William Pendleton Obituary

Bill was always the gentleman--my wife and I appreciated working with Bill professionally as well as socially.

I still remember Bill as at the time of his passing in 2015.

I still miss Bill. I think about him often. He was a true friend, a gentleman, and a great Optimist. I was proud
to present him his 50 year Optimist pin

I remember Bill well, especially since we were both active members of the Midland Railway Historical Association.

For 12 years , while I was in Lawrence, Bill gave me a friendship, that I think benefited us both. I was in Morocco, when I learned of his death. The news was a sadness. Like most people that knew him, I was rewarded by his friendship, and I know that in whatever dimension his soul is manifest, it is rich and strong through the kindness he displayed to so many people during his life.

Bill and I were Breakfast Optimists together for many years. I always remember the Optimists cookouts at his
farm. Bill was always one of the first to arrive at every Optimist event. I had just joined the club and had
major surgery at the Leavenworth VA Hospital. When I came out of surgery, Bill was awaiting with Darlene
to see that all was well. He was a great friend.

Prayers and fond memories are what we have to remember our Uncle Bill. Too many sweet remembrances to list, but I will never forget how supportive he always was to our children. He attended piano recitals, choir concerts, musicals and plays, and always told them how proud he was. We will be forever proud to call him Uncle Bill.

Uncle Bill was my mother Barbara's brother. He was shy and reserved but was enthusiastic when sharing his love of antique farm equipment. When we visited his house once, when my son James was a kid, Uncle Bill took us to a show of steam machinery in a small town near Lawrence (McLouth, KS). A large field was full of tractors, fired up and driving around. There was even a threshing machine being driven by a stationary engine. James was fascinated, as was I. I'm sorry that I was unable to attend Uncle Bill's memorial service, due to a broken leg.

It is sad to hear of a Pendleton passing. We knew Uncle Bill whenever we were in Lawrence to visit Al and Lorita and see the cousins and farm. My grandparents had such a close relationship and at recent Pendleton weddings, it is nice to see the families still getting together. Our condolences to our Pendleton cousins.
The Baldwins, Wagners, Luchtefelds and Joann Pendleton Bowman Baldwin Duncan

We are in Lawrence, Kansas today for Uncle Bill's memorial service. I am remembering with fond appreciation his attendance at our children's (Jared, Melody and Marissa) weddings in Memphis, TN. I am also remembering his gracious hospitality on many of our visits to Lawrence.
Uncle Bill will be missed.

Jim and Jan send our condolences to Bill's Family - he was a wonderful gentleman Lawyer and Trinity friend!

I worked with Bill Pendleton for several years. What a gentleman.

I'm sorry for the family's loss

Mr. Pendleton was a delightful person. I always enjoyed visiting with him. His daughter,Hendle brought him to the Salute to Veterans Gala at the Dole Institute of Politics, on the University of Kansas campus in November, 2014. He was happy to be on the dance floor, in his wheelchair, and he was greeted and his chair pushed along by the people dancing. You should have seen the big smile as we rolled along. Thanks for bringing your Dad, Hendle. He was a knowledgeable, kind and caring person,
and will be missed by many.

Barbara Ballard
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It was an honor and a privilege to have been a professional colleague and friend of Bill Pendleton. He was an outstanding member of the local bar association and of the legal community in Douglas county. We will all miss Bill.

Bill was always the gentleman--my wife and I appreciated working with Bill professionally as well as socially.

I knew Bill Pendleton only slightly, through his membership in the American Legion, Post 14, here in Lawrence. He was always the kind and gentle "elderly," faithful Legion member, who participated in events as much as he could and was always gracious and appreciative of any favor shown to him. His regal presence is greatly missed at Legion events.

Uncle Bill was an incredibly kind and generous man. When I was in Lawrence during college we would get together for lunch occasionally at Free State Brewery, or he would invite me to brunch with him at Alvamar. Always the gentleman, he never failed to stand and hold my chair whenever I sat down.

He also opened his home to me for a few weeks one summer when I had a gap between apartment leases. Sadly, he had a stroke a few days into my stay. But I was glad I was there to take him to the hospital. The emergency room doctor commented that they had never had a grand-niece come in before.

Bill supported the KU School of Engineering, and occasionally we would run into each other at events they hosted with neither of us knowing the other would be there. At one such event, Bill, who was chatting with the Dean of the School of Engineering said, Why hello Katie, I didn't know you were going to be here. (He's the only person I allowed to call me Katie after somewhere around second grade.) I responded, Oh hi Uncle Bill! What are you doing here? And Dean Bell interrupted with Hold on.so you two know each other?!?

Our tradition of going to KU events continued when Bill invited me to go with him to the Golden Jayhawks Celebration hosted by the KU Law School. A Golden Jayhawk is anyone who has graduated fifty or more years ago. I met him at his apartment, and we rode over together and had a great time! He saw old friends and was greeted by faculty with a warm reception. It was really fun to see him having such a wonderful time.

