Memories of Nathan Raeburn Kennard

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Nathan Raeburn Kennard

Draper, UT, USA

1973 - May 28, 2020

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Ashley Jensen

2010, Tanners Flat Campground, Little Cottonwood Canyon Road, Sandy, UT, USA

Our other favorite camping spot! What fun times we had each year putting on these family reunions

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Ashley Jensen

2009, Maple Grove, Utah, USA

Camping at Maple Grove- one of our family favorites

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Ashley Jensen

Thanks for posting this dad! I love the flowers Thanks for posting this dad! I love the flowers Thanks for posting this dad! I love the flowers

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Raeburn Kennard

1990, Draper, UT, USA

Nathan (age 17) with Academic Decathlon medals — with Nathan Raeburn Kennard

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1988, Draper, UT, USA

Nathan (age 15) with his grandfather, Frankland J. Kennard — with Nathan Raeburn Kennard

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1985, North Rim Grand Canyon

Nathan (age 12) exploring a bird's nest — with Nathan Raeburn Kennard

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1980, Aurora, UT, USA

Nathan (age 7) 4th of July Party in Aurora — with Nathan Raeburn Kennard

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1979, Mineral Basin Utah

Nathan (age 6) hiking with Westerby Family — with Nathan Raeburn Kennard

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1975, /Granger Utah

Nathan (age 2) and his mother Nancy Valleau Kennard — with Nathan Raeburn Kennard

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Peter St

I never knew Nathan, but I knew of him from his mom Nancy. She was proud of her kids. We frequently spoke... Read more I never knew Nathan, but I knew of him from his mom Nancy. She was proud of her kids. We frequently spoke after French class at... Read more I never knew Nathan, but I knew of him from his mom... Read more

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1974, Granger Utah

Nathan age 1 — with Nathan Raeburn Kennard

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Nathan's Bench, view of Salt Lake Valley

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Nathan's Bench, view towards Lone Peak

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Nathan's Bench is on the Draper Canal Trail, near the west end, where the trail meets the native area of ... Read more Nathan's Bench is on the Draper Canal Trail, near the west end, where the trail meets the native area of Wheadon Farm Park. Nathan's Bench is on the Draper Canal Trail, near the... Read more

Raeburn Kennard

In late June, 2023, we installed some steps in front of Nathan's bench to make the site more user-friendly.... Read more In late June, 2023, we installed some steps in front of Nathan's bench to make the site more user-friendly. In late June, 2023, we installed some steps in front... Read more

Deborah Donovan

We miss you Nate!- Debbie Felsing Donovan

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Michelle Sullivan Wilkes

1991, Utah, USA

Nathan has always remained my favorite dance partner! He made me love country dancing, and no other partner was ever as good as him! Funny story: one night we went country dancing, and were swinging all over the floor. We took a break to head to the drinking fountain. During one of our dance moves, my bum must have slid along the floor, because there was dust on my jeans. Ever the thoughtful gentleman, when he noticed it, he kindly brushed it off for me. Then, realizing where he was brushing me off, he was so embarrassed and kept apologizing all night! I admit it was a weird feeling while I was getting a drink to feel a hand across my bum, but I thought it was SO funny how embarrassed it made him. I’m not sure I’d ever seen him so off kilter!

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Debbie Felsing Donovan

Nate was one of the smartest guys I knew in highschool. He was always funny, in a shy kind of way.. but had a great sense of humor. He was also one of my dance partners, and some may not know that about him... He was a great dancer, and debater. His views on life were always looking forward, and curious about how life worked, even at 18. I am sad the world no longer has his smart brain, and originality here to enjoy. Prayers to all his family, I am sure he leaves a big hole in many hearts with his passing.

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Craig Miller

2010, Salt Lake City

Nathan wanted to learn Java and spent a weekend on this project. In the course of his studies he created an online version of the game "battle ship" with graphical user interface etc. There aren't many programmers that could duplicate that effort. Nathan did it in his spare time over a weekend.

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Dawn Orgill

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Hah, of course he did! Is this online version still accessible? I have a vague memory of Nathan telling me... Read more Hah, of course he did! Is this online version still accessible? I have a vague memory of Nathan telling me about it once, I'd ... Read more Hah, of course he did! Is this online version still... Read more

Craig Miller

Not sure. Too long ago. Not sure. Too long ago. Not sure. Too long ago.

Raeburn Kennard

2005, Uinta Mountains, Utah, USA

For many years Nathan joined me in an annual fishing trip to the Uintahs. This trip in 2005 included his whole family. Such good times we had up in the mountains.!

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Dawn Orgill

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2003, Duke Law School 30-year reunion, Durham, NC

My law school classmate, Daniel Blue, former Speaker of the House in NC State Legislature, corresponded with Nathan, giving insight helpful in Nathan's effort to defund circumcision.

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Emily Dunn

Shared a heart

Dawn Orgill

2016, Texas, USA

Nathan making divinity at Dawn's house in Texas to share with all her friends (if Zac didn't eat them all first!)

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Dawn Orgill

2016, Texas, USA

Nathan would come visit me in Texas often. One of his favorite things to do was bake some goodies and go visit all my friends! I'm not sure which one he liked more, baking treats to share, or meeting new people! He was king at baking no-bake cookies, divinity, and cinnamon rolls. My son, Zac, loved it when he would come visit because it meant we would have an endless supply of divinity to eat. Nathan and Zac would sit around playing chess and eating divinity to their hearts content!

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