Francis Irwin Kendall

Francis Irwin Kendall

Francis I. Kendall Age 91, passed away peacefully, surrounded by loved ones, on March 30, 2012 in Renton, WA. He was born July 9, 1920, to Leone and Victor Kendall and raised in Kent, WA. Francis attended Kent High School, leaving school in 1937 to serve as a Medic in the Army during WWII in the South Pacific. He also fought in the Korean War and served in Japan. After returning to the States, he met Frances (Frannie) L. McKee, and they were married on May 9, 1945 in San Francisco. They had 3 children, Mary, Greg, & Scott. Francis was stationed abroad and several places around the U.S. working as a Radar and Radio Maintenance & Repair Technician for the Army. Francis had served 22 years in the military when he retired in 1962. He then went on to work for Boeing and Aerojet for several years before retiring completely.Francis was a very giving man, always happy, usually whistling as he worked. He loved to cook, work in the yard, and tinker with his electronics in the garage. He and Frannie loved to dance, and could be found down at the Eagles every Saturday night, usually closing the place down. Francis was very patriotic, and always had his flag flying in front of their home. Family was the most important thing to Francis, and he would do anything for them.Francis is survived by his loving wife of 67 years, Frannie of Renton, daughter Mary Andersen (Gordy) of Kent, his son Greg (Kim) of Ferndale, and son Scott (Connie) of Renton, grandchildren Carianne Roorda, Jamie Kendall, Julie Monk, Andrew Clouse, William Kendall, Alex Kendall, and five great-grandchildren. Memorial Services will be held Saturday, April 14, 2012 at Our Savior Lutheran Church, 4519 112th Street East, Tacoma, WA 98446 at 1 p.m. In Lieu of flowers, donations may be made to Disabled Veterans of America; you can donate online at http://www.dvnf.org. Please share your memories of Francis by signing the online guest book at www.eycfc.com