Walter Eldon Pendery

Walter Eldon Pendery, 95, died Saturday, Feb. 22, 2020, at Olathe Hospice House in Olathe, Kan.

He was born Nov. 25, 1924, to Esther (Pendery) Clements and Carl Pendery in Brookfield, Mo. Walter graduated from Cameron High School in 1942. He briefly worked as a produce manager at A&P before joining the Navy. He became a pilot and flew planes to and from the mainland to aircraft carriers during WW II. He was discharged in 1944, and then earned a Bachelor of Science in Education from Missouri State Teachers College. He became a principal at Parkville, Mo., Junior High, where he met his future wife, Rosalie Kilp, who was also a teacher there. They were married in 1955 and both continued teaching at Parkville until their retirement.

He was known for his colorful clothes and funny yearbook pictures and was a student favorite. He and Rosalie were avid golfers and moved to Bella Vista, Ark., where they golfed for the next 30 years.

He was preceded in death by his parents; wife of 60 years, Rosalie; his twin brother, Paul; and his sister, Betty Jean.

His survivors include the brothers and sisters of his wife, and many nieces and nephews.

A visitation for him will be held from 10 to 11 a.m. Friday, Feb. 28, at Terrace Park Funeral Home, 801 NW 108th Street, Kansas City. A graveside service with full military honors will immediately follow the visitation.

Arrangements are by Terrace Park Funeral Home and Crematory.