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Richard HENDRIK Obituary
He was a native of Plano, Texas, and had been a Hampton resident since 1985.
Richard was a Tactical Aircraft Maintenance Technician and retired from the Air Force in 1991 as CMSgt. after 30 years of service. He was a veteran of Vietnam and was awarded many ribbons and citations. Upon retiring from the military, he continued his career and worked for Raytheon as an Aircraft Maintenance Supervisor from 1992 to 2006. He was a member of the Peninsula Volkswagen Club, and he enjoyed his 1969 Beetle.
Surviving members of his family include his wife of 46 years, Wendy Hendrik; daughter, Paula Dale and Michael Hurst; son, Richard Hendrik; granddaughter, Harley Hurst; mother, Juanita Hendrik; one brother and one sister. Richard is also survived by his many furry and faithful companions.
The family will receive friends Wednesday evening, Dec. 30, 2009, from 7 to 8:30 p.m. at Parklawn-Wood Funeral Home. A service celebrating Richard's life will be held Thursday afternoon, Dec. 31, at 1 p.m. at the funeral home. Interment, with military honors, will be in Parklawn Memorial Park.
Friends are encouraged to visit www.parklawn-woodfh.com to share memories of condolence with the family.
Arrangements are under the care of Parklawn-Wood Funeral Home, 2551 N. Armistead Avenue, Hampton. View and post condolences on our online guestbook at dailypress.com/guestbooks.
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Memories and Condolences
for Richard HENDRIK
January 15, 2010
Wendy and Family, I was shocked to hear of Richard's passing. Jan and 'D'
relayed the news to me in my birthday card. I extend my heartfelt sympathy and wish you all the best as you handle his absence. He isn't far away.
He is as close in your hearts as he
always was, just not visible. He will not be forgotten in our neighborhood.
You all are special folks and I will
hold the friendship of Verell Street's
& Little Farms Ave. people forever.
Love,
Addie
Christine (Nemergut) Durham
December 30, 2009
Paula, Ricky & Mrs. Hendrik I am truly sorry for your loss.
Tracey Eldridge
December 29, 2009
I was very sad to hear the news about Richard, I will remember him working in his yard, tinkering with the VW, and many other fond memories of him. He will be missed on Verell street, My Symathy goes out to Wendy, Paula and Rick and the rest of his family. Stay Strong and keep the Memories Alive.
Dexter Brown
December 28, 2009
To the family of my dearest buddy.My heart is broken over Richard's death.I am unable to face your sadness..even to think about it or to admit it to myself. We had 15 years of unbeatable friendship .The thoughts of not having him around is too much for me.My thanks to you for sharing him with me and for accepting me as he did..as a family member , unconditionally. D.Brown
Michele King
December 28, 2009
Our hearts are sadden and our deepest sympathy goes out to the Hendrik family.
Will, Michele, and Andrew King
JAN BROWN
December 28, 2009
Whenever I needed help of any nature..from killing a mouse in my house..and another mouse in my house (this tine with his work gloves on)or climbing through a window to unlock a door, computer help, or just to chit-chat and offer advice, Richard was willing.He was a #1 neighborand friend.Like my husband Dexter ,his death has left a sadness and an emptiness felt only by those who loved him.To his precious family: The last conversation I had with Richard was about his new granddaughter, Harley.His response to my comments about this beautiful baby eas.."Ihope she always stays this sweet and innocent and will know that I love her!" No doubt she felt the love in his arms as he held her and n his eyes as headored her This was the kind of wonderful person he was.
Trey Sellman
December 28, 2009
Wendy, Paula, Harley, Mike, and Rick
We are so sorry for your loss. Rich is the definition of what a man should be: a loving husband, father, Grandfather, son, brother, neighbor, and friend. We only knew Rich for a brief time, in comparison, but we considered him a special person and a wonderful neighbor. We will all miss him very much. Our thoughts are with you all in your time of grief. May your memories bring you comfort.
Sincerely,
Trey, Rhiannon, and Isabelle
DEXTER BROWN
December 28, 