Timothy John Kiendl, 69, longtime resident of Phoenix, died Tuesday, November 12, 2019 at his home. He was born in Jamestown, NY, on January 16, 1950, to Raymond Kiendl and Mary Kiendl Orlando, who both predeceased him. He was a graduate of Jamestown High School class of 1969 and attended Jamestown Community College. He worked in the Aerospace industry for many years, both at Sperry and Honeywell.
He is survived by his wife Jackee, whom he married on November 30, 1974, a son Timothy David, and four grandchildren, Tyler, Daniel, Kathryn and Olivia. He is also survived by his siblings Steven, Cindy, Raymond, Greg, Mark, William and Thom, many nieces, nephews and cousins (including his favorite cousin, Charlotte).
Over the years, Tim participated in rodeo, was an avid (if inept) golfer, a bicyclist (riding from Tucson to Phoenix for the American Cancer Society), a bowler, and an artist. He worked in oils, pastels, charcoals, pencil, leather and wood. He loved reading and studying the Bible and other theological and spiritual books, especially those by Martin Luther. He was a great storyteller – no one knows which of them or how much of them is true!
Tim was an active member of Atonement Lutheran Church for many years, training as a Stephen Minister, ushering, working on the facilities committee, and much more.
Despite many debilitating injuries and illnesses over the last several years, Tim kept a positive, faith-filled outlook on life and he went out of his way to help others. He was at peace and ready for eternal life with his Lord and Savior.
There will be a memorial service on Monday, November 18th at 1PM at Atonement Lutheran Church, 4001 West Beardsley Road, Glendale AZ 85308. In lieu of flowers gifts may be made to the church in Tim’s memory.
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