016
Noah always made us smile in school. It will never be the same without him.
Rebecca Savinsky
October 13, 2016
I'm so sorry for your loss, he was such a nice guy and I enjoyed what little time I spent with him. May your family find peace in this hard time.
-Rebecca Savinsky
Kristen Jacob
October 12, 2016
So sorry for your loss. Thoughts and prayers are with family and all loved ones.
October 12, 2016
To all the Kendall family and those who love Noah,
Words cannot express my sympathy. I will keep you in prayer,
Deb Kline
Gina
October 12, 2016
My thoughts and prayers are with your family. May the love of friends and family carry you through your grief.
Nancy Carter
October 12, 2016
Dear Kendall Family- Your boys were all such a delight to teach- but I vividly remember Noah. That sweet boy with those round glasses was always engaged and eager. Such a sweetheart. My deepest sympathy to you all.
Joan Kline-Roehm
October 12, 2016
Beth and Bobby, I am so sorry to hear of Noah's passing. I will always remember him as that sweet little guy that was one of my favorites in the nursery, and you know he was Karl's favorite. Praying for comfort for you all.
Mary
October 12, 2016
I'm so very sorry for your loss. Noah was one of the best people I ever met. He will forever be in my heart! I'm so sorry no parents should have to bury theirs son or daughter I'm so sorry prayers for your family
Julie Mefferd
October 12, 2016
My thoughts and prayers are with you and your family. I will continue to pray for your comfort and healing as this is the most difficult thing a parent could ever endure.
K B
October 12, 2016
Deepest sympathy to a family I don't even know. I can't even imagine your families pain and sadness.
esther miller
October 12, 2016
so sorry for your loss Noah worked with my granddaughter Jenna and her baby's name was also Noah he came up to us when we was at Texas Roadhouse a very sweet young man prayers to your family
October 12, 2016
Bobby and family i am sorry to see the passing of your son Noah. Your in my thoughts and prayers. May he RIP. Amy 'Hartman' Mohr.
Vickie & Steve Tooker
October 12, 2016
Bobby, Beth and family -
You are in our thoughts, hearts and prayers! May God give you comfort and peace, holding you fast in His loving arms.
October 12, 2016
So sorry for your loss... Prayers for the family... I am going to put a song title here for your family.. (dancing in the sky).... Again so sorry for your loss.....
Connie Porter
October 12, 2016
Praying for your family and friends. You have a great Church family to support and love you all May God hold you close and may you feel his arms. Connie Porter
Diana Purtee
October 12, 2016
I am so sorry for your loss, I am praying for comfort to family and friends.
October 12, 2016
Bobby and Beth, my heart aches for you all, I'm just so sorry. Love and prayers for your precious family.
Laurie Kirkendall.
Teresa Bible-Roberts
October 12, 2016
Bobby and Beth, I am so sorry to hear about the loss of your son. May God bless and comfort you and your family during this time of grief. Please accept my sincere condolences.
Larry and sharon vandemark
October 12, 2016
So sorry! Our prayers are with you!
Barbra Sandy
October 12, 2016
Noah was such an amazing guy. He was loved by so many, including me. May G-d give you strength during this difficult time. I feel blessed that I had Noah in class. He was a class act- loved that guy.
Kathy Thompson
October 12, 2016
Noah Kendall I will forever remember you. I enjoyed you so very much on the bus and have let your little bro know I am here should he ever need to talk. I wish I could have been there for you. RIP my Bulldog friend. ~Mrs. T~ ❤
Angie Hilgert
October 12, 2016
I had the absolute pleasure of working with Noah at McDonald's. He was always one of my favorite kids to work with. What a beautiful smile he had and soul he was. So sorry for your loss! God bless the family and his friends.
Amber Tickle
October 12, 2016
May Peace be with you; The Lord comfort you in his arms.
Don and Linda Lybarger
October 12, 2016
Bobby and Beth,our thoughts and prayers are with you all.
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