William "Cape" Edward Kendrick, 84, Wellsville, KS, formerly of Archie, MO, passed away peacefully, surrounded by his loving family, on Thursday, April 21, 2022 at the Wellsville Retirement Community in Wellsville, KS. Memorial services were held Monday, April 25, 2022  at  the Atkinson Funeral Home in Harrisonville, MO.  Memorial contributions are suggested to Lewy Body Dementia Association at LBDA.org for research and care.

Cape was born October 1, 1937 in Adrian, MO, a son of Wilburn Edward and Ollie Celestine (Oliver) Kendrick. He was a lifelong Cass County resident and attended Archie Schools. Cape was united in marriage to the love of his life and queen, Donna Sue Horn on September 5, 1958 in Jefferson City, MO. Cape was a Maintenance Superintendent for Kansas City Power & Light at the La Cygne, KS power plant before retiring in 1998.

Cape was preceded in death by his parents; his wife, Donna Sue, on October 23, 2021; and his son, Brent Kendrick, on March 14, 2022. He is survived by two sons: Bill Kendrick (Janetta), Drexel, MO; and Barry Kendrick (Paula), Camdenton, MO; one sister, Christine Holbrook, Omaha, NE; six grandkids: Scott and Ginna Kendrick, Tommy and Jill McCoy, Ben and Stephanie Hansen, Chuck and Kelly Anderson, Kurtis and Kayla Weaver, Andy and Brianna Bissell; and the great-grands: Madie, Aiden, Trevor, Lily, Chase, Sydney, Riley, Cora, Quinn, and Charlie.