Ellis Robert Kendrick Obituary (1927 - 2018)

Ellis Robert Kendrick October 28, 1927 - February 2, 2018 Ellis Robert Kendrick, 90, passed away Friday, February 2, 2018. He was born October 28, 1927 to Ernest Henry and Elsie Barbara Naef Kendrick in Providence, Utah. He grew up in Cache Valley and lived most of his life in Sunset. He moved to Hooper, Utah in 1984. He graduated from South Cache High School in Hyrum, Utah and attended Utah State and Weber State. Ellis was a member of the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints. He held many positions including Bishop, High Counselor and various other callings. He loved being a home teacher and visiting his families. He especially loved working with the youth. He married Anna Lou Bailey on November 5, 1948 in the Logan Temple. She passed away June of 2002. Ellis owned and operated Kendrick Leather along with his wife Anna Lou for over 50 years. He loved his Shetland ponies and Morgan horses. He enjoyed camping, fishing on Yellowstone Lake, spending time at his cabin and driving his antique cars. He is survived by his children; Kathy (Randy) Rochell, Dennis (Marlene) Kendrick, Anna Marie (Dennis) Giese, Larry (Joan) Kendrick, Dale (Laurie) Kendrick, Alan (Janet) Kendrick, 17 grandchildren and 24 great-grandchildren. Ellis is preceded in death by his wife Anna Lou, his parents, siblings, his special friend LaVada Johnston and his favorite horse Rosie. A special thanks to LaVada Johnston for 15 years of friendship. Thanks to the staff of Country Pines and the Hospice caregivers for your loving and compassionate care. Funeral services will be held on Friday, February 9, 2018 at 11:00 a.m. at the Hooper 1st Ward, 5601 South 6100 West, Hooper, Utah. A viewing for family and friends will be held on Thursday, February 8, 2018 from 6:00 - 8:00 PM at Myers Roy Mortuary, 5865 South 1900 West, Roy Utah, and prior to the services 9:30 -10:30 AM at the church. Interment in the Hooper City Cemetery, Utah. Send condolences to the family at www.myers-mortuary.com VisitationMyers Mortuary - Roy 5865 South 1900 West Roy, UT 84067 February 8, 2018 6:00 PM - 8:00 PM ServiceHooper 1st Ward 5601 South 6100 West Hooper, Utah 84315 February 9, 2018