Posted on: Franklin Co. Id Obits Forum Reply Here: http://cgi.rootsweb.com/~genbbs/genbbs.cgi/USA/Id/FranklinObits/271 Surname: Kendall, Millard, Almond ------------------------- The Idaho State Journal 01-23-2001 DAYTON — Cluff Millard Kendall, our beloved husband, father and grandfather, returned to his Heavenly Father surrounded by the love of his family and loved ones Sunday, January 21, 2001, following a courageous and praiseworthy battle with cancer. He was born December 13, 1925, in Preston, Idaho, a son of David Earl and Lilia Irene Millard Kendall. He married his eternal sweetheart, Florence Gayle Almond, on his birthday, December 13, 1943. Their marriage was later solemnized in the Logan, Utah LDS Temple. As an active member of the LDS Church, he devotedly served in many positions which included bishop, stake high councilman, stake Young Men’s president, and many other ward positions. He earned his Master M-Men Award. He and his wife served a mission in the Peoria, Illinois mission. He was in the automobile business most of his life, which included owning his own business. His hard work earned him the sales Master Award as one of the top 10 salesmen for eight consecutive years for General Motors. Along with the automobile business, he and his brothers farmed together in Oxford, Idaho, and later with the help of his wife and seven daughters, developed the strong family ties as they all worked side by side on their own farm. He was a veteran of World War II. Cluff was happiest when he was surrounded by his family and being creative in his workshop. As a dad and grandpa, he taught lessons of hard work, endurance, patience and honesty. He will be remembered for his strong will, the love and support rendered to his family and friends, and the friendships nurtured with his concern and genuine service. Our Father in Heaven couldn’t have blessed our family with a better man to fulfill the duties of a husband, father and grandfather. We will love and miss him deeply because of the love and strength he gave to us, but we know he is at peace. Surviving are his wife, Gayle, of Dayton; seven daughters, Lynda (Ray) Horsley of Taylorsville, Utah, Jean (Lloyd) Barnes of Kaysville, Utah, Christy (Kent) Bennett of Alta Loma, Calif., Judy (Raymond) Pitcher of Cornish, Utah, Irene (Gregory) Burk of Kaysville, Utah, Ellen (Keith) Gregersen of Syracuse, Utah, Heidi (Bert) Coulson of Garland, Utah. He was also blessed with 27 grandchildren, 33 great-grandchildren and one great-great-grandchild. Cluff is also survived by his sister, Carma (Wendell) Nielsen of Ogden, Utah, and sister-in-law, Donna Kendall of Oxford. He was preceded in death by his parents, one sister (Anna), three brothers, Lavern, Karl, Merl, and one great-grandson (Alex Vincent). Funeral services will be held Wednesday, January 24th, at the Clifton LDS First Ward Chapel at noon. Friends may call at the Webb Funeral Home at 109 E. Oneida today, Tuesday, Jan. 23, from 6 p.m. to 8 p.m., and Wednesday at the Clifton First Ward meeting house from 10 a.m. to 11:30 a.m., with the services beginning at noon. Interment will be at the Oxford Cemetery, Oxford, Idaho. Arrangements are by Horsley’s Funeral Home, Malad. The family would like to thank the staff at the Veterans Administration Medical Center for all their love and support. They truly went above that which was expected. For those who desire, the family suggests donations be made in his memory to the Hospice Center, Acute Medicine Team, Department of Veterans Affairs Medical Center, 500 Foothill Drive, Salt Lake City, Utah 84148.