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<DIV>Oregon Parks and Recreation Department sorrowfully recognizes the passing of Kendell Phillips of Cave Junction, a member of the department’s Oregon Commission on Historic Cemeteries. Phillips was killed Friday morning in a house fire.</DIV>
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<DIV>“Kendell was exactly the kind of person we wanted on the Commission,” said Tim Wood, director of Oregon Parks and Recreation Department, which provides staffing to the Commission. Phillips conducted research, contributed to position papers and educational materials, hosted a Commission meeting in Cave Junction and made connections with local cemeteries. </DIV>
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<DIV>Since being appointed to the Commission in March 2008, he served as chair for one year and vice chair for two years. Phillips was recently appointed to a second term due to his exemplary service.<BR> <BR>Phillips began his cemeteries interest in 1979 when began working with his mentor on an extensive cemetery census project. Sixteen years later, the documentation was complete and he began publishing the information. Several local historians recommended that he serve on the Commission.</DIV>
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<DIV>“He brought that same joy, interest, sense of humor, and dedication to the Commission,” said Kuri Gill, the Commission coordinator. “His knowledge and participation on the commission will be missed. Our condolences go out to Kendell’s widow Tammie, his family and friends, his Grange colleagues and the community he served. ” </DIV>
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<DIV>An account has been established at the Washington Federal branch in Cave Junction to support Tammie, whose house was a total loss. To give, note that the donation is in honor of Kendell Phillips. </DIV></BODY></HTML>