• General Notes

  Funk Mfg. Co. Admin position from 1980s
  1971, Graduated from Fredonia High School 1975, Graduated From Pittsburg State College
  1973, Graduated Independence Community College Occupation: Computer Programmer Analyst
  Residence: Independence, Kansas
  
  Kendall and Sandra opened their home in 1991 to hosting Foreign Exchange Students attending Independence Community College.
  
  Their first student was a young lady from the Dominican Republic, Wendy Morales. Wendy was with them two years while she attended ICC. While with them, she attended and participated in Lowell and Evelyn's 50th Wedding Anniversary Celebration on Dec. 29, 1991. Wendy was a part of numerous family gatherings during her two years. She was like a family member. She has kept in contact with Kendall and Sandra over the years since she returned home to Dominica.
  
  In 1993, Isabella Magdalena from Brazil came to live with them and attend ICC. Isabella endeared herself to the family but only stayed six months and returned to Brazil.
  
  In August 1994, Yvonne Lehn from Norway came into their home and attended one semester at ICC. She was notified that she had been awarded a Scholarship to attend a Nursing School in Sweden where she had previously applied. She returned to Norway in January. Yvonne had experience as an "Au Pere" or Nanny.
  
  In 1995 Carolina Espinosa of Ecuador spent a year at ICC and in Kendall's home. She became a part of their family for the year. During the Summer following her return to her home in Ecuador, Carrie flew to Ecuador to visit Carolina and was able to tour parts of Ecuador and then she enjoyed a side trip to the Galapagos Islands where she had some enjoyable experiences. That six weeks Carrie spent in Ecuador was important to Carrie's Career goals.
  
  In 1996, Paulo Camazzotto of Brazil came to their home as a Senior in High School at IHS.
  
  He was an honor student and an outstanding Tennis Player. After graduation from IHS, he was awarded a Tennis Scholarship to ICC for the next school year. He attended ICC for two years where he was an honor student. On graduation from ICC, Paulo was awarded a Tennis Scholarship and a Football Kicking Scholarship to Friends University in Wichita, Kansas, where he is attending in 1999. Paulo plans to attend Medical School in the US. His father is a Plastic Surgeon in Brazil and has agreed to fund Paulo's higher education. He still considers Kandall and Sandra's home as his home in the US and will no doubt for another year as long as he attends Friends University.
  
  In September 1999, Lala Zeinalova age 17, of Azerbajahn, came into their home as a Freshman at ICC. She has proved popular with the family. She speaks English fluently and Russian and Azerbajahni as well. Her father's occupation and status depends on the current political regime in her Country. Lala observed her 18th birthday in October 1999. She has adapted very well into the Kendall Shire Family. LWS Dec 1999.
  
  Lala is still with them in 2000-2001 school year attending Coffeyville Community College. She plans to return 2001-2002 to attend Pittsburg State University. Lala has worked many hours at Braums in Independence and more recently at the Country Club Dining Room. She has been diligently earning money for her education next year at PSU and also to pay her expenses this school year while living at Kendall and Sandra's.
  
  Also in 2000-2001 Rodion Prentsevsky, from Ukraine has attended ICC and made his home with the Kendall Shire family. At present time he does not plan to return next year for school. He also speaks English fluently.
  
  Paulo Cammazzotto is still attending Friends University in Wichita and continues in contact with his American family. He plans to attend Medical School in the US with financial help of his father who is a Doctor in Brazil, South America.
  
  All of their Foreign Exchange Students have been very fine individuals and have been very compatible to the family, LWS April 5, 2001
  
  

Details of Kendall's family with Sandra Sue Tucker