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Kendall Eldo Campbell © The Enid News and Eagle 07-05-2019 Submitted by: Glenn
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August 6, 1919 - July 4, 2019
The funeral service celebrating and honoring the life of Kendall Eldo Campbell, 99, of Enid, will be 2:00p.m., Monday, July 8, 2019 at Ladusau-Evans Chapel with Rev Randy Mitchell officiating. Burial will follow in the White Cemetery in Hunter, Oklahoma. Services are under the direction of Ladusau-Evans Funeral Home.
Kendall was born August 6, 1919 at a farm home Southwest of Hunter to Wilbur and Mae (Bacon) Campbell and went to be with his Lord and Savior, July 4, 2019. He moved with the family to a farm Northeast of Hunter near Salt Fork. He graduated from Hunter High School and went to welding school in Wichita, Kansas.
In January 1941 Kendall enlisted in the United States Army and was assigned to the 45th Infantry Division. After war was declared in December 1941, his tour of duty was extended for the duration of the war.
While on leave in the fall of 1942 he married his high school sweetheart Mary Phillis Young at her parent's home. Phillis traveled with Kendall to his post in Massachusetts and then to New York before his orders came to join the war effort in North Africa.
Kendall saw action in North Africa, Sicily, and Italy before being severely wounded on November 9, 1943 at Venafro, Italy. Kendall was in a hospital in Naples, Italy and North Africa before being transported back to the United States.
He was authorized to wear the European-African-Middle Eastern Campaign Medal with two bronze stars, the American Defense Service Medal, Good Conduct Medal, and the Purple Heart. He was honorably discharged August 19, 1944.
In September 1944, he was employed by the Garfield County Commissioners as an Assistant County Engineer. In 1947 he had the opportunity to rent and later own a farm Northwest of Hunter where he and Phillis lived and raised their family until building a house in Hunter in 1961.
In 1955 he was appointed Postmaster of the Hunter Post Office where he served until his retirement in 1979. He also continued farming while serving as postmaster and after retirement from the postal service.
Kendall was an active member of the Hunter United Methodist Church and served the church in many capacities. He was a Scoutmaster for the local Boy Scout Troop, a charter member of the American Legion Post, a member of the Hunter Lions Club and a lifetime member of the Disabled American Veterans.
Kendall liked to hunt and fish and spent many summer vacations fishing for walleye in Minnesota. He and Phillis liked to travel and visited all 50 states, as well as Europe.
In 2004, they sold their home in Hunter and moved to The Commons Retirement Center in Enid. Kendall spent his final days surrounded by family and friends at The Commons.
Kendall is survived by his wife of 76 years, Mary Phillis of The Commons; his son, Jerry and wife Carolyn of Wichita, KS; three daughters, Ann Pope and husband Jerry of Woodward, OK, Sue Buhler and husband Don of Pratt, KS, and Cindy Irwin and husband Gayland of Borger, TX; 9 grandchildren, 14 great-grandchildren, and 1 great-great-grandchild.
Memorials can be made to The Commons with Ladusau-Evans Funeral Home serving as custodian of the funds. Condolences may be made and services viewed at www.ladusauevans.com.
Mary Phyllis Young Campbell © The Enid News and Eagle 05-11-2020 Submitted by: Glenn
© The Enid News and Eagle
March 27, 1921 - May 11, 2020
"Out of love and safety for the health of our family and friends, the Phillis Campbell family will save our visitation, hugs, and personal greetings for you when a Celebration of Life is held in the future. Thank you for your prayers. A Private Family Graveside Service for Mary Phillis Campbell age 99 of Enid will be Saturday with Rev. Gail Edmison officiating in the White Cemetery, Hunter, OK under the direction of Ladusau-Evans Funeral Home.
Mary Phillis Campbell was born March 27, 1921 on a farm northwest of Hunter. Phillis went to meet her Lord and Savior on May 11, 2020 at The Commons Nursing Center. She was the daughter of John William Young and Luzilla (Babe) Cochrun Young. Phillis was raised in the Hunter community and graduated from Hunter High School and Enid Business College. She was employed by Clinesmith-McCoy Furniture. On September 21, 1942 she married her high school sweetheart, Kendall Campbell at her parent's home near Hunter. In October, Phillis moved to Leominister, Massachusetts and later to Black River, New York to be with her husband who was serving with the 45th Division.
When Kendall was deployed overseas, she returned to Oklahoma. After Kendall was discharged from the Army, they lived in Enid for three years until moving to a farm northeast of Hunter. In 1961 they built a home in Hunter where they resided for 43 years. In 2004 they moved to the Commons Retirement Community in Enid. Phillis was a 70-year member of the Hunter United Methodist Church where she served as a Sunday School teacher, Bible School teacher, organist, and member of the choir. She was a faithful member of United Methodist Women. Phillis was a member of the Country Club Homemakers, served on the election board, and coordinated the annual blood drive in Hunter for many years. She was a charter member of the American Legion Auxiliary. She volunteered at St. Mary's Hospital for 38 years.
Throughout the years her children attended school, she was always involved in their school activities and served as class parents for all four children. She enjoyed all things musical and loved creating programs and writing skits for 4-H Share of the Fun. After moving to Enid, Phillis became a member of the Enid First United Methodist Church and was a member of the Friendship Class and United Methodist Women. Phillis and Kendall loved to travel visiting all 50 states and Europe. They especially loved staying on lakes in Minnesota. She was blessed to have been able to attend many of her grand and great grand-children's activities. Phillis was an accomplished seamstress, quilter and crafter who shared her talents with family members and friends.
Phillis is survived by her son Jerry (Carolyn) Campbell, Wichita, KS, daughters Ann (Jerry) Pope, Woodward, OK, Sue (Don) Buhler, Pratt, KS and Cindy (Gayland) Irwin, Borger, TX. Grandchildren Mark (Debbie) Campbell Lenexa, KS; Kim (Garry) Stephens, War Acres, OK; Troy (Nancy) Pope Woodward, OK; Kevin (Marcy) Campbell, Udall, KS; Shelly (Todd) Overstreet; Kingfisher, OK; Devin Irwin, Perryton, TX; Megan (Doug) Hardin, Borger, TX; Garrett Irwin, Truckee, CA; and Katie Buhler, Wamego, KS; 14 great grandchildren and 2 great-great grandchildren.
She is preceded in death by her husband of 76 years, Kendall Campbell and her sister Helen Thorne.
Memorials can be made to St. Mary's Hospital Volunteers; Hunter First United Methodist Church; or The Commons in Enid, Oklahoma. Condolences may be made online at www.ladusauevans.com .
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