John Edward "Jack" Kendley

John Edward "Jack" Kendley went home to his Creator on December 20, 2015. Jack was born October 29, 1950 in Billings, Montana. Jack was a professional forester for thirty-one years. He worked for the Bureau of Indian Affairs as a forester on the Navajo, Salish-Kootenai, and Blackfeet Reservations. Later he worked for the U.S. Forest Service in Townsend and Helena, Montana. Jack was passionate about helping others. He loved to teach young people about forestry and ecology. He was involved in educational programs for youth in Helena. After one such presentation he received a letter of gratitude from a young student proclaiming, "I'm glad you own the forest!"

Jack faithfully volunteered at the Food Share in Helena and frequently gave to charity and wildlife causes.

Jack was an avid outdoorsman who floated wild rivers all over North America, from the Yukon to the Grand Canyon.

Jack was preceded in death by his parents, Ed and Doris Kendley. He is survived by his brother Steven and sister-in-law Mary of Polson, MT, his niece Haley Kendley of Polson, his nephew Sam (Chelsea) of Vancouver, WA, his great nephew James of Klamath Falls, Oregon, his Uncle Frank Gosnell of Yuma, AZ and several cousins.

The family suggests anyone who would like to honor Jack's memory to donate to the Food Share of Helena or your local food bank.

A celebration of Jack will be held at 2:00 pm on January 16th at 2005 Hauser Blvd, Helena, Montana.

Read John "Jack" Kendley's Obituary and Guestbook on www.groganfuneralhome.com.