Obituary - LaRue Corbridge Kendall

LaRue Kendall

October 13, 1925 — February 17, 2008

LaRue C. Kendall Rock Springs - LaRue C. Kendall, 82, of Rock Springs, died Sunday, February 17, 2008 at her home after a short illness. She was born October 13, 1925 in Preston, Idaho, the daughter of James and Mary Johnson Corbridge. She attended schools in Preston and graduated from Preston High School with the class of 1943. She also attended Ricks College in Rexburg, Idaho. LaRue married Loyal E. Kendall on January 29, 1947 in the Logan LDS Temple, Logan, Utah. She was a member of The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints. Her interests were spending time in the outdoors and with her family, and entertaining the grandkids.

Survivors include her husband, Loyal of Rock Springs; six sons, Sid Kendall, Dennis Kendall and wife Mary Ann, Marvin Kendall and wife Barb and Clair Kendall all of Rock Springs, Merlin Kendall and wife Barbara and Dean Kendall and wife Susie all of Green River; two brothers, Oris Corbridge and wife Alice of Sparks, Nevada, and Resse Corbridge and wife Deanna of Sandy, Utah; four sisters, Barbra Keller, Verdeen Larson and husband Orlando all of Preston, Idaho, Nelene Taylor and Merida Taylor both of Ogden, Utah; seven grandsons, eight granddaughters, five great-grandsons, and twelve great-granddaughters; numerous nieces and nephews. She was preceded in death by her parents, James and Mary Corbridge, brothers, Melvin and Douglas Corbridge, sister, Doris Ransom, and grandson Spencer D. Kendall.

Funeral services will be conducted at 11:00 a.m. Friday, February 22, 2008 at the LDS Stake Center, 2055 Edgar, Rock Springs, under the direction of Bishop Blaine Johnson. Friends may call 6-8 p.m. Thursday, February 21, 2008 at Fox Funeral Home, 2800 Commercial Way, Rock Springs, and one hour prior to the services at the church. Interment will take place in the Rock Springs Municipal Cemetery. Family request that in lieu of flowers, donations to be made to Hospice of Sweetwater County, 809 Thompson St. Suite D, Rock Springs, WY 82901.

Learn more about LaRue on the Van Valkenburg Family History website:
https://sites.google.com/site/vanvalkenburgfamilyhistory/families/kendall/larue-corbridge.

Obituary - Sidney Loyal Kendall

Sidney Loyal Kendall

November 20, 1947 — November 8, 2024

Rock Springs

Sidney Loyal Kendall was born on November 20, 1947 in Preston Idaho and was the first child of Loyal and LaRue Kendall. He left his life on earth on November 8, 2024 at home after a short illness.

Sid grew up in Rock Springs Wyoming along his five younger brothers. Atter graduating from Western Wyoming Community College in Reliance, he transferred to the University of Wyoming. He was drafted into the Army during the Viet Nam War and achieved the rank of E4 specialist before being discharged. After returning home, he worked for FMC as a Surface Operator and Mechanic until his retirement in 2009.

Family was always the center of Sid's world. His best times and adventures were with his brothers and parents. He was loved as the Favorite Uncle by two generations of kids in the Kendall clan and always made the time he spent with them special and fun. Sid watched over our campfires and was the lead voice in our campfire chorus during our summer family camping trips. Words that family use to summarize Sid include: Ray Bans, t-shirts, 501 Jeans, Levi Jacket, music, playing the air guitar, The Beatles, blue Fords, and a tooth pick in his mouth, and a Bud bottle for a microphone.

Sid had a love of music. His favorite was anything rock 'n' roll, especially the Beatles. He loved to sing along with the radio or anyone else. Sid was also known for his lifelong love of catsup, which began at an early age. In his world, there were not many foods which were not improved by the addition of catsup. He was a huge Cowboy Joe supporter and an avid football, basketball and NASCAR fan. In the Kendall family, hunting season is a special time of the year. Sid mostly hunted with family members and was always pleased if he was able to harvest his game with his black widow bow.

Sid leaves behind a brokenhearted family including his brothers Dennis (Mary Ann), Merlin (Barbara), Marvin (Barb), Dean (Susan) and Clair (Cindy) Kendall, as well as 14 nieces and nephews and all of their children.

Sid will be welcomed into heaven by his father and mother Loyal and LaRue, as well as many aunts, uncles, and his nephew Spencer.

Services will be held at 1 pm, Thursday, November 14, 2024 at Fox Funeral Home, 2800 Commercial Way, Rock Springs, WY. A viewing will be held one hour prior to services.

Military Honors and interment will take place in the Rock Springs Municipal Cemetery.

In honor of Sid, please wear your Wyoming Cowboys and Beatles t- shirts and jeans.

Condolences for the family can be left at www.foxfh.com.

Learn more about Sidney on the Van Valkenburg Family History website:

https://sites.google.com/site/vanvalkenburgfamilyhistory/families/kendall/sidney-loyal-kendall.