Violet Lee Kenward, 84, passed away peacefully December 12, 2014 at her home in Hood River, Oregon surrounded by those she loved.

Violet was born November 6, 1930 in Somerset, Pennsylvania to Sherman D. Murray and Bertha Lee Pollitt. She graduated from Frostburg High School in Frostburg, Maryland and attended college at Cumberland, Maryland.

On August 5, 1951 Violet married Richard D. Kenward in Washington, D.C. and was blessed with two children; Rowena and Richard. She lived in Maryland, Washington, D.C., Stockholm, Sweden, Minot, North Dakota, London, England and Hood River. Violet was an active homemaker and enjoyed needlework, painting and reading. She was a member of Hazel Rebecca Lodge, American Legion Auxiliary and Lutheran church.

Violet is survived by her husband of 63 years, Richard D. Kenward at their home in Hood River, OR; daughter, Rowena S. Deyne of Hood River, OR; son, Richard David Kenward of Portland, Oregon; four grandchildren, three great grandchildren, distant family and a host of friends that she has collected over the years.

Memorials are encouraged to be made to Providence Hospice of the Gorge in memory of Violet.

Memorial services are pending at this time with arrangements under the direction of Anderson's Tribute Center (Funerals • Receptions • Cremations) 1401 Belmont Avenue, Hood River, Oregon 97031.