Terrence Gaynor Kendall

Terrence Kendall died on July 12, 2008, after a lengthy battle with cancer. Terry was born on September 8, 1938, in Austin, Texas, the son of Gaynor Kendall and Lois Cannon Kendall. He graduated from Stephen F. Austin High School in 1956, and attended the University of Texas at Austin, where he earned his undergraduate and law degrees. He was admitted to the State Bar of Texas in 1962, and practiced law for the rest of his life. He truly enjoyed being a lawyer, finding it a rewarding experience that enabled him to serve his clients' best interests. Many of his friends were also his clients, and many of his clients became friends, as well. After graduating from law school, Terry served as a legal officer in the United States Navy, including a tour of duty on the aircraft carrier USS Enterprise immediately before and during the Viet Nam War. He then went into the private practice of law, briefly in Dallas, but in Austin starting in 1972. Terry was a partner in the law firm of Kendall, Randle, Finch and Osborn, which later became Kendall and Osborn as a result of deaths or retirement of the other partners. He was a member of the Episcopal Church of the Good Shepherd (which he joined when the church was founded), the Headliners Club of Austin, the Knights of the Symphony, the Admirals Club, the Bachelors of Austin, and the Austin Assembly, in addition to his professional memberships in the State Bar of Texas and the Austin Bar Association. He was preceded in death by his mother, Lois Kendall, and his sister, Patricia Kendall Masters. Terry is survived by his wife, Diana Kendall, with whom he had a long and wonderful marriage. He is survived by their son, Gordon Terrence Kendall, and Gordon's partner, Michael Regier. He is also survived by his father, Gaynor Kendall of Flower Mound, Texas; one nephew, two nieces, and their children. A celebration in honor of Terry's life will be held at a later date. In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions may be made to the Episcopal Church of the Good Shepherd, 3201 Windsor Rd., Austin, TX 78703; the Settlement Home, 1600 Peyton Gin Rd., Austin, TX 78758; or a charity of your choosing. Terry's family wishes to express their deep thanks to the caring staff of Hospice Austin and of the Plaza-Querencia at Barton Creek.