Bill was soft-spoken, but always had the best stories. Some of my favorites were about working in the cannery, or playing basketball with the Naismith boys (who, according to Bill, played pretty dirty). He was a kind soul and I will miss him dearly.

Bill's curiosity and generosity were boundless. We at KU Endowment are grateful to him for his support of the University of Kansas, its students and mission. He was one of a kind. The impact he made will last for generations. He will be missed.

I was a rookie on the Lawrence Police Dept when he was the City Judge in 1965 and to this day I still call him Judge that's how much respect I had for him.I also knew him at the American Legion where I was the commander several times and he and his brother was good supporters. I'm sure you will miss as well as the American legion post #14. I,m sorry for your loss, but I'm even more sorry for ours. He was a great man.

I did not have the pleasure of meeting Bill personally, but I do know members of his family here in Austin, Texas. Because of Bill, these kind and wonderful people are a part of my life. My sincerest condolences to his loved ones and all whose lives he touched, directly and indirectly. May he rest in peace.

Bill ws a special guy : a 50+ year member of the Lawrence Breakfast Club, a Veteran of WWII (drafted at age 21, a Captain in the Army) & a Classy Guy! Bill was very active in the Optimist Club & would even bring a "date" to many of the social functions. He will be dearly missed.

Bill will be missed by all of us in the Breakfast Optimist Club. Bill was most helpful to me when I first joined the club. He was active and involved in a variety of projects in our club to help youth in our community, particularly our Christmas tree sales each year. Bill had a good welcome to everyone he met. Our thoughts and prayers are with Bill and his family.

I met Bill about 8 or 9 years ago when I joined the Breakfast Optimist club. It was always a treat to go out to Bill's to get material out of his barn for our club Xmas tree lot. What an amazing collection of machines and equipment. Bill made significant contributions to his nation, his city and his club. He will be missed.

Thanking God for His stories through the generations--that we get to know!

What a remarkable man and life! So sorry for your loss. My thoughts and prayers are with you.

Hendle, my thoughs and prayers are with you and your family in the loss of your father. Knowing you, as his daughter, gives me a beautiful reflection of who he must have been as a father and a man. I'm sure he will be dearly missed.

Not knowing Hendle's father, but knowing Hendle who has shown herself to be a loving and faithful daughter, and hearing her speak of him, may she experience God's comfort and peace at this time of loss.

I was very fortunate to have known Bill for over 50 years as an Optimist and as a friend. We enjoyed many stake and egg breakfasts on his back porch. Bill will be missed by his many friends and fellow Optimists.

I knew Bill from being a fellow Breakfast Optimist. He was impressively kind and reliable and as widely respected and admired as anyone in our club. He is and will be missed.

I, too, did not know Bill but I agree he must have been a good parent judging what I know of Hendle. He obviously led a full, productive life and will be missed by many.

Hendle, I am so sorry for your loss.

My only connection with Bill is with his gracious daughter Hendle. He must have been an exceptional parent - certainly knowing how to raise children! Obviously Hendle personifies what all these folks have written about Bill! Way to go Bill!

I met Bill when I was a member of the Lawrence Breakfast Optimist Club. He always seemed so polite and humble. I didn't know him much, but I do want to mention he will be missed.

Bill was a kind, thoughtful and generous friend, taking my kids on the train, always buying girl scout cookies from my daughter and asking about my family whenever I saw him. I enjoyed our lunches together and also seeing him at law school functions. I know he loved his volunteer work, family and Lawrence. He was a special man and will be greatly missed.

Bill and my mother were classmates at KU, and I very much enjoyed our friendship and fellowship as Lawrence attorneys for over four decades. Bill was always kind to me, and was genuinely supportive of my efforts on the Lawrence Board of Education from 1991 to 1995, which I will always remember fondly. Many Lawrence and Douglas County residents will miss Bill greatly, and I'm one of them.

I have only known Bill for a little over a year now. What a nice man. Reading this obit, it is amazing to see what a long full life he led. RIP, Bill!

I was saddened to learn of Bill's passing.I had the privilege to know Bill for over 40 years.He was very good investor and I always looked forward to visiting with him for his incisive ideas.
Bill stayed involved in the community and attended just about every event.
I'll miss him.

Sad to hear the news, we always enjoyed helping him with his trees, and the visits that were always a part of it.

Bill was a wonderful man. We always loved seeing him at Dole Institute events. He will truly be missed

I always enjoyed talking to the judge whenever I was with Hendle....He was a giant in many ways and will be missed/jmmr

Bill was so many things. A lawyer, a judge, a lover of history and of Douglas County and our country, a warrior, a farmer, an engineer (amphibious, railroad, and of the antique one-cylinder engines), a son, a brother, a father, a Shad, a son of Wooglin, a gentleman, and a great friend. I enjoyed meeting Helen, Steve, and other members of Bill's family through the years, and am so sorry, for you and for all of us, at the loss of a truly wonderful man. If I can swing it, am attaching a great picture of Bill, and me, taken in October 2012 by Hendle. God bless you all.