WHATCOM COUNTY OBITUARIES HEN - HENG
HENDERSHOT, Annie C., age 92 years, of Bellingham, passed away in a local hospital Sunday, Dec. 19, (1954) following a lingering illness. Mrs. Hendershot had been a resident of Bellingham for the past 50 years and leaves to survive two nieces, Mrs. Mildred Sparks, of Bellingham and Mrs. George Warner of Maple Falls. The Rev Oscar A. Jacobson, pastor of the Central Lutheran Church will officiate at funeral services Wednesday, Dec. 22, at 2 p.m. within the Chapel of the Bingham-Dahlquist & Jerns Funeral Home. Interment Bay View Cemetery.HENDERSHOT, Doris Mae, of Seattle, a former Whatcom County resident, died Sunday, (June 9, 1985) in a Seattle hospital at the age of 66. She came to Whatcom County from South Dakota as a child. Her parents lived on Van Wyck Road. She has lived in Seattle for more than 30 years. Survivors include her husband, Stanley; a daughter; a son; her mother, Delia Jorgenson of Bellingham; three sisters, including Flora Ridenhour of Bellingham; two grandchildren; and numerous nieces and nephews. Funeral services will be at 3 p.m. Wednesday at Evergreen-Washelli Funeral Home, Seattle, with burial to follow in Evergreen-Washelli Cemetery.
HENDERSHOTT, Michael, age 89 years, 207 Twenty-first Street, passed away Thursday, April 29, (1948) after a lingering illness. Mr. Hendershott had been a resident of Bellingham for the past forty years and was formerly a gardener at the W.W.C. of E., when it was known as the Normal. He is survived by his widow, Mrs. Annie Hendershott, also nieces and nephews in Michigan. Funeral services will be held at the Bingham-Dahlquist & Jerns Funeral Home, Monday, May 3, at 2 p.m. with Rev. James Martyn Wilson, officiating. Cremation.
HENDERSON, Anna Margaret, age 89 of Route 1, Custer passed away in a local hospital Sunday, March 27, (1960) following an extended illness. Mrs. Henderson had been a resident of Whatcom County the past 12 years. She leaves to survive 2 (sic) daughters, Mrs. Ada Green of Sydney, B.C., Mrs. Hotchkiss of Los Angeles, Mrs. Maude Steward of Liberal, Kansas; one brother, Wesley Edwards of Meade, Kansas; 12 grandchildren, 44 great-grandchildren; 15 great-great-grandchildren. Funeral services will be conducted Wednesday, March 30 at 1:30 p.m. in Moles Monroe Chapel, Pastor E. E. Wellman and Elder C. O. Smith officiating. Final resting place Enterprise.
HENDERSON, Ben A. - A memorial service for Ben A. Henderson will begin 3 p.m. Wednesday at Our Savior's Lutheran Church with the Rev. James Stender officiating. A gathering for friends and family will follow at the church. Mr. Henderson died Friday, Nov. 28, 1997, in Bellingham. He was 79. Born Dec. 17, 1917, to Darie and Jessie Norine Henderson in Grand Junction, Colo., he lived in Bellingham for 44 years. A captain in Air Force Intelligence during World War II, he was a member of Our Savior's Lutheran Church and the Whatcom Museum of History and Art board. He also was past president of Bellingham Kiwanis Club and was active with United Way and the Salvation Army. Survivors include son Mark Henderson of Olympia, daughter Melinda A. Henderson of Bellingham, brother Richard Henderson of Denver and one grandson. Arrangements are by Jones-Moles Funeral Home.
HENDERSON, Bertha L., age 67, of Lopez Island, passed away in a local hospital Thursday, April 26, (1956). Mrs. Henderson had been a resident of the community for the past 12 years and was a member of the Baptist Church. Surviving relatives are her husband, William P. at home; one daughter, Mrs. Frances Ione McBarron of Grants Pass, Ore.; two sons, Major William P. Henderson Jr., of McChord Field, Wash., and Clarence Conway Henderson of Cheyenne, Wyo.; also 10 grandchildren. Private services were conducted at Jones' Harlow-Hollingsworth Funeral Home Friday, April 27, by the Rev. Clarence J. Forsberg, at 3 p.m. Final resting place, Lopez Island Cemetery.
HENDERSON, Birdie, age 37, of 1411 I Street, passed away in a local hospital Sunday, June 16, (1946). Mrs. Henderson had been a resident of this community for the past 27 years and was a member of the First Baptist church. Surviving relatives are two daughter, June and Marlene Hissong, at home; two sisters, Mrs. Gladys Monson, of Bellingham, and Mrs. Inez Schupp of Tacoma, and the mother, Mrs. Ida Brown, of Bellingham. The remains are at the funeral home of Harlow-Hollingsworth where services will be conducted by Rev. W. Carl Calhoun, Wednesday, June 19, at 1:30 p.m. Final resting place, Woodlawn Cemetery.
HENDERSON, Charles, aged 80 years, passed away at a local hospital Sunday, September 6, (1942) following a brief illness. Mr. Henderson had lived in Bellingham for the past forty-nine years, a retired traffic agent for the P.N.W. Traction Company, and a member of Bellingham Bay Lodge No. 44, F. & A.M. He is survived by his widow, Mrs. Maud Edens Henderson; one daughter, Mrs. H. Humphrey Griggs and one grandson, Peter Humphrey; also one sister, Mrs. Matilda Heasley and one nephew, Jim Matchett, both of Seattle, Washington. His remains rest at the funeral home of Harlow-Hollingsworth where private funeral services will be conducted by Rev. James M. Wilson, Tuesday, September 8, at 10:30 a.m. Final resting place, Bay View Cemetery.
(From The Bellingham Herald, September 9, 1942)HENDERSON, Charles Arlo, age 34 years, 1411 J Street, passed away Wednesday, July 25, (1945). Mr. Henderson had resided here the past eleven years and was a member of the Fraternal Order of Eagles Aerie No. 31. Surviving relatives are the widow, Birdie, at home; four brothers, John and Dave Cress, Bellingham; Frank, of Denver, and George, Silver Cliff, Colo.; three sisters, Mrs. Frank Hugg, Siver Cliff, Colo.; Mrs. Will Collins, Bellingham, and Mrs. Thomas Sawyer, Seattle; two step-daughters, June and Merlyn Hissons (sic), of this city. The remains are at the funeral home of Harlow-Hollingsworth, where services will be conducted by the Rev. George A. Arthur, Monday, July 30, at 9 a.m. Final resting place, Bay View.
HENDERSON, Charles W., age 71, of 2833 Victor Street, passed away in a local hospital, Wednesday, December 3, (1947). Mr. Henderson had been a resident of this community for the past forty-five years and was a retired farmer. Deceased was a charter member of the First Lutheran Church and leaves to survive four daughters, Mrs. Edna Johnson and Mrs. Anna Stock of Bellingham, Mrs. Thelma Oliver, of Redwood City, Calif., and Mrs. Ella Hillard, of Route 2, Everson; two sons, Henry, of Boyes Springs, Calif., and Edward, of Route 2, Everson; fourteen grandchildren and one great-grandchild. The remains are at the funeral home of Harlow-Hollingsworth where services will be conducted by the Rev. G. W. Henry, Friday, December 5, at 3 p.m. Final resting place, Bay View.
HENDERSON, David, age 59, passed away at Northern State Hospital, Monday, November 14, (1949) following a long illness. Prior to 1917 he had been a resident of Ferndale. Funeral services will be held in the Monroe Mortuary in Ferndale, Wednesday, November 16, at 2 p.m. with the Rev. George Baird officiating. Interment in Enterprise Cemetery.
HENDERSON, Dorothy Margaret - Everett resident Dorothy Margaret Henderson, 66, died Friday, Aug. 21, 1992, in Blaine. Visitation will be from noon to 5 p.m. today and from 9:30 a.m. to 2:30 p.m. Wednesday at the Greenacres Funeral Home. The funeral service will be at 3 p.m. Wednesday at the funeral home chapel. She was born Oct. 8, 1925, in Lemon, N.D., to James and Goldie Huff McKeever. She married Alburn Henderson in 1972 in Seattle. Mrs. Henderson lived in Everett for 25 years and was a member of the Lynnwood Assembly of God Church. She recently moved to Blaine and was a member of the Blaine Senior Center. She also enjoyed knitting. Survivors include daughter, Angie Bracero, of Edmonds, and Karen Miller of Blaine; son Ron Chin of Shelton; sisters Helen Ziegler of Lansing, Kan., and Anna Munson and Lois Hendersen, both of Wichita, Kan.; and seven granddaughters.
