David Leslie Kendall

Dr. David Leslie Kendall, 93, passed away with his family at his bedside on Wednesday, August 27, 2013. Born in Montpelier, Vermont in 1920, David was preceded in death by his parents, Leslie and Cornelia Vaughan Kendall, and brother Vaughan. David is survived by his wife, Joan James, of 65 years, their four children, Jeanie Young, Deborah Kendall-Gallagher, Vaughan, and Elizabeth, six grandchildren, Frank, David, Hunter, Margot, Kathryn (Katie), and Colin, and two grandchildren, Hawke and Bodie. David graduated from McGill University and received his medical degree from the University of Vermont in 1953 after serving in World War II. David and Joan moved to Farmington in 1958 where he opened his general surgery practice. Committed to his patients, David served the community for over 40 years. David was inducted in the San Juan Regional Medical Center Hall of Fame in 2006. David, known to be disciplined but independent of spirit, was a loving husband, parent, and grandparent. David brought a vitality to life expressed through his loyalty to family, excitement of flying, dedication to golf, and love of fly fishing on the quality waters of the San Juan river. A memorial service for David will be held in Farmington at St. John's Episcopal Church at 10:00 a.m. on Friday, August 30, 2013 with Father Guy Mackey officiating. David will be buried in St. George's Cemetery in Trenton, Ontario, Canada. In lieu of flowers, the family requests donations be made to St. John's Episcopal Church, 312 North Orchard Ave., Farmington, NM 87401. David is in the care of Brewer, Lee and Larkin Funeral Home, 103 East Ute St., Farmington, (505) 325-8688.