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Kendall Morrow McDowell, 52, of Arnold, passed away Wednesday, Jan. 28, 2009. He was born Aug. 15, 1956, in Arnold to Kenneth and Letha Mae Morrow McDowell. He attended Arnold Public Schools, graduating in 1974. He was united in marriage to Margie Lemon of North Platte on Sept. 12, 1981.

From childhood on, his passion and businesses were related to heavy equipment and trucking. He helped his father with gravel pumping and trucking while in grade school and then moved on to be a driver and construction worker for Hagler Trucking. He was employed by Union Pacific Railroad in North Platte from 1976 to 1981, traveling around the country building tracks. Following that, he worked as an equipment operator in the construction of the Calamus Canal. He moved his young family to California in 1986 to aid in the construction of housing tracts. The love of his hometown brought the family back to Arnold in 1990.

That same year, he and Margie established their own company, Loup Valley Construction. Son Scott and daughter Kendra played a significant role in the company growth, and in 2004 son Scott joined the company. Throughout the years, Loup Valley Construction became more diversified in the construction field to suit customers' needs.

Kendall always enjoyed being around family and friends. It was a rare occurrence to catch him without a smile or something to chat about. He always enjoyed working on a piece of equipment on Sundays, while friends stopped by to reminisce. He was an avid supporter of his children's athletic and school activities, rarely missing an event. That same enthusiasm carried through to camping and boating with his children in later years.

Survivors include, his wife, Margie; children, Eric Nelson and his son, Brenden, Scott McDowell and Kendra McDowell; mother-in-law, Margie Lemon; sisters-in-law, Carol (Jim) Homolka and family, Linda (Darrell) Fisher and family, Patty (Bill) Burrows and family; brother-in-law, Bob (Dawn) Lemon and family; step-brothers, Bob Prendergast and family, Bill Prendergast and family and Pat (Janie) Prendergast and family; cousins, Jane (Rich) McDowell Hornung and family and Sandra (Roger) McDowell Stockall and family; and aunt Katie Morrow.

He is preceded in death by his parents, Kenneth and Letha Mae McDowell; step-father Robert Prendergast of Arnold; step-sister Barb Prendergast; father-in-law, Earl Lemon; and uncles, Robert McDowell and Jim Morrow.

Memorials are suggested to the Kendall McDowell Memorial Fund.

Services will be at 11 a.m. Saturday, Jan. 31, 2009, at the Arnold High School auditorium with the Revs. Ben Eickhoff and Eric Purcell officiating. Interment will be at the Arnold Cemetery in Arnold.

Arnold Funeral Home in charge of arrangements. (Published in North Platte Telegraph on January 31, 2009.)

Obituary (Findagrave.com):

ARNOLD - Dr. Robert J. Prendergast, a resident of Arnold for more than 61 years, passed away Friday, Sept. 21, 2007, in Centennial, Colo. At the time of his passing, he was surrounded in love, peace and tranquility by his son, Patrick, daughter-in-law, Janie, grandchildren Katie, Lauren and Tom, and several close family friends.

He was born June 20, 1920, in Sac City, Iowa. He was one of five children and the eldest son of John and Anna Klinger Prendergast. He was the last surviving member of his family. He attended and graduated from Sac City High School in 1939. He graduated with his doctorate in dental surgery from the Creighton University School of Dental Science in 1945. He served in both the U.S. Army and U. S. Navy during World War II and the Korean Conflict.

Robert married Lillian Mae Meyers on June 7, 1943, while still attending dental school. After serving in the Army Dental Corps in San Diego, "Doc" and Me moved to Arnold in 1946 where he began a practice of general dentistry that continued for almost 50 years. To this marriage five children were born, one living only briefly. They raised Barbara, Robert Jr., William and Patrick in Arnold. Today sons Robert Jr. and William reside in Omaha and Patrick lives in Centennial.

Dr. Prendergast was preceded in death by his wife, "Mae," who left all too soon on May 4, 1980. After living alone for 10 years, he was fortunate to marry a second wonderful woman, Letha Mae McDowell in 1990. The couple enjoyed 12 happy years together before Letha Mae passed away in 2003. He was also preceded in death by his parents, his four siblings and his daughter, Barbara.

In addition to his three sons, Dr. Prendergast is survived by his stepson, Kendall (Margie) McDowell of Arnold; daughter-in-law, Janie Prendergast of Centennial; eight grandchildren; two step-grandchildren; and nine great-grandchildren.

He will be missed by hundreds of friends who loved, cherished and respected him. The world is a lesser place with Doc's passing.

Throughout Doc's life in Arnold, his true civic passion was the Arnold Public School System. He, like many dedicated Arnold residents, served many years on the Arnold School Board. Together these people guided a school system toward excellence that has served so many so well.

Rosary services will be at 7:30 p.m. Tuesday, Sept. 25, 2007, at St. Agnes Catholic Church in Arnold. The funeral mass will be celebrated at 10 a.m. Wednesday, Sept. 26, also at St. Agnes Catholic Church. The graveside service will be at 11 a.m. Thursday, Sept. 27, 2007, in the Oakland Cemetery in Sac City. Arnold Funeral Home in Arnold is in charge.