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14 WESTERN CANADA TURFGRASS ASSOCIATION IN MEMORIAM MICHAEL PHILLIP KENDALL 1948-2013 On December 19, 2013 the skies opened up at 8:15 a.m. and a brilliant sunrise greeted Michael as he passed on - a fitting welcome for a lifetime of hard work and challenge. He was simply an honest and generous guy, equipped with astute business sense, as sexy in an Italian suit as he was in jeans and cowboy boots. As precise with a pool cue as he was smooth with his golf swing. As gutsy in the boardroom as he was at the Black Jack tables. Competitive and stubborn, yet respected and kind. Avid sports fan, especially when it came to Tiger and NASCAR. Loved fancy cars, and his ideal date night included Pinot Gris and a filet mignon. A natural math wiz, he displayed an entrepreneurial zeal which led to a successful business - Keso Turf Supplies and jokingly referred to himself as the lowest paid CEO. No one will miss him more than Donella, his "Love of my Life" and his loyal staff (new partners) at Keso. They were his family since he was the last Kendall of his generation (predeceased by his siblings Rud, Bob and Claudia). We find comfort in knowing that Michael embraced life his way and enjoyed nothing but the best. Although he just turned 65 (born Oct 23/48) and was looking forward to seeing more of the world with his Donella, he would want us to cherish the memories and toast him for a life well lived. We are establishing a Michael P Kendall - Keso Scholarship Fund to keep his legacy alive for a deserving student pursuing a career in the golf and turf industry. Scholarship donations will be gratefully accepted at any RBC Bank (Acct 04800-003-1037589). Kindly sign Michael's online Guest Book at dignitymemorial.ca. "Talk at cha later" XOX WCTA