Mildred Cora Kendall

November 6, 1929 - November 16, 2016

Mildred C. McEntire Kendall November 6, 1919 - November15, 2016 Mildred lived to celebrate her 87th birthday on Nov. 6th and then entered into rest in her heavenly home on Nov. 15th. She had been residing for almost four years in the memory care center at Chancellor Gardens in Clearfield, Utah. We feel so blessed with the loving and compassionate care she received in Connections for Living from Sallie, each of the caregivers, and hospice workers who came into her life and also for the year preceding with her caregivers who helped care for her in her home in Seaside. Mildred lived most of her life on California’s Monterey Peninsula close to extended family. She was born in Carmel at her family home. She attended Sunset School and graduated from Carmel High School in 1947. She attended Hartnell Junior College. Mildred was preceded in passing by many of her dearly loved family members, including her parents, Adrian and Eva McEntire; her sisters, Verna, Gladys, Erma, and LaRene; brother, Glen; as well as by some of their children. Mildred joined Rupert in marriage on January 22,1950 in the Church of the Wayfarer in Carmel, CA. Rupert was the most loving, selfless, devoted husband and father one could hope to have. He and Mildred were married for 61 years before he passed away in 2011. Mildred and Rupert, together with a strong, wonderful extended family provided a loving, stable, devoted family life for their daughter, Vicki. They lovingly welcomed two grandsons, Scott and Christopher, into their family. Mildred’s life centered on family. She was a devoted wife and mother. She chose to fulfill the honored and most important roles of wife, mother, and homemaker with excellence. Her hard work and pride showed in her personal appearance and her home which was always immaculate. She regularly helped Rupert with gardening and home projects. Among her happiest times were those spent with her sisters. She truly enjoyed extended family gatherings with her sisters, nieces, and nephews. Mildred’s favorite hobbies were day trips, shopping, and dining out. She looked forward to a weekly appointment with her hairdresser, Jan, and the chance to go out for lunch and go window shopping or purchasing little things for the house or new clothes. She liked collecting decorative items such as spoons and thimbles. She also enjoyed watching crime dramas on TV. Mildred loved the puppy which showed up one day while we were outside in the yard and gave him loving care throughout his 14 years. Mildred was blessed and baptized into the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints. She introduced Vicki to the Church which has been a life-changing blessing for her. Mildred rose above several health concerns during her life including two types of cancer. We feel blessed that her years in the memory care center were happy ones for her. She enjoyed the social interaction and appreciated in her own way the loving and compassionate care she received. She especially enjoyed visits with Vicki because she always brought along a natural conversation carrier—Kadee, their longhaired dachshund. Mildred is survived by her daughter, Vicki, of Bountiful, UT, her grandsons Scott (wife, Whitney) and Christopher. Her nieces and nephews and their children meant a lot to Mildred also. She was preceded in death by a few but several are surviving. Mildred will be laid to rest in Mission Memorial Park in Seaside surrounded by many family members who have passed before her. Graveside services will be held on Friday, December 2, 2016 at 12:00 noon. Any attending are encouraged to wear something purple—Mildred’s favorite color. In lieu of flowers, we would be grateful if you would please make a donation to an organization that brings service dogs or therapy animals into the lives of others or to an animal rescue group of your choosing. Thank you.