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Frank Kendrick Obituary
Frank C. Kendrick passed away on July 18, 2020, at the age of 84. He was born in Glendale, CA and raised in Carlin, NV. Frank was preceded in death by his mother Mildred, father Frank, and brother Richard.
Frank attended Carlin High School and graduated from the University of Nevada in 1960. Under the tutelage of Coach Lawlor, he played basketball for the university from 1955-1959. He was a member of the Sigma Nu Fraternity. He taught mathematics at Carson High school and served in the military before joining the Southern Pacific/Union Pacific Railroad where he worked for more than 40 years before retiring in 2002.
Frank had many hobbies that he enjoyed: model railroading, camping, gardening, lapidary work and watching western movies especially those starring John Wayne. He loved reading about history and nature. He made many wooden puzzles and toys for his children and grandchildren. He developed an interest in genealogy and traced back his family tree a few generations.
He is survived by his wife of 60 years, Letitia, his three children, Robert (Terry), Alyson (Elizabeth), Michael and two granddaughters Samantha and Kelly. He was dearly loved and will be deeply missed.
In keeping with Frank's wishes, there will be no services.
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Dan Kendrick
July 16, 2025
Frank was my favorite Uncle. In my youth we shared many adventures, exploring ghost towns or old abandoned mines. Often collecting glass bottles from the 1860´s! As I grew older we tried to stay connected! Every time I came to the Reno area I always found time to visit Uncle. Was in Reno area this weekend and visited Aunt Tish but without you there it´s just not the same thing! Love you and miss you so much!´
Dan
DAN KENDRICK
July 19, 2023
Frank was my Uncle! He was deeply loved and always involved in my childhood! The memories of amazing times we spent together during my summers visiting with him and Gramma Mildred in Carlin. Scouting for antique bottles in ghost towns or exploring old gold mines. Uncle Frank was No is still very dear to me! My eyes water just thinking of him and the loving bond we shared!
Dan Kendrick
July 16, 2021
Hard to believe that Uncle Frank has been gone a year already. I still think of him often. Visited Aunt Tish earlier this week, we had a wonderful time and great conversations. She learned of Uncle Frank and I exploring a old mine near a ghost town outside of Carlin NV. in the mid 1960´s. We found a abandoned mining cart which he and a friend eventually removed and restored from the mine!
Not a week goes bye without some memory of my Uncle and I, things we did places we saw time together we shared! Miss you Uncle!
debbie and vern larison
July 27, 2020
our prayers are with his family . frank is my ex husbands landlord for over 20 years. he was a great landlord and so kind and caring for my ex who is is disable. so caring and always concern on his well being. i will miss talking to him about his health and exs health. thank you frank for being so caring. so from vern and i you will be missed.
Charles Nelms
July 26, 2020
I knew Frank from working for the Union Pacific Railroad. Nice guy, easy to be around. My sincerest condolonces to his family. May he rest in peace.
Dan Kendrick
July 25, 2020
Frank was my Uncle, who I loved very much. My family gathered today (his brother deceased brother Richard family) to remember him. Talked about his trips to SF area to take his nephews to see Santa. His buying a motorcycle so his nephew could ride it during the summer visits in Carlin with Mildred, Franks Mom. Or the trips to Lake Tahoe to swim in the lake with his nephew.
Really will miss you Uncle, promise I’ll continue to look in on Aunt Tish, make sure she is ok!
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