Jolene (Smuin) Kendall

JoLene Smuin Kendall passed away April, 29th in her home in Vernal, Utah. She was 69 years old. JoLene was born on May 12, 1954 to Larry and LaDonna Smuin in Vernal, Utah. She was the oldest of her three siblings. Jolene married her high school sweetheart, Bruce Lawrence Kendall on July 21, 1972 and was sealed in the Provo Temple for time and all eternity. They were happily married for over fifty years and had four children, twelve grandchildren and three great grandchildren. They moved to the family farm in the 90's where they enjoyed the quiet life. JoLene was a life long member of the Church of Jesus Christ of Later-Day Saints. She loved art, reading, decorating wedding cakes, making homemade soap, interior decorating, listening to audiobooks, spending time with family and making dollhouses with Bruce. Proceeded in death by both parents and her son, Chad Kendall. Survived by her husband, and her children Glen Kendall, Mark (Ann Marie) Kendall, LaRee (Chase) Hall. Her sisters, LeAnn (Dwaine) Holmes, DeAnn (David) Martin, and her brother, Bryce (Vivian) Smuin. Grandchildren; Logan (Britney) Kendall, Clayton (Lexi Calvert) Kendall, Madison (Hunter Richardson) Kendall, Bray Flanders, Dawson VanHouten, Camilla Hall, Savannah Hall, Jarom Hall, Brian Hall, CJ Kendall, Draden Hall and Jacob Hall. Great grandchildren; Lachlyn Kendall, Rayleigh Kendall, and Easton Kendall Bonus grandchildren; Zane Godbe, Jacob Wagner, AJ Simmons, Elsie Simmons, Kilton Simmons. "There is something about losing a mother that is permanent and inexpressible - a wound that will never quite heal." - Susan Wiggs