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Sean Henderson Obituary
Henderson
Aug. 13, 1959 - Oct. 24, 2016
MISHAWAKA - Sean “Mike” Henderson, 57, of Mishawaka, IN, passed away at 3:45 a.m. Monday, October 24, 2016 at Hospice House, following a lengthy battle with lung cancer. Sean came into this world fighting and went out fighting.
He was born on August 13, 1959 to Charles B. and Judith A. (Smead) Henderson in South Bend, IN, and was a lifelong area resident.
Sean graduated in 1977 from Clay High School in South Bend. He was formerly employed with Sun Valley Recreational Vehicles in Nappanee, IN, where he worked for five years as an Air Conditioning Technician.
Sean is survived by his mother, Judie (Maynard “Lee”) Tamlyn of Elkhart, IN; his father, Charles (Sandra) Henderson of South Bend, IN; sisters, Tracy (Mike) Franks; Lynn Hartzke; Debbie (Chuck) Dougall; Suzi (Todd) Weaver; Maggie Henderson; Jacquie (Michael) Coffel; and Kim Clark ; brothers, James (Kathy) Henderson; John (Marilyn) Henderson; Charles Henderson; Frank (Juanita) Fairchild; Scott (Joyce) Fairchild; Donald “J.R.” Fairchild, Jr.; Kent (Dawn) Waggoner; David Henderson; Jeffery Coffel; James Coffel; and Todd (Cynthia) Tamlyn; his “daughter”, Rosemary Straub and her three children, Landon, Peyton, and Grayson ; lifelong friends, Donald and Robert Gross; and many beloved nieces & nephews.
He was preceded in death by his dad, Donald Fairchild, Sr.; two sisters, Beth Clark; Terri Franklin; three brothers, Thomas, Dean, and Robert Henderson.
Mike was a talented musician who loved writing music, singing, and playing guitar. He played in the band “Nobody You Know”. Mike also enjoyed motorcycles and cars, especially Studebakers. He had a wonderful sense of humor and made everyone smile.
Visitation will be from 9-11 a.m. Thursday, October 27, 2016 at the West Side Church of Christ, 22987 W. Edison Road, South Bend, IN, where a funeral service will follow at 11:00 a.m. Thursday in the church, with Jon McCann officiating. Burial will follow in Mount Pleasant Cemetery.
In lieu of flowers, contributions may be made to Sean's family, c/o Kaniewski Funeral Home, 3545 N. Bendix Drive, South Bend, IN 46628 to help defray funeral expenses; or the Hospice Foundation, Supporting Center for Hospice Care, 501 Comfort Place, Mishawaka, IN 46545.
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Memories and Condolences
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WILLIAM MCDOWELL
October 27, 2016
Until we meet again my friend
Peg (Browning) Johnson
October 26, 2016
Pudge may my candle light your way home, Until we meet again my dear friend
Peg (Browning) Johnson
October 26, 2016
Our sincere condolences on the loss of Mike (Pudge) he was a amazing friend when we reconnected on facebook it was like we never lost touch. We talked about going on's in our lives and family & friends. We would talk about the good old days growing up together. You will be greatly missed by everyone that had the pleasure of knowing you my dear friend
Chuck & Diana Schosker
October 26, 2016
Ride free my friend. You will be missed by all.
Ronnie and Kathy Eskridge
October 26, 2016
Sending our condolences. So sorry for your loss. Keeping all of you in our prayers.
Andrea (Roof) Bouziane
October 26, 2016
Uncle Pudge, you are so loved and will be missed. You always knew how to make me smile. Forever in my heart! Love you
Stephanie (Straub) Doolittle
October 26, 2016
Uncle Mike, what can I say.
We all love you so much. You came into our lives, became amazing friends with my dad. That was that, you were Uncle Mike, I remember waking up in the mornings and you and dad would be having coffee before work and watching TeleTubbies with my Sama Bama.
You helped heal my sister ( Mary) and my son (Kyle AKA Jake) from the emptiness that was left with the loss of dad. I am FOREVER grateful for that.
You will always be with me and my kids, and never ever forgotten. My grandchildren will absolutely now who Uncle Mike is.
Love and peace always.
Maggie Henderson
October 25, 2016
RIP Mike even though we never met in person we talked once on the phone and lots on FB you will be missed love your little sister Maggie
Becki Hale hessling
October 25, 2016
Judy and family I'm sorry for your loss your all in my prayers
Suzi and Todd Weaver
October 24, 2016
Mike,
I still remember the first time we reconnected after years apart.
I am so glad we got to know each other again. The Late night video chats were the best and we talked about so much.
Rest easy now you are pain free. Tom and all the others were waiting for you. Please give my momma a hug for me. Always in my heart I love you❤
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