HENDERSON, Edith E., age 85 of 2820 Azalea Place, Bellingham, died Monday April 12, 1982. She was a hotel manager, managing the Henderson Motel for many years; was a member of the Birchwood Presbyterian Church and founder and charter member of the Birchwood Garden Club; was a member of the American Legion Auxiliary; and with her late husband, Manford, was a past member of the Cattlemen's Association. Surviving are 2 sons, Sherman of Bellevue; Jack of Seattle; 2 sisters, Antonette Rothbone of Bellingham; Lottie Reed of Bellingham; 5 grandchildren. Funeral services will be held Wednesday, April 14, 1982 at 2 p.m. at the Chapel of Veroske, Jerns & LeVeck with Rev. Tim Lann officiating.
HENDERSON, Edward "Pete" 79, of Everson died Sunday, Feb. 27, 1994 in Ferndale. He was born June 18, 1914 in Bellingham to Charles and Anna (Johnson) Henderson. He married his wife Jeanette in 1949. Henderson was a lifetime resident of Whatcom County. He had been a farmer and also drove trucks for Builders Concrete. He worked with 4-H clubs, was a commissioner of Whatcom County Fire District No. 1 and was a member of Teamsters Local No. 231 and Bellingham Elks Lodge No. 194. He is survived by his wife Jeanette; step-son Richard and wife Jayne Vaughn of Bellingham; and numerous nieces and nephews. A funeral service will start at 1 p.m. today at Greenacres Funeral Home chapel with Rev. Karen Dodson officiating. Burial will be in Greenacres Memorial Park. Arrangements are under the care of Greenacres Funeral Home.
HENDERSON, Ella M., age 78 years, passed away at her daughter's home, 2231 Walnut Street, Friday, Oct. 26, (1945). Mrs. Henderson had lived in Bellingham for thirty-seven years. Her survivors include one daughter, Mrs. Alice Taylor, Bellingham; one son, Robert L. Miller, Mount Vernon, Wash.; two grandsons, Lt. Max Mill, U.S. Navy, and Clifford Miller, Seattle; three great-grandchildren, and many relatives in the East. The remains rest at the funeral home of Harlow-Hollingsworth, where services were conducted Monday, Oct. 29 at 3 p.m., with Rev. James M. Wilson officiating. Final resting place, Bay View cemetery.
HENDERSON, Elvia - Private services for Mrs. Elvia Henderson, 1251 Verona St., will be held 10:30 a.m. Saturday at Jones Funeral Home. Cremation will follow. She died suddenly Thursday (Dec. 20, 1973). Mrs. Henderson was a 30-year resident, and a teacher at the Bellingham Technical School before retiring. She is survived by the husband Russell; a daughter, Mrs. Donna Tempest and two grandchildren; all of Anchorage, brothers C. V. Johnston of Everett, Jerry Johnston of Marysville and Otis Johnston in Georgia.
(From The Bellingham Herald, 21 Dec 1973) Submitted by Merrily Lawson.HENDERSON, Fanny, age 88 of Custer, passed away Saturday, January 25, (1964) at the Icelandic Old Folks' Home in Blaine after an extended illness. Mrs. Henderson was born in Sweden and came to this county with her family at the age of 10 to make their first home in Minnesota. In 1910 she moved to Seattle and very shortly after to the Custer area. Surviving is a niece, Mrs. Marion Coates Webster of New York City, New York. Funeral services are pending at the Gillies Funeral Home.
HENDERSON, Florien G., age 81 of 505 West Bakerview No. 61, passed away Sat. Oct. 29, (1977). Mr. Henderson came to Whatcom County from Calif. in 1968 and was a member of the Salvation Army, he was also a World War I veteran. He is survived by his wife, Edith May; 6 sons, Thomas and David both of Bellingham, James of Troutdale, Ore., William of Union Grove, Ala., Roger of Birmingham, Ala. and Philip of Oakland, Calif.; 3 daughters, Florence Allenwood and Pauline Poplowiski both of Bellingham and Judie Henderson of Oakland, Calif.; a step son John Webb of San Diego, Calif.; a sister, Myrtis Lageson of Milwaukie, Ore.; 20 grandchildren. 15 great grandchildren. 2 step children and numerous nieces and nephews. Funeral services will be held Thurs., Nov. 3, 1:30 p.m. at Moles Funeral Chapel. Major John Rocheleau officiating. Interment will follow at Greenacres Memorial Park.
HENDERSON, Floyd Victor, age 55, of 5669 Lawrence Road, Everson, died Friday (Dec. 15, 1972) while driving a Milky Way tanker near Ferndale. The truck was damaged slightly. Funeral services were conducted Tuesday in the Gillies Funeral Home Chapel with Rev. Louis Yost officiating. Interment followed in Van Zandt Cemetery. Born December 8, 1917 in Washington, Mr. Henderson was a World War II veteran, a member of Teamster Local No. 231 and Rome Community Bible Church. He was employed as a driver for Darigold and Milky Way. Survivors include his wife, Louise; two sons, Daniel V. of Ferndale and David L. of Clipper; one daughter, Birdie J. of Billings, Montana; his mother, Mrs. Georgie Henderson of Everson; three brothers, Wilbur of Everett, Bert and Frank, both of Everson; three sisters, Mrs. Elaine Silves of Everson, Mrs. Blanche Hansen of Bellingham and Mrs. Kannon Richards of Denver, Colorado; numerous nieces and nephews.
HENDERSON, George E., age 81, of 1400 12th, passed away Friday Dec. 21, (1984). Mr. Henderson was a retired railroad man. Services were held Mon. Dec. 24 under the direction of the Westford Funeral Home.
HENDERSON, George G. - Visitation for George G. "Bert" Henderson of 6155 Everson-Goshen Road, will be from noon to 1:45 p.m. Thursday in Greenacres Funeral Home, Northwest and Axton roads. A graveside service will be at 2 p.m. Thursday in Greenacres Memorial Park. The Rev. Lowell Bakke will officiate. A memorial service of celebration will be at 3 p.m. Thursday in Nooksack Valley Baptist Church, Everson. Mr. Henderson, 72, died Monday, June 1, 1992, at his home. He was born Sept. 17, 1919, in Goshen to James Arthur and Georgia Palmer Henderson and was a life-long resident of Whatcom County. On July 3, 1941, he married Genevive Dunlap in Nooksack Advent Christian Campground. She survives him at the family home. Mr. Henderson served in the U.S. Army during World War II and was awarded the Bronze Star. He formerly worked for Curtiss Breeding Service and was co-owner of Bellingham Hardware store. For many years he and his wife owned and operated the Yule Time Christmas Tree Ranch. Mr. Henderson also served as health director at the Bellingham YMCA. Other survivors include his daughter Lori Olson of Everson; daughter Diana Bakke of Puyallup; son Kevin Henderson of Everson; sisters Elaine Silves of Everson, Blanche Hansen of Bellingham and Marjory Richards of Billings, Mont; brothers Wilbur Henderson of Everett and Frank Henderson of Everson; six grandchildren; and numerous nieces and nephews. Arrangements are by Greenacres Funeral Home.
(From The Bellingham Herald, 3 Jun 1992) Submitted by Merrily Lawson.HENDERSON, George H., age 77, of 601 1/2 W. Holly, passed away in a local hospital, Wednesday, February 15, (1950) following a short illness. Mr. Henderson was a retired blacksmith and had been a resident of this community and Lummi Island for the past 56 years. Surviving relatives include a sister, Mrs. Mary Frazier, of Edinburg, Scotland. Funeral services were conducted Friday, February 17, at 11 a.m. within the Cathedral Chapel of the Westford-Beck Funeral Home with Rev. E. S. Hansen, pastor of the St. Mark's Lutheran Church, officiating. Cremation.
HENDERSON, George Russel - A family graveside service for George (Russ) Russel Henderson of Bellingham will be held at 11 a.m. Tuesday at Greenacres Memorial Park in Ferndale, with the Rev. Peter L. Rhea officiating. Mr. Henderson died of colon cancer Tuesday, Nov. 23, 1999, at his home. He was 81. Born Feb. 10, 1918, in Winnipeg, Canada, he had been a local resident for 77 years and was a Whatcom High School graduate. Mr. Henderson served in the U.S. Army's 419 Signal Corps in the South Pacific from 1942 to 1945. On April 14, 1979, he married S. Jean Ross at Unity Church in Bellingham. Mr. Henderson worked as an assistant vice-president and general manager for the Bellingham branch of Seafirst Bank until his retirement in 1981. Mr. Henderson was a member of Bellingham Kiwanis and March of Dimes. His hobbies included golf and gardening. Survivors include his wife, of the family home; brother Howard L. Henderson of Bellingham; and one niece. Arrangements are by Greenacres Funeral Home of Ferndale.
