Obituary of Clifford William Kendall

On November 9^th, 2024 Clifford Kendall, 86, passed away peacefully in the Palliative Care unit of the Elk Valley Hospital.

Clifford was born on January 29^th, 1938 in Raymond, Alberta to Martin and Mary Kendall. He spent most of his youth in Baynes Lake area. Clifford met Doris Tolley in Fernie, and they married in 1957 and they had two sons. At a young age Clifford learned to drive a logging truck and later drove a coal truck for many years of his adult life. Clifford enjoyed camping, fishing, and spending time with his family.

Clifford was predeceased by his wife Doris in 2010, his brothers Terril and Gordan, sister Nettie Wasiewicz as well as his mother and father.

Clifford is survived by his son Cliff and his wife Bonnie, grandson Justin, granddaughter Ashley (Jordan), two great grandchildren Georgie and Korbin, as well as his son Kevin and his wife Tanya. Clifford will be deeply missed by many nieces and nephews, family and friends. We are truly grateful to have shared our lives with him.

A limb has fallen from the family tree.
I keep hearing a voice that says, “Grieve not for me.”
Remember the best times, the laughter, the song.
The good life I lived while I was strong.
Continue my heritage, I’m counting on you.
Keep smiling and surely the sun will shine through.
My mind is at ease, my soul is at rest.
Remembering all, how I truly was blessed.
Continue traditions, no matter how small.
Go on with your life, don’t worry about falls.
I miss you all dearly, so keep up your chin.
Until the day comes we’re together again.

The Kendall family would like to thank the Doctors and Nursing staff at the Elk Valley Hospital in Fernie for the exceptional compassionate care given to Clifford.

A Celebration of Life in Clifford’s memory will be held at 11:00am, Saturday November 30^th at McPherson Funeral Services in Cranbrook British Columbia.

In lieu of flowers please consider a donation to Parkinson Canada.