Samuel Darrell Kendig

Samuel Darrell Kendig was born near Elkhart, Iowa on July 28, 1942. Samuel was the third son of Tracy and Evelyn Kendig of Elkhart, Iowa. He graduated from North Polk High School in Alleman, Iowa. He was employed by the Firestone Tire and Rubber Company in Des Moines, Iowa for 34 years before retiring in 1994.

Sam was united in marriage to Joan H. Kendig on September 3, 1966. Sam and Joan have a daughter, Sarah who resides in Ames, Iowa and a son, Trace Kendig and daughter-in-law Jerilyn Kendig and a granddaughter, Aubrianna Kendig all who live in Windsor Heights, Iowa.

Sam was preceded in death by his parents, Tracy and Evelyn Kendig; his sister, Norma Breeden; his brother, Larry Kendig; and his nephew, Daniel Breeden.

We will all remember how much Sam enjoyed playing his guitars and singing with family and friends, and his incredible sense of humor that kept us all laughing. Sam truly enjoyed going to church at Cory Grove Community Church, where he attended since he was a baby. He loved the Lord and prayed that everyone he knew could love and accept Jesus Christ as their Savior.

Sam rose up to meet the Lord at his home on June 2, 2013 following a brief, hard battle with Acute Leukemia. Please send your memorial contributions can be made to the Above and Beyond Cancer Million Dollar Marathon. Trace will be running in honor of Sam in July. Donations can be made at the following link: http://www.crowdrise.com/RunTraceRun/fundraiser/tracekendig or to the family and pray that the battle with leukemia and lymphoma will one day be a victory.

A celebration of Sam’s life will be held on Tuesday, June 4, 2013 at Ankeny Funeral Home from 4 to 8 pm, with a service at 7 pm.