Kendall Jerome Girard
July 13, 1938 ~ May 13, 2017
Girard, Kendall J. was born on July 13, 1938 in Fairmont, MN. He was the son of the late Joe and Vi (Smith) Girard. Kendall attended Fairmont High School and graduated in 1957. After graduation, Kendall joined the U. S. Army on January 8 serving with the Army Security Agency. He met his wife, Betty L. Johnson of Canebrake, WV on their first date on Thanksgiving Day, 1960, they were united in marriage on September 30, 1961. He was blessed with two daughters, Cynthia Barbaro (Mark) and Sherry Leitch (Judd) and five grandchildren, Charlotte, Branden, Robert, Brittney and Brent.
After receiving an Honorable Discharge, Kendall began his career with the Navy Security Station in Washington, DC and retired on July 29, 1993. Kendall was a member of American Legion Post 85 in Arlington, VA, the Knights of Columbus in Annandale, VA and Star Touring and Riding, Chapter 474, Manassas, VA. Kendall loved motorcycles and did a lot of traveling around the country.
Family and friends are invited to Kendall's Life Celebration at Money and King Funeral Home, 171 West Maple Ave., Vienna, VA on Sunday, May 21 from 1-3 PM. A Mass of Christian Burial will be celebrated at St. Ambrose Catholic Church, 3901 Woodburn Rd., Annandale, VA on Monday, May 22 at 11 AM. Interment Quantico National Cemetery.
Funeral Home:
Money & King Funeral Home
171 W. Maple Ave.
Vienna, VA
US 22180
After receiving an Honorable Discharge, Kendall began his career with the Navy Security Station in Washington, DC and retired on July 29, 1993. Kendall was a member of American Legion Post 85 in Arlington, VA, the Knights of Columbus in Annandale, VA and Star Touring and Riding, Chapter 474, Manassas, VA. Kendall loved motorcycles and did a lot of traveling around the country.
Family and friends are invited to Kendall's Life Celebration at Money and King Funeral Home, 171 West Maple Ave., Vienna, VA on Sunday, May 21 from 1-3 PM. A Mass of Christian Burial will be celebrated at St. Ambrose Catholic Church, 3901 Woodburn Rd., Annandale, VA on Monday, May 22 at 11 AM. Interment Quantico National Cemetery.
Funeral Home:
Money & King Funeral Home
171 W. Maple Ave.
Vienna, VA
US 22180
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My condolences to the Girard family. Ken was a good friend. He used to tease me that he was my only friend. I worked with him from 1963 until he retired. May you rest in peace my friend. I’ll never forget you. Ed Page
Cynthia, Mark, Sherry, Judd and families, You have my deepest sympathy. Your dad was a peach of a guy. Now he is with the love of his life,but will be greatly missed. You are in my thoughts and prayers. Pam
Was at Kagnew Sta with him. Seen him at the reunion in april . Will miss him and sending Gods Love Larry & Wini
For Kendall’s children and grandchildren: We are so sorry and saddened to know that Kendall has died. We got to know him because Betty Lou was a high school classmate of Melva’s, and we attended the Big Creek high school class reunions together. Kendall soon became an important part of our group and we all will miss him. We know how much he enjoyed riding his motorcycle and he often told us of the groups he traveled with and the pleasure rides he and Betty would take on nice afternoons. He always looked forward to being a part of the Rolling Thunder event. Your dad and mom taught us to play Mexican Train and he was in charge of teaching others to play that game at our 2015 class reunion. We share in your loss and send our most sincere condolences to each of you.
My sincere sympathies to the Girard family. There are quite a few “regulars” at the 7:AM Mass at St. Ambrose. Ken was always already there however early anyone else arrived. With his warm and friendly manner and a pleasant word for everyone he will truly be missed.
Ken was a great friend and faithful member of St. Ambrose’s Parish–a regular attendee at the 7 am daily Mass, often lighting the candles before Mass and the “greeter at the main door” as all left. We will miss his cheerful greetings but know that he is “keeping the door” at a better place now; we look forward to his greeting us again.
I regret that our family did not attend the visitation on Sunday because I misread the time. I had the pleasure to see Ken daily at Mass. His friendly greeting and unassuming manner was reliable and uplifting. He is dearly missed. Our condolences to his beautiful family.