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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.
RIP. Such a tragedy. The ODOT family grieves with you.
ReplyDeletePrayers to Don's family and friends and his ODOT family who worked with him.
ReplyDeletefrom Debbie - ODOT Bend
Prayers to Don's Family and friends as he was loved and admired by everyone that he worked with and he will truley be missed
ReplyDeleteMy thoughts are with Don's family and friends. Our entire ODOT family grieves with you.
ReplyDeleteDon's Road Apple Gang will never be the same without him. All who knew Don had to fall in love with him. He lives on in all of us. Bob and Jude
ReplyDeleteThanks Don for your contributions to making Oregon's roads safer and better. Thank you for your dedication, hard work, committment, and support!
ReplyDeleteJohn P. (Salem)
My sincerest sympathies to Don's families - both at home and at ODOT. I hope you all can find some comfort in the many memories you have of him. Thoughts and prayers with you.
ReplyDelete-Salem
I am deeply saddened to hear of Don's passing He was a good friend, always dependable and a pleasure to work with. I'll not forget him, I am sorry. Eldon
ReplyDeleteMy sincere sympathy to Don's family and crew members. I have never met him, but his smile in the photo on the memorial page tells me he enjoyed what he did. Thank you to all the Don's out there who work to make the transportation system safe for all of us.
ReplyDeleteI didn't know Don but I've known a lot of guys like him during my career with ODOT. Don't ever doubt that he had a significant impact on others lives. I know the section of road he worked and a friendly face is a welcome sight when you are in need of help out there. A good blade hand and plow operator are hard to come by and if for nothing else he will be missed for his skill. I grieve with his family and friends for their loss. Bruce in Portland
ReplyDeleteCondolences from Estacada maintenance section, your loss is our loss
ReplyDeletefirst met Don during the planning stages for a trip to Sturgis in 2010 and liked him immediately. He knew what he was about yet unassuming, so easy to talk to. He is and will be missed. Mike
ReplyDeleteMy thoughts and prayers are with you and your family during this time. Please know I am thinking of you!
ReplyDeleteMy thoughts are with Don's family and his ODOT family. His devotion to his family, community and ODOT are appreciated and acknowledged. He will be missed.
ReplyDeleteThis tribute site to Don has been a great comfort to me. Thank you all for sharing my loss with me .... I know I am not alone.
ReplyDeleteDon's wife, Karen
I miss you being at the Ukiah shop - I would know if you were there because I would always hear you before I saw you. Laughing or teasing most of the time; sulking loudly if not. You nearly always had something from your garden to share with us, as the crews sat and ate lunch along the creek. It has been awhile now. I've not forgot and I still don't care for the idea. I hope your family, the crew and close freinds find warmth in your smile.
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