Donald Kendall was a long time employee of the Oregon Department of Transportation. He lost his life on Tuesday, July 22, 2014, in a tragic construction accident. This blog was requested by the Kendall family as a place where friends, family, and co-workers can share memories of Don.
Monday, August 25, 2014
ODOT offices honor Don
ODOT offices statewide honored Don by lowering their flags to half-staff on Friday, Aug. 22. See the pictures on the photo page.
Thursday, July 24, 2014
Remembering Don Kendall
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| Right to left: Shane Alford, Don Kendall and Mike Corley |
Don Kendall came to work for ODOT in 1979 as a seasonal
employee. In 1985 he joined the Department full time. Don was extremely proud
of the work the Ukiah crew did. He was a dedicated employee and liked being
part of the ODOT family. Recently, he was involved with the Maintenance Trainee
Program, helping to bring the next generation into the ODOT family.
Many at ODOT worked alongside
Don and marveled at his energy as co-workers tried to keep up raking or
shoveling. He was proud to be the guy people tried to keep up with.
Without a doubt, Don will be
missed terribly by his family, friends, and all those at ODOT who were touched
by his hard work and dedication over nearly 30 years of service.
Get to know Don in this video,
released just a few weeks ago: http://youtu.be/KA-JBajHL6U
Please share memories and thoughts about Don by commenting on this post.
A memorial fund account has been set up at Columbia Bank in Pendleton. To contribute, send checks to Columbia Bank in Pendleton (2101 SW Court Place, Pendleton, OR 97801); take a check to their local Columbia Bank and tell them that the account is at the Pendleton branch, or send checks to the ODOT District office (1327 SE 3rd Street Pendleton, OR 97801) and we will make sure checks are deposited. Please make checks payable to “Don Kendall Memorial Fund.” If you have further questions feel free to contact Terri in District 12.
A memorial fund account has been set up at Columbia Bank in Pendleton. To contribute, send checks to Columbia Bank in Pendleton (2101 SW Court Place, Pendleton, OR 97801); take a check to their local Columbia Bank and tell them that the account is at the Pendleton branch, or send checks to the ODOT District office (1327 SE 3rd Street Pendleton, OR 97801) and we will make sure checks are deposited. Please make checks payable to “Don Kendall Memorial Fund.” If you have further questions feel free to contact Terri in District 12.
Memorial Service
Don Kendall’s service will be graveside at 11 a.m. Saturday, July 26 at the Ukiah cemetery.
Don's family will hold a potluck at their home, 69666 Sparks Station Rd. in Pendleton, after the memorial service. Everyone is welcome. Please bring a dish and lawn chair, and share memories and stories of Don.
Don's family will hold a potluck at their home, 69666 Sparks Station Rd. in Pendleton, after the memorial service. Everyone is welcome. Please bring a dish and lawn chair, and share memories and stories of Don.
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