HENDERSON, Georgia P. - Funeral services for Mrs. Georgia P. Henderson, age 85, who died on Monday, August 11, (1980) will be conducted on Thursday, August 14, at 1:00 p.m. in the Chapel of the Gillies Funeral Home with Rev. Wilfred Gunderson officiating. Burial will follow in Ten Mile Cemetery. Born in Minnesota, Mrs. Henderson had been a Whatcom County resident for more than seventy five years. She was a member of what is now the Goshen Community Church and had been employed by Kale Canning Company for many years prior to her retirement. She was also a member of the Cannery Workers division of Teamsters Union Local No. 231. She is survived by three sons, George (Bert) of Everson, Wilbur of Everett and Frank also of Everson; three daughter, Mrs. Blanche (Harry) Hansen of Bellingham, Mrs. Elaine (Jordan) Silves of Everson and Mrs. Marjorie (Kannon) Richards of Billings, Montana; twenty-six grand, forty-four great-grandchildren and three great-great-grandchildren; a niece, Mrs. Claudia (Art) Larson of Wenatchee; a nephew, Alvin Peterson of Aberdeen. She was preceded by her husband, James in 1969 and a son Floyd in 1972.
(From The Lynden Tribune, August 13, 1980)HENDERSON, Hilda M., 76 of Custer, Route 1 died Wednesday March 8, (1978) in Bellingham. She was a lifetime resident of the area and was a daughter of the late Mr. and Mrs. Nels Henderson, early pioneers. She was a member of the Custer United Methodist Church. She is survived by a sister, Mrs. Emma Bostwick, Custer, and four nieces, Evelyn Bostwick of Custer, Geraldine Coons of Concrete, Dorothy Hickok of Seattle and Burnah VandeGeest of Camano Island. At her request no funeral services were conducted. Cremation was held under the direction of Veroske's Bellingham Chapel.
(From The Lynden Tribune, March 15, 1978)HENDERSON, Hosea, age 67 years, of 1709 1/2 State Street, passed away at a local hospital, Sunday, June 17, (1945) following a lingering illness. Mr. Henderson had been a resident of this community for the past 55 years, and was formerly a member of the B.P.O. Elks No. 194. Immediate surviving relatives include his wife, Mrs. Margaret Henderson; two sisters, Mrs. C. L. Maple and Mrs. Estelle M. Wood, of Portland, Oregon; a niece, Mrs. Martin Christensen, of Olympia; many other nieces and nephews. Funeral services will be conducted from the Cathedral Chapel of the Westford-Beck funeral home Tuesday, June 19, at 3:30 p.m., with the Rev. James M. Wilson officiating. Interment, Bay View.
HENDERSON, James Arthur, age 71 of Everson Route 1 passed away in a local hospital Friday, January 3, (1958) following a short illness. He resided in the Everson Goshen District since 1912. He is survived by his wife Georgie Pearl, 3 daughters, Elaine Silves, of Everson Rt. 1, Blanche Hanson, Bellingham, Floyd of Van Zandt, Bert and Frank, both of Everson, Route 1. Twenty-one grandchildren, one great grandchild, two sisters, Mabel Hoskins and Birdie Tucker, both of Stockton, California. Funeral services will be conducted Tuesday, January 7 at 2 p.m. from Gillies Funeral Home in Lynden. Rev. E. Albin Christopherson of Bellingham officiating. Interment in Ten Mile Cemetery.
HENDERSON, Janice Fernon, age 17, of Route 1, Everson, passed away in a Seattle hospital Saturday, Oct. 27, (1962) following a short illness. A lifetime resident of Whatcom County she was graduated from Mt. Baker High School in June of this year, and was attending Western Washington State College. She was a member of the Advent Christian Church of Nooksack; the Youth Fellowship Club of the church, The Four H Club and the F.H.A. Surviving are her parents, Mr. and Mrs. George Bert Henderson of Route 1, Everson, two sisters, Diana and Lori both at home, paternal grandmother, Mrs. J. A. Henderson of Everson, maternal grandparents Ben Dunlap of Nooksack and Zella Dunlap of Seattle, also numerous aunts and uncles. Funeral services will be held in the Gillies Funeral Home in Lynden, Tuesday, Oct. 30 at 2 p.m. Rev. Norval Richardson officiating. Burial will follow in Greenacres Memorial Park.
HENDERSON, Jean Robertson, age 85, of 311 E. Sunset Dr., passed away Thurs., Sept. 29, (1977). A resident of this community for the past 56 years, Mrs. Henderson attended Immanuel Bible Church, was a life member of the Order of Eastern Star and a retired knitting instructress at Horn-Witson Department Store. Surviving 2 daughters, Mrs. Margaret Nelson, city and Mrs. Maybelle Moncrief of Port Angeles; 8 grandchildren and 9 great grandchildren. Memorial service Sat., Oct. 1, 10:30 a.m. at Jones Funeral Home. Interment at Greenacres Memorial Park.
HENDERSON, John Henry, age 83 years, of route 1, Custer, passed away Tuesday, December 18, (1945) following a brief illness. Mr. Henderson was born in Sweden and had resided in Whatcom County 57 years. Surviving are the widow, Fannie; a brother, Ollie, of Chicago; three sisters, Mrs. Emma Hagen, of Seattle, Mrs. Annie Swanson, of Brinnon, Wash., and Mrs. Johanna Larson, of Route 1, Custer. Funeral services will be conducted Saturday, December 22, at 1:30 p.m. at the Knapp and Knapp Funeral Home in Lynden, with the Rev. Gust Anderson officiating. Interment in Lynden Cemetery.
HENDERSON, Jules O., age 16 years, of Route 2, Everson, passed away Thursday, July 3, at a local hospital, as a result of an automobile accident. Jules had spent his entire lifetime in this community and was a member of the Emmanual (sic) Lutheran Church of Lawrence, the F.F.A. and the 4-H Club, and was a junior in the Mount Baker High School. He is survived by his mother and step-father, Mr. and Mrs. William Fullner; one brother, Robert, at home; three sisters, Mrs. Alma Knope, of Sedro Woolley; Lila Lee and Anna Louis Henderson, both at home; maternal grandparents, Mr. and Mrs. H. De Visschef, of Everson; many uncles, aunts and relatives. Funeral services will be conducted Monday, July 7th, at 1:30 p.m. within the Cathedral Chapel of the Westford-Beck Funeral Home with the Rev. Judson L. Crary, pastor of the Emmanuel Lutheran Church, of Lawrence, officiating. Interment will follow in the Lawrence Free Lutheran Cemetery.
HENDERSON, Lillian Pierson, born Feb. 11, 1919 in Bellingham, Wash., passed away Dec. 11, 1998, Los Altos Hills, Calif. Beloved wife of Clarence C. Henderson, loving mother of Lynnea Libby, Oroville, Cal., Jeanne Henderson, Bellingham, Connie Ann Bernard, Cotter, Arkansas, Patricia Henderson of Sacramento, Cal. and Bert Henderson of Sunnyvale, Cal. Sister of Evelyn Arrigoni of Seattle and Kenneth Pierson of Bellingham. Adoring grandmother of 12 and great-grandmother of 2. Lillian had many fond memories of growing up in Bellingham and maintained childhood friendships throughout her life. After graduating from the University of Washington in nursing, Lillian continued her nursing career until retirement from Stanford University Hospital. She had a wide variety of interests, astute business woman, avid gardener, expert seamstress and voracious reader. There will be a graveside memorial at Greenacres Cemetery, Ferndale, Friday, July 2, 11 a.m. where her ashes together with her beloved husband's will be interred.
HENDERSON, Marian F., of Bellingham died Wednesday, Sept. 14, 1994, at her home. She was 72. A memorial service will be at 3 p.m. Thursday at Our Saviour's Lutheran Church with the Rev. James Stender officiating. Born July 29, 1922, to Clarence and Lillian William Bliesner in Lawrence, Kan., she lived in Whatcom County for 41 years. She was a member of Beta Sigma Phi and Our Saviour's Lutheran Church and loved to cook, travel and collect antiques. Survivors include her husband, Ben A. Henderson, of the family home; son Mark Henderson of Olympia; daughter Melinda A. Henderson of Bellingham; brother Clarence A. "Bud" Bliesner Jr. of Bellingham; niece Debra Ann Bliesner of California and nephew David M. Bliesner of Florida. Arrangements by Jones-Moles Funeral Home and Cremation Service.
HENDERSON, Marie, 56, died Thursday (Nov. 10, 1988) in Ferndale. She was born May 10, 1932. Arrangements are pending at Moles Funeral Home.
HENDERSON, Mary L., age 73, Skagit County resident since 1922 died Wed., Nov. 28, (1979) in a local hospital. She was born in N. Carolina March 22, 1906. Most recently her home has been in Sedro Woolley. She was a member of Lyman Social Club & The Bethel Assembly of God. She is survived by 2 sons, Robert, Sedro Woolley, William, Eugene, Ore. 2 daughters, Betty Dutton, Tucson, AZ, Bernice Keefer, Mt. Vernon. 3 sisters, Maude Edgar, Bend, Ore., Kate Bassett, Seattle, Martha Nichols, N. Carolina. 6 brothers, Dee Hodgin Hamilton, Nels & Thad Hodgin, both Sedro Woolley, George Hodgin, Mt. Vernon, Parker Hodgin, Burlington, John Hodgin, Edmonds. 9 grandchildren, 5 great grandchildren. Funeral services, Sat., Dec. 1, Lemley Chapel, Sedro Woolley at 1 p.m. Interment, Sedro Woolley Union Cemetery.
HENDERSON, Maude E., age 84, 3025 Eldridge Ave., passed away Monday, February 7, (1966). Mrs. Henderson was a member of two pioneer Northwest families, and was the widow of the late C. W. Henderson, who passed away in 1942. She was a member of the Monday Club, and the Daughters of the Pioneers. Survivors are a daughter, Mrs. H. Humphrey Griggs, city; three grandchildren, Peter H. Griggs, East Lansing, Mich.; John H. Griggs, city; Mrs. Eden Cardwell of Ithaca, New York, and a nephew, M. Eldridge Carr of this city. Services will be conducted by the Rev. Father John B. Winn Thursday, February 10 at 11 a.m. at the Jones Funeral Home. Burial will follow in Bay View Cemetery.
HENDERSON, Meredith Ann (Hilty), age 64 of Bellingham formerly of Ferndale went to be with her Lord, Thursday, December 24, 2009 at her home. She is survived by her husband Dan of 38 years; son, Douglas Henderson of Spokane; daughter, Alissa Henderson of Seattle; grandchildren, Madeline and Joslyn; sisters, Wendy Bender of Palm Desert, CA and Harioett and her husband Bill Gravely of Woodinville; numerous nieces, nephews and other relatives. A celebration of Meredith's life will be held, Wednesday, December 30, 2009, 1:00 p.m., Good News Fellowship Church, 1252 W. Axton Rd., Ferndale. Private family burial, Enterprise Cemetery in Ferndale. Arrangements are under the care of Valley Funeral & Cremation Service.
(From The Bellingham Herald, 29 Dec 2009) Submitted by Merrily Lawson.HENDERSON, Oscar Carl, age 40 years, passed away at the family home, Route 2, Everson, June 17, (1946) Monday. Mr. Henderson had lived here for the past 34 year. He is survived by the widow, grace Henderson; two sons, Jules and Robert; three daughter, Alma, Lila Lee and Ann; two brothers, Henry, Vallejo, Calif., and Ed, Everson; four sisters, Mrs. Thelma Olivek, Santa Clara, Calif., Mrs. Edna Johnson and Mrs. Anna Stock, of Bellingham, Mrs. Ella Hillard, Route 2, Everson, and father, Mr. Charles Henderson, Bellingham. The remains rest at the funeral home of Harlow-Hollingsworth where services will be conducted by Rev. A. L. Hokonson Wednesday, June 19, at 3 p.m. Final resting place, Bethany Cemetery.
HENDERSON, Paul M., age 64, of Lynden, passed away in Bellingham Tuesday, February 13, (1951) following a lingering illness. Mr. Henderson formerly operated a jewelry store in Lynden. Surviving relatives include two daughters, Mrs. Jene Hickok, of Seattle, and Mrs. Ed VandeGeest, of Lynden; two sisters, Mrs. Hulda Henderson and Mrs. Emma Bostwick, both of Custer; numerous nieces and nephews. Services will be conducted within the Chapel of the Gillies Funeral Home in Lynden, Thursday, February 15, at 2 p.m. with the Rev. Chester Blair officiating. Interment in the Lynden Cemetery.
HENDERSON, Polaire D. - A graveside inurnment service for Polaire D. Henderson of Birch Bay will be at 1 p.m. Wednesday at Greenacres Memorial Park with the Rev. Dennis Wildermuth officiating. Mrs. Henderson died at home Saturday, June 6, 1998. She was 58. Born March 11, 1940 to Frederick and Irene Kingsley Keith in Trail, B.C., she graduated from Trail Business College. She married Lewis Henderson Sept. 3, 1960, in Trail. She was a kitchen worker in the Blaine School District and worked as a bookkeeper and in retail sales. An avid Seattle Seahawks fan, Mrs. Henderson also enjoyed sewing, crafts, painting, gardening, water skiing, swimming and playing pinochle. Survivors include her husband of the family home; sons John Henderson of Bellingham [only 1 listed]
(From The Bellingham Herald, 9 Jun 1998) Submitted by Merrily Lawson.HENDERSON, Ralph E. - Former Bellingham resident Ralph E. Henderson of Seattle died Saturday, June 19, 1993. He was 79. At his request, no services will be held. Born July 11, 1913 in Oklahoma City, he graduated from high school in Neodosha, Kan., and attended college in Kansas. He moved to Bellingham in 1939 and later moved to Seattle, where he owned Henderson Realty Co. in the Crown Hill district from 1946 until his retirement in 1978. He was a founding member and past president of North End Brokers Association, past president of the Seattle/King County Board of Realtors and was treasurer of the Washington Association of Realtors. He was a past master of Ionic Lodge No. 90, F&AM, a member of the Scottish Rite and the Nile Temple, where he was an active member of Fun on Wheels. He also was associated guardian of Bethel No. 6, Order of Job's Daughters. He is survived by his wife, June, of the family home; son Terrill; daughter Lynn; three grandchildren; and a great-granddaughter.
HENDERSON, Rose F. - Funeral services for Rose F. Henderson, age 73, of 1305 14th St. will be Thurs., June 14, 1:00 p.m. at Fir Lane Chapel with burial to follow in Fir Lane Memorial Park, Spanaway. Mrs. Henderson passed away June 11, 1984. She moved to Bellingham in 1978 from Spanaway, WA and is survived by 2 sons, Jerry Mattes of Bellingham and Charles Berry of Renton; 2 sisters, Mary Lofgren of city and Jane McGinnis of Tacoma; 1 brother, Donald Maycomber; 6 grandchildren. Local arrangements by the Jones Funeral Home. [b. Aug. 21, 1910 Sunnyland]
HENDERSON, Sherwood F. - A memorial gathering for Sherwood "Woody" Ford Henderson, a Bellingham native, will be held at 2 p.m. Saturday in Seattle. Mr. Henderson died Wednesday, Jan 19, 2000, in Seattle. He was 75. Born Nov 30, 1924 to Manfred and Edith Henderson in Bellingham, he resided in Bellevue for 44 years. A graduate of Washington State University, he received a bachelor's degree in civil engineering and later worked at Boeing for 35 years. Mr. Henderson was an Air Force navigator, 1st lieutenant during World War II and served in the Air Force Reserves. He enjoyed spending time with family on their farm and at their summer home. His hobbies included gardening and do-it-yourself projects. He was preceded in death by his wife, Kathleen Henderson. She died June 1999. His survivors include his daughter Lynn; son Tom; brother Jack; and three grandchildren. Arrangements are by Bleitz Funeral Home in Seattle.
(From The Bellingham Herald, 26 Jan 2000) Submitted by Merrily Lawson.HENDERSON, Thomas, age 54, of 5919 Everson-Goshen Rd., B'ham, passed away Sat., Dec. 3rd, (1977). Mr. Henderson had been a resident of Whatcom Co. for 8 years. Was a member of the Sumas American Legion Post and the Carpenter's Union in Napa, CA. He is survived by a son James Bruce Henderson of Vallejo, CA. A daughter, Jeanette Burton of Vallejo, CA. 5 brothers: David of B'ham, James of Troutdale, Ore., William of Union Grove, Alabama, Roger of Birmingham, Alabama, and Philip of Oakland, CA. 3 sisters: Florence Allenwood of B'ham, Pauline Poplawlski of B'ham, and Judy Henderson of Oakland, CA. Stepmother Edith May Henderson of B'ham. 3 grandchildren and numerous other relatives. Military honors will be conducted by the Sumas American Legion, Fri., Dec. 9th at 1:30 p.m. in Enterprise Cemetery. Burial under the direction of Moles Funeral Home.
(From The Bellingham Herald, 6 Dec 1977) Submitted by Merrily Lawson.HENDERSON, Thomas M. (Scotty), age 69, of 308 E Sunset Dr., passed away in a local hospital Friday, November 27, (1959). Mr. Henderson had resided in Bellingham for the past 37 years; was a retired miner; was a gardener at the Bellingham High School for the past 7 years; was a member of Fairhaven Lodge No. 73, F & A. M.; had attended the Immanuel Bible Church. Survivors are his widow, Jean C., at home; two daughters, Mrs. Margaret Nelson, of this city and Mrs. Maybelle Moncrief, of Great Falls, Montana; 8 grandchildren; two brothers, James and William Henderson, both of Ontario, Canada; one sister in Scotland. The remains rest at the Jones Funeral Home where services will be conducted by the Rev. C. C. Hovda Monday, November 30 at 3 p.m. Final resting place, Greenacres Memorial Park.
HENDERSON, Violet E. - Funeral services for Violet E. Henderson, of 2818 Old Fairhaven Parkway, will be held Thurs. Dec. 10 at 2 p.m. at Jones Funeral Home with R. L. Christensen, Pastor of Faith Lutheran Church, officiating. Private interment Evergreen Washelli, Seattle. Mrs. Henderson passed away Dec. 4, 1987. Born in Minneapolis, MN, she was a Bellingham resident for several years, formerly residing in Garibaldi, OR, and a resident for the past 2 years at the Parkway Chateau. She was a Past Marshall with the Tillamook Eastern Star; member of the Daughters of the Nile and very active in community affairs. Preceded in death by her husband Ralph and is survived by her sister, AnnaBell Hulford; brother-in-law, George Singer, both of Bellingham; numerous nieces & nephews. Jones Funeral Home.
HENDERSON, Wesley H. - Funeral services for Wesley H. Henderson, 69, who passed away Sept. 21, (1972) were held Monday morning in Moles Funeral Home. He had resided at Star Route 4, Deming. He had been a resident of Whatcom County since 1947 and was a member of the Seventh Day Adventist Church and the Odd Fellows Lodge. He leaves to survive, two sister, Mrs. Amy Wagner of Kelowna, B.C., and Mrs. Ada Green of Sidney, B.C.; several nieces and nephews. Interment was in Enterprise Cemetery.
HENDREN, Philip C., age 77 of 2501 E St. Apr. 505, Washington Square, passed away Tues. April 29, 1980 in Bellingham. A retired railroad employee for Western Pacific Railroad (California), Mr. Hendren had resided here for 1 1/2 years. Surviving are his wife, Hazel, 1 son, Philip C. Hendren, 2 daughters, Phyllis & Shirley all of Denver, Colorado; 2 step-daughters, Sharon Larson of Kamloops, B.C., and Patricia Henderson of New Westminster, B.C.; 2 brothers, Dale Hendren of Arizona and Virgil Hendren of California; 1 sister, Mildred of Stockton, California. Graveside services Saturday May 3, 10:30 a.m. at Bayview Cemetery. Friends wishing to attend may meet at the Jones Funeral Home 1/2 hour earlier.
HENDRICK, Lawrence M. (Pete), age 63, of 2181 North Shore Dr., passed away Tuesday, Jan. 11, (1977). Mr. Hendrick had resided in Bellingham for the past 25 years, was a security guard at Sudden Valley. He is a veteran of WWII, president of the Int'l Foot Printers Assn. No. 54, Elks Lodge BPOE No. 194, Bellingham Yacht Club,past president of the Bellingham Gun Club. He leaves to survive his wife, Mrs. June A Hendrick of the family home; 1 son Lawrence M. Jr. of this city; 1 daughter, Mrs. Jean Yvonne Hillis of Hobles, New Mexico; 5 grandchildren, 3 brothers, William, George and Charles Hendrick; 2 sisters, Mrs. Frankie Fetchitt and Mrs. Minnie Colbe, all of Michigan. Memorial services will be held Thurs., Jan. 13, 11 a.m. in the Chapel of the Westford Funeral Home with Rev. Wayne H. Keller officiating.
HENDRICKS, Annie C., age 88 of 200 N. 8th St., Lynden, passed away suddenly Friday, July 22, 1983. Born in Hull, North Dakota (March 16, 1895), Mrs. Hendricks had been a County resident for the past 72 years. She was a member of the Third Christian Reformed Church in Lynden and was married to her husband Ben in Lynden Feb. 18, 1919. Mr. Hendricks died in 1965. She is survived by 4 sons, Herman and wife Betty, John & wife Leone and Les and wife Marian all of Lynden, William and wife Martha of Grand Rapids, Mich.; 3 daughters, Mrs. Henrietta and husband Hilbert Kok and Mrs. Bernice and husband Don Koy all of Lynden and Mrs. Leona and husband Kenenth VanderGriend of Houston, B.C.; 32 grandchildren; 46 great grandchildren, numerous nieces & nephews. Funeral services will be conducted on Tuesday July 26 at 1:30 p.m. in the Third Christian Reformed Church with Rev. Gerrit W. Sheeres officiating. Burial will follow in Monumenta Cemetery. Services are under the direction of the Gillies Funeral Home, Lynden.
HENDRICKS, Diana M., age 59, passed away on Sunday, December 10, 2006. She was born on July 11, 1947 in Salt Lake City, Utah to Rollis and Lazola (Jenkins) Jones. She married Gary Hendricks on June 21, 1965. Diana was a loving mother and grandmother who loved doing ceramics and gardening. She enjoyed crocheting, doing crafts and traveling with her friends. Some of her favorite times though, were those she spent babysitting her grandchildren. Diana was an active member of the LDS Church, the Whatcom County Cattleman's, and the GFWC Women's Club. She was preceded in death by her parents, Rollis and Lazona; and her brother, Frank Jones. Diana is survived by her husband, Gary; son Roger Hendricks and wife Jodie; daughter Donna Lynn Sundseth and husband Marlo; grandchildren Bradley Sundseth, Dalton Olson, Joshua Sundseth, Zackary Hendricks, and Alyssa Hendricks; brothers and sister-in-laws, Gene and Sonia Smith and Wayne and Gerildean Jones; sister and brother-in-law, Ramona and Russell Sandbo; special friend Olivia Cuellar and her husband Vic; and numerous nieces, nephews and friends. The family would like to thank the staff at Alderwood Convalescent Center and Whatcom Hospice for their loving care. A memorial service will be held on Friday, December 15, 2006 at 11 a.m. in the Moles-Greenacres Funeral Home Chapel.
(From The Bellingham Herald, 14 Dec 2006) Submitted by Merrily Lawson.HENDRICKS, George, age 87, of Custer, passed away Sat., Feb. 22, 2003, in Lynden. He was born Jan. 8, 1916, in Custer to Dutch immigrant parents, Remmelt and Tryntje (Zylstra) Hendricks and had been a lifetime Whatcom County resident. He married Margaret Bovenkamp on Jan. 10, 1940, in Lynden. George truly loved nature and the outdoors. It played a major role in his life. He spent many years as a strawberry grower in Custer. He later worked caring for the Alaska Packer property at Semiahmoo. Outdoors was where George was happiest, either being out in the woods cutting firewood and observing critters, or spending time fishing at the river. George had a unique gift of witching for water that he always shared with others. He felt God had enabled him to help people find the location and even the depth of a well! He never wanted to be in the spotlight so few people were lucky enough to enjoy his great abilities on the accordion. Later in his life he so enjoyed spending time with his family, especially the little ones. George was a steady presence for those around him, and always welcomed people with a cup of coffee and lots of conversation. He will truly be missed by all his family, friends and neighbors. Survived by his wife, Margaret at the Christian Health Care Center daughters, Trudi (Bun) Norquist of Custer, Karen Williams of Seattle, Marj Hendricks of Custer seven grandchildren 14 great-grandchildren brothers-in-law, Peter (Kathryn) Bovenkamp of Lynden, Jake Bovenkamp of Lynden, Anthony (Garetta) Bovenkamp of Lynden sister-in-law, Nellie (Peter) Zylstra of Monroe and numerous nieces, nephews and other relatives. Preceded in death by his son, Raymond in 1967, grandson Richard Dean Kinsey in 1991 and a brother, Jasper. Visitation on Wed., Feb. 26, 12 - 8 p.m. at Greenacres|Moles Funeral Home. A graveside service will be held Thurs., Feb. 27, 2:30 p.m. at Greenacres|Moles Cemetery with a memorial service to follow 4 p.m. at Sunrise Baptist Church, 2480 W. Badger Rd., Custer, with Pastor Tim Johnson officiating. Greenacres|Moles Funeral Home Cemetery & Crematorium.
(From The Bellingham Herald, 26 Feb 2003) Submitted by Merrily Lawson.HENDRICKS, Gloryah P., age 53 years, passed away in Seattle, January 1, (1945). Mrs. Hendricks was a former resident of Bellingham and is survived by her husband, James A.; one daughter in the East and one son in the RCAF European theater; also one sister in Canada. The remains were received by Harlow-Hollingsworth Funeral Home where services will be conducted by Rev. Canon E. B. Smith, Wednesday, April 4, at 11 a.m. Final resting place, Bay View.
HENDRICKS, John Ellis of 2909 Cody Ave. died Thursday, Jan. 27, 1994. He was 74. A memorial service will be at 1 p.m. Monday at Jones Funeral Home with the Rev. Lawrence Pollock officiating. Mr. Hendricks was born May 31, 1919, in Waterville to Walter and Bessie Hendricks. He was in the Civilian Conservation Corps and then worked for the U.S. Forest Service. He also served in the U.S. Army Mountain Patrol testing equipment and endurance, worked for Foss Tug and Barge Co. and Carl Aker's Taxidermy, and was a teacher and carver of Northwest Indian art. He married Verna Eileen Noice on June 13, 1942, in Bellingham. Survivors include his wife of Bellingham; sons David Hendricks of Bellingham and James Hendricks of Lacey; daughter Bessie (Beth) Ayars of Bellingham; sister Mary Olson of Bellingham; six grandchildren; three great-grandchildren; two nieces. Arrangements by Jones-Moles Funeral Home and Cremation Service.
HENDRICKS, Judy Elaine, age 8 months, of Route 2, Everson, passed away at her home Monday July 9, (1951) following a short illness. She is survived by her parents, Mr. and Mrs. John J. Hendricks; two brothers, Larry John and Ben Arvid; her grandparents, Mr. and Mrs. Ben Hendricks, of Lynden, and Mr. and Mrs. Herman J. Bouma, of Maple Falls; great-grandfather, John Bouma, of Lynden; and one great-grandmother, Mrs. Margaretha Zweegman, of Lynden. Funera services will be conducted Thursday, July 12, at 10:30 a.m. at the Gillies funeral home in Lynden with the Rev. J. J. Steigenga officiating. Interment Monumenta Cemetery.
HENDRICKS, Margaret Nellie, age 88, of Custer, went to be with her Lord on Memorial Day, May 26, 2003. A lifetime Whatcom County resident, she was born to Dutch immigrant parents, Lambertus and Gertrude Bovenkamp on July 10, 1914. She married George Hendricks on Jan. 10, 1940 in Lynden. Margaret was a kind and loving wife, mother and grandmother. She truly had a heart for others, as was obvious by how she graciously gave to everyone she met. It might be a smile, a kind word of encouragement, freshly baked rolls and cookies, or a handmade quilt. She loved being part of the Ladies' Auxiliary of the Lighthouse Mission, and served for many years in various capacities at Sunrise Baptist Church. Her warmth and generosity will be greatly missed by all who knew her. As a tribute to the legacy Margaret leaves behind, the family requests that those who were blessed with a quilt from Margaret bring the quilt along to her memorial service as a visual display to help us celebrate a life well-lived! Surviving Margaret are her daughters, Trudi (Bun) Norquist of Custer, Karen Williams of Tukwila and Marj Hendricks of Custer brothers, Peter (Kathryn) Bovenkamp, Jake Bovenkamp and Anthony (Greta) Bovenkamp all of Lynden sister, Nellie (Peter) Zylstra of Monroe seven grandchildren 14 great-grandchildren and numerous nieces, nephews and other relatives. She was preceded in death by her husband George in February 2003 son, Raymond Hendricks in 1967 and grandson Rick Kinsey in 1991. Visitation is on Thursday, May 29 from 12:00 - 8:00 p.m. at Greenacres|Moles Funeral Home. All are invited to a Graveside Service on Friday, May 30, 2:30 p.m. at Greenacres|Moles Cemetery with a Memorial Service to follow, 4:00 p.m. at Sunrise Baptist Church, 2480 W. Badger Road, Custer. Pastor Tim Johnson will be officiating. Greenacres|Moles Funeral Home Cemetery Crematorium.
(From The Bellingham Herald, 28 May 2003) Submitted by Merrily LawsonHENDRICKS, Marie, age 51, of 815 Seventeenth Street, passed away at a local hospital Sunday, December 31, (1951). Mrs. Hendricks had been a resident of Bellingham for the past 47 years. Surviving relatives include one son, John Hendricks, city; two sisters, Mrs. Harry Graham, city and Mrs. C. C. Jones of Eugene, Ore.; two brothers, Jack and Frank Gerber, both city, and many nephews and nieces and other relatives. Rosary was said Tuesday, January 2, at 7:30 p.m., within the Cathedral Chapel of the Westford-Beck Funeral Home. Requiem mass was celebrated Wednesday, December 3, at 9:30 a.m. within the Church of the Assumption, with the Rev. Father John Horn officiating. Interment in Greenacres Memorial Park.
HENDRICKS, Ray J., age 83 years, of Rt. 1 Alderwood Manor, passed away in Everett, Monday, Jan. 10, (1955) following a short illness. Mr. Hendricks came to the Lynden district in 1910 where he farmed until his retirement in 1937. He moved to Alderwood Manor five months ago. Mr. Hendricks is survived by his wife, Tryntje; two sons, George, of Rt. 1, Custer, and Jasper of Alderwood Manor; six grandchildren; two great-grandchildren; two sisters, Gertrude DeVries, of Bellingham, and Hermana Kriusinga in the Netherlands. Funeral services will be conducted Thursday, Jan. 13, at 2 p.m. from the Gillies Funeral Home in Lynden with the Rev. George Hankamp officiating. Interment Monumenta Cemetery.
HENDRICKS, Raymond L., age 24 of 10739 27th SW, Seattle, passed away suddenly Sunday April 9, (1967) in a Seattle hospital. He is survived by his wife Joan, 2 sons Eric and Jeff, 2 daughters Debra and Jodi, 3 sisters, Mrs. Richard Kinsey and Mrs Johnie Moir both of Seattle and Miss Margie Hendricks of Custer, his parents Mr. and Mrs. George Hendricks also of Custer, his grandfather L. C. Bovenkamp of Lynden. Funeral services will be held Thursday, April 13 at 1 p.m. in the Sunrise Baptist Church with the Rev. John Palutke officiating. Burial will follow in Greenacres Memorial Park under the direction of the Gillies Funeral Home.
HENDRICKS, Tryntje Zylstra, age 84 of 1509 Meadow Road, Alderwood Manor, passed away suddenly at her home Friday, Nov. 11, (1960). Mrs. Hendricks had been a resident of Lynden from 1910 to 1953 when she moved to the Seattle area. Survivors are 2 sons J. R. Hendricks of Alderwood Manor and George Hendricks, Route 1, Custer; 1 sister Elizabeth Van Setters, of Paterson, New Jersey, 6 grandchildren, 8 great-grandchildren. Funeral services will be held at Gillies Funeral Home in Lynden, Tuesday, Nov. 15 at 2 p.m. Rev. Bernard Byma officiating. Burial will follow in Monumenta Cemetery.
HENDRICKSEN, Bertel, age 88, of 1015 Indian Street, passed away in a local hospital Saturday, December 22, (1951). Mr. Hendricksen was a member of the Lutheran Church and had resided here for the past 60 years and was a retired logger. He leaves to survive, one nephew, Henrick Andreasen, of this city, and many nieces and nephews in Norway. The remains rest at the funeral home of Harlow-Hollingsworth where services will be conducted by the Rev. Clarence Haugen Monday, December 24, at 10:30 a.m. Final resting place, Woodlawn.
HENDRICKSON, Albert N., 9400 Hovel Rd., Sumas, Wn., age 68, passed away at home Monday, Oct. 21, (1974). Mr. Hendrickson was a 25 year employe of Columbia Cement Co. before retiring and was a member of Local 41 of United Cement, Lime & Gypsum Co. Surviving are his wife, Mae; 1 son, Richard A., Queen Charlotte Islands; 2 sisters, Mrs. Lenora Swan and Mrs. Caroline Sorenson both of this city. Services will be conducted by Rev. Roger Johnson, Wednesday, Oct. 23 at Home. Interment Greenacres Memorial Park.
HENDRICKSON, Alfred John, age 77, of 1853 North Shore Rd., Bellingham, passed away Sat., March 22nd, (1986). Born July 13, 1908 in Bellingham, a life long resident of the area. He is survived by his wife, Helen of Bellingham; 2 sons, John of Calif. and Mark of Bellingham; 1 sister, Ethel Baker of New Mexico; 1 grandchild. Graveside services will be held Thurs., March 27th, 11:30 a.m. at Enterprise Cemetery. The family requests no flowers. Arrangements by Jerns & LeVeck Funeral Chapel. [self-employed general maintenance worker; member of VFW Laurel Post No. 3685]
(From The Bellingham Herald, 26 Mar 1986) Submitted by Merrily Lawson.HENDRICKSON, Anna C., age 78, who resided at 2013 C St., passed away at her residence on Wednesday, Jan. 2, (1963) following a lingering illness. Mrs. Hendrickson resided in Bellingham for the past 57 years and was a member of the Lutheran Church. She leaves to survive two sons, Alfred Hendrickson of Bellingham and Carl Hendrickson of Yakima; her daughter, Mrs. Ethel Baker of Juneau, Alaska; one sister, Mrs. Agnes Ericsson of Bellingham; her brother, Knut Nyquist in Sweden; six grandchildren and seven great grandchildren. Rev. Evald E. Olsenius will conducted Funeral services on Monday, Jan. 7, at 2 p.m. in the Chapel of Bingham & Jerns Funeral Home, followed by cremation.
HENDRICKSON, Carl N., age 77, of 3025 Walnut Street, passed away in a local hospital, Monday, April 3, (1950). Mr. Hendrickson had been a resident of this community for the past 43 years and was a retired jeweler. Deceased had attended the Garden Street Methodist Church and leaves to survive his widow, Amanda M. at home; one son, Howard W., of Seattle; three daughters, Mrs. Beatrice Wright, of Bellingham, Mrs. Florence Leen, of Vacaville, Calif., and Miss Lillian Hendrickson, of Bremerton; four grandsons, and two brothers Severyn, of Alberta, Canada, and Theodore, of Sumas. The remains are at the funeral home of Hawlow-Hollingsworth where private services will be conducted by the Rev. Daniel E. Taylor, Thursday, April 6, at 3 p.m. Cremation.
HENDRICKSON, Caroline - Mrs. John Hendrickson, well-known Evergreen district resident, who was born in Norway eighty-five years ago, passed away Sunday evening, November 25, (1945). Surviving are the husband and a daughter, Mrs. Julia Moe, of Anacortes. Funeral services will be conducted from the Lutheran Free Church, of Ferndale, Thursday, November 29, at 1:30 p.m. with the Rev. C. J. Nestvold officiating. Interment will follow in Enterprise Cemetery under the direction of the Monroe Mortuary, of Ferndale.
HENDRICKSON, Clarence O. - Funeral service for Clarence O. "Rockey" Hendrickson, age 72, of 202 N. 34th St., will be Monday Jan. 30, at 1 p.m. at Jones Juneral Home with R. Fuhrman officiating. Interment Bay View Cemetery. Mr. Hendrickson passed away Thurs. Jan. 26, 1984. A Bellingham resident for the past 50 years, he is survived by 4 sisters, Evelyn, Doris both of Valley City, No. Dakota, Laura of Englevale, No. Dakota and Lillie of Michigan; numerous nieces & nephews including Larry Hendrickson & Tom Hendrickson, both of City; close friend & neighbor, Florence Baker. Services are pending by Jones Funeral Home.
HENDRICKSON, Daniel D. age 58 of 4619 Anderson Rd., Blaine died, Friday, January 22, 1982. He was a self employed Real Estate buyer & came to this are in 1965. Daniel was a Navy veteran serving in WWII & was a member of the American Legion & Eagles. He leaves to survive 3 sons, Rodney, Ronald & Rory all of Blaine; a daughter Robyn Emery of Bellingham; his parents Howard & Elma; 5 brothers, Eugene of Calif., Robert of Oregon, Donald, John & Charles all of Washington. 2 sisters, Helen McCammack of Blaine & Bonnie Baker of Seattle; 6 grandchildren. Funeral services will be held Wed. January 27, at 1 p.m. at his residence with Father Jack Buckalew officiating with interment in the Hillsdale Cemetery, Blaine. Calling hours will be Monday and Tuesday at the Jerns McKinney Chapel, Blaine, from 4 until 8 p.m.
HENDRICKSON, Dedrick A., age 86 years, who resided at 1937 Iron St., passed away in a local hospital Saturday, July 2nd, (1955) following a lingering illness. Mr. Hendrickson was a pioneer of Whatcom County having resided in this vicinity for the past 55 years, and was a member of the Lutheran Church in Norway. He leaves to survive his wife, Mrs. Louise Hendrickson; also four sons, Myer J. and Roy R., both of Bellingham; Sig E. of Idaho; Earl E. of Seattle; also four grandchildren and two great-grandchildren. The Rev. E. M. Butenshon will officiate at funeral services on Wed., July 6th at 2 p.m. within the Chapel of the Bingham-Dahlquist and Jerns Funeral Home. Interment Enterprise Cemetery.
HENDRICKSON, Frances G., 74, 5280 Northwest Rd., died Monday, (May 12, 1986). She was born Sept. 27, 1911, in Wythville, Va. Surviving are three sons, including John R. Hendrickson, of Bellingham, Harvey J. Hendrickson of British Columbia, and Robert L. Hendrickson of Appleton, Wis.; a daughter, JoAnne Magness, of Maryland; 15 grandchildren; and a sister, Virginia O. Martinsen, of Bellingham. A daughter, Virginia Evelyn Hendrickson, died earlier. Graveside services will be at 3 p.m. Thursday at Greenacres Memorial Park. Visitation hours will be from 5 p.m. to 8 p.m. Wednesday, and from 8 a.m. to 2 p.m. Thursday, at Jones Funeral Home.
HENDRICKSON, Gilbert C., age 63, of Orting, Wash., passed away in a local hospital Thursday, July 17, (1958). Mr. Hendrickson resided in Bellingham for 40 years prior to his going to Orting in 1953. He was a member of the Lutheran Church and of the Bellingham Chapter No. 19, R.A.V. Survivors are his widow, Grace, of Portland; three sisters, Mrs. Cora Haveland, of Seattle, Mrs. Caroline Sorenson and Mrs. Lenora Swan, both of Bellingham; one brother, Albert, of Sumas. The remains rest at the Jones Funeral Home where services will be conducted Wednesday, July 23, at 10:30 a.m. Final resting place Bay View Cemetery.
HENDRICKSON, Helen M., age 87, passed away May 6, 2005, in Bellingham. She was a graduate of St. Lukes School of Nursing and served in WWII and retired from St. Joseph Hospital after many years. Helen loved her summer home on Lopez Island, her dogs, fishing, clamming and every form of seafood. She also enjoyed her home on Northshore at Lake Whatcom. She had a variety of flowers and plants that bloomed all summer long. In years passed she was also a great bingo player. Helen is survived by her son Marc and his wife, Val; three grandchildren, Stephanie, Erica, Eric; sister-in-law, Masako Olson and also her close nephews and nieces. A Graveside service will be held on Wednesday, May 11, 2005, at 1:00 p.m. at Enterprise Cemetery in Ferndale with Rev. Glenn Newton officiating. Arrangements by Jerns Funeral Chapel and On-Site Crematorium, Sunset and James.
HENDRICKSON, Henry Conroy, age 64, Rt. No. 2, Ferndale, passed away at his home Wednesday, December 18, (1963). He had been a resident of Ferndale for the past 55 years. Survivors are numerous cousins including Ingulf Moldver of Bellingham, Peter Moldver of Tacoma, and Henrik Moldver of Everett. Funeral services will be conducted in Moles Funeral Home Monday, December 23, at 1:30 p.m. with Rev. E. P. Dreyer officiating. Final resting place Woodlawn Cemetery.
HENDRICKSON, Iva Myree, age 79, who resided at 1267 Runge Avenue, Blaine passed away at her residence on Sunday, February 20, 1983. She had been a resident of Blaine for the past 10 years and was a member of the Baptist-United Methodist Church, and of Eastern Star. She leaves to survive her husband, Reuben Hendrickson of Blaine; 1 daughter, Ruth Hughart of Colorado; 1 brother, Ted Pearce of Renton; 1 sister, Lula Harrison of Arizona; 1 grandchild. Services will be held at a later date. Cremation under the direction of Jerns-McKinney Funeral Chapel. [m. 1973 Alberta, CN]
(From The Westside Journal, March 2, 1983)HENDRICKSON, John A., age 77, who resided at 2013 C St., passed away in a local hospital on Tuesday, Dec. 26, (1961) following an extended illness. Mr. Hendrickson resided in Bellingham and vicinity for the past 54 years and was a retired farmer. He leaves to survive his wife, Anna C. at the family residence; two sons, Alfred of Bellingham, Carl of Yakima, also his daughter, Mrs. Ethel Baker of Juneau, Alaska; one brother, Henry Hendrickson of Bellingham; six grandchildren; four great-grandchildren. Rev. E. E. Olsenuis, pastor of the Faith Lutheran Church will officiate at funeral services on Friday, Dec. 29, at 2 o'clock in the chapel of Bingham and Jerns Funeral Home, followed by cremation.
HENDRICKSON, John Edwin - A graveside service for John Edwin Hendrickson of San Clemente, Calif., will be at 11 a.m. Thursday at Enterprise Cemetery with the Rev. Lawrence Guderian officiating. Mr. Hendrickson died Friday, Jan. 10, 1997, in Mission Community Hospital in Mission Viejo, Calif. He was 41. Born Nov. 20, 1955, to Alfred and Helen Olson Hendrickson in Bellingham, he graduated from Sehome High School in 1974 and from Western Washington University in 1978. Mr. Hendrickson served in the U.S. Navy for four years and worked at Diablo Nuclear Plant in San Luis Obispo, Calif., for 13 years. Survivors include his mother and brother Mark Hendrickson, both of Bellingham. Arrangements are by Jerns-LeVeck Funeral Chapel.
HENDRICKSON, John R. - Funeral services for John R. Hendrickson Sr., age 72, of 1342 Orleans St., will be held, Tuesday, October 5, 1982, 1:30 p.m. at the Jones Funeral Home, with Mr. Paul Elvig officiating. Mr. Hendrickson passed away Thurs. Sept. 30, 1982. He is survived by his wife Frances; 4 children, Mrs. Joanne & husband Vernon Magness of Bel Air, Maryland, John R. Hendrickson Jr., Harvey J. Hendrickson & wife Gwen of Vancouver Island and Robert Lee Hendrickson & wife June of Wisconsin; 9 grandchildren. Mr. Hendrickson moved to Bellingham 6 years ago from Bel Air, Maryland where he had been a resident for 25 years. Mr. Hendrickson had his doctorate of Science in Chemistry & Engineering. He has been employed by Utah-Idaho Sugar Co., 1933-1935; Calif & Haw. Sugar Reg. Co., 1936; Standard Oil of Calif. 1936-1938; Colgate Palm. co., 1938-1942; U. of Calif. Rad. Lab. 1942-1943; Union Carbine Co., 1943-1949;l Chem. & Rad. Lab U.S. Army, 1949-1956; The RCA Div. Electronics, 1956-1968; Explosives Lab, U.S. Army, 1968-1976. His professional associations were with the Am. Inst. of Chemist, Emeritus Fellow and was a member of Sigma XI. Real estate, sports, coin collecting, were hobbies & retirement activities. Jones Funeral Home.
HENDRICKSON, Lilly M., age 85 who resided at 1500 Victor Street, passed away in a local hospital Sunday, November 23, 1980. She had been a resident of this area for the past 57 years and was a member of the Faith Lutheran Church. She leaves t survive 1 son, Roy Hendrickson of Wenatchee; 1 daughter, Inga Ellis of California; 6 grandchildren. Funeral services will be held Tuesday, November 25 at 2 p.m. at the Faith Lutheran Church with Rev. Richard Christensen officiating followed by interment in Bay View Cemetery. Under the direction of Veroske, Jerns & LeVeck Funeral Chapel. [b. Aug. 14, 1895 Sweden; m. Jan. 31, 1926 Henry C.]
HENDRICKSON, Lorraine Maria, formerly of Bellingham, died of a heart attack Sunday, Sept. 15, 1996. She was 40. A private service will be held. Born Sept. 27, 1955 to Margaret and Don Hendrickson in Plainfield, NJ, she attended school there After moving to Washington in 1974, Ms. Hendrickson lived in Lynnwood and Bellingham. She moved to California earlier this year. Survivors include her parents of Bellingham and brother Stephan of Everett.
(From The Bellingham Herald, 18 Sep 1996) Submitted by Merrily Lawson.HENDRICKSON, Louise, age 80, of 1937 Iron St., passed away in a local hospital, Tuesday, Dec. 8, (1959). She had been a resident of Ferndale for 20 years and for the past 35 years had lived in Bellingham. She was a member of the Lutheran Church. Surviving relatives include four sons, Myer J. of Bellingham, Earl of Seattle, James of Bellingham and Sigwald of Klamath, Calif.; four grandchildren, four great-grandchildren. The remains rest at the Jones Funeral Home where services will be conducted by Pastor E. M. Buthanshon, Thursday, Dec. 10, at 1 p.m. Final resting place Enterprise Cemetery.
HENDRICKSON, Luella Hester, of 1401 W. North St., died Sat. March 14, 1981. She was a previous member of St. John's Lutheran Church; preceded in death by her husband Myer Hendrickson in 1978 and is survived by 1 son, LeRoy Zeebuyth of City. Graveside service Wed March 18, 1 p.m. at Woodlawn Cemetery. Arrangements by Jones Funeral Home.
From The Bellingham Herald, 16 Mar 1981) Submitted by Merrily Lawson.HENDRICKSON, Myer, age 76, of 1401 North St., passed away Fri., Oct. 13, 1978. Mr. Hendrickson had resided in B'ham for many years & was a member of St. John's Lutheran Church. He leaves to survie his wife, Luella of the family home, step son, Roy Zeibuyth; 1 brother, Earl Hendrickson of Portland. Graveside services will be conducted Mon. Oct. 16th at 1:30 p.m. in Woodlawn Cemetery with Rev. Neal Snider officiating under the direction of Westford Funeral Home.
HENDRICKSON, Reed G., ATC, USN Ret., of Oak Harbor, WA died in Seattle on Dec. 6, 2004. He was born July 29, 1954 in Cheyenne, WY to Grant and Lylias Hendrickson. He graduated from Bellingham High School in 1972. Reed served in the U.S. Navy, retiring as a Chief. His military service included service in Vietnam and the Gulf War. Reed loved to cook, especially barbecuing, he also loved to fish and dance. Reed was an avid sports watcher and made sure to cheer for the M's and Seahawks. He was an active member of the American Legion and the NRA. His quick wit, sense of humor and selfless personality will be greatly missed. His quick wit, sense of humor and selfless personality will be greatly missed. He was preceded in death by his father in 1970. He is survived by his mother Lylias of Bellingham, sisters Jana (Donis) Jeffs of Sedro Woolley and Rae Ann (David) Westman of Bellingham, partner Diane Starker of Oak Harbor and nieces Amy (Tim) Buecking, Leanne Gentry and Kristin Westman all of Bellingham. Family Graveside Services, with full military honors presented by the American Legion Post #7, will be held on Wed., Dec. 15. A public Memorial Gathering will be held Wed. Dec. 15th at 2 p.m. at Westford's Broadway Hall, 1300 Broadway. Westford Funeral Home & Cremation Service Broadway & Eldridge.
HENDRICKSON, Sigwold - World War II army veteran Sigwold Hendrickson, 79, of 409 York St., died Thursday (April 7, 1988) in Bellingham. Mr. Hendrickson, a retired logger, millworker and carpenter, was a member of Alaska Fisherman's Union. Survivors include two sons, Richard Hendrickson and Ronald Scrimscher of Bellingham; a brother, Earl Hendrickson of Portland, Ore.; and five grandchildren. Graveside services will be at 11 a.m. Tuesday at Enterprise Cemetery with the Rev. Richard Talley officiating. Arrangements are by Westford Funeral Home.
(From The Bellingham Herald, 8 Apr 1988) Submitted by Merrily Lawson.HENDRICKSON, Theodore, age 74 years, of Sumas, passed away in a local hospital Thursday, April 3, (1958). He had resided in Sumas since 1907 and operated a jewelry store. He was a member of the Sumas Masonic Lodge. He leave to survive his wife Bertha; one sister-in-law and several nieces and nephews. Funeral services will be conducted Monday, April 7, at 2 p.m. in the Chapel of the Gillies Funeral Home in Sumas with Rev. Carl Muhr officiating. Masonic services will be held at the final resting place, Sumas Cemetery.
HENDRICKSON, Woody - Graveside services for Woody, age 65 of 1201 E. Maplewood, will be Thurs. Aug. 20, 1 p.m. at Greenacres Memorial Park, with R. L. Christensen, pastor officiating. Mr. Hendrickson passed away Tues. Aug. 18, 1981. He is survived by 2 brothers, Art & wife Anna Hendrickson of City, Roy & wife Robbie Hendrickson of Detroit, Michigan; 3 sisters, Thelma & husband Willard Dix of City, Mildred & husband Blaine Leonard of Shelton, Alice & husband Al Hanson of Hadlock, Wa. He had been a lifetime resident of this community and was a WWII U.S. Army Veteran. Jones Funeral Home. [b. Sept. 2, 1915]
HENDRIX, Dallas F. - Sedro Wooolley - Services for Dallas F. Hendrix, 37, will be held 3 p.m. Wednesday at Lemley Mortuary here with burial at Sedro Woolley Union Cemetery. Mr. Hendrix died Sept. 26, (1975) in Wenatchee of natural causes. Mr. Hendrix had been employed in logging and construction. He is survived by a daughter, Erica Hendrix of Aberdeen; his mother, Helen York of Bellingham, two sisters, Betty DeWitt of Sedro Woolley and Joan Parker of Lyman.
HENDRY, Gilbert R. "Gib" age 80, of Bellingham, passed away Thursday Aug. 11, 1994 at St. Joseph Hospital. He is survived by his wife Maude; daughter-in-law Shirley Hendry; granddaughter, Heidi Hendry; grandson, John Hendry; and great grandson, Joseph Hendry. At his request no services will be held. Cremation. Jones-Moles Funeral Home & Cremation Service.
HENDRY, Reginald John - A family service with burial of ashes will be held in British Columbia for Reginald John Hendry. Mr. Hendry, age 86, of 3615 McAlpine Road, passed away Monday, July 14, (1986) in Blaine. He was born May 8, 1900, in Liverpool, England, and had lived in Blaine for the last 5 1/2 years. He was a retired sports fisherman and he owned his own charter boat service. He was a lifetime member of the Eagles in Gig Harbor, and past commodore at the Totem Yacht Club. Survivors include one daughter, Audrey Beaman of Virginia, and one grandson, Ron Beaman of British Columbia. Arrangements by Jerns McKinney Funeral Chapel and Crematorium.
(From The Westside Journal, July 28, 1986)HENGI, Godfried, age 84 years, passed away at a local hospital Friday, December 26, (1952) following a lingering illness. He had been a resident of Bellingham for the past 42 years. Mr. Hengi had no surviving relatives. Funeral services will be conducted Tuesday, December 30, at 2 p.m. within the Chapel of the Bingham Dahlquist-Jerns Funeral Home with the Rev. Canon E. B. Smith, officiating. Interment, Woodlawn Cemetery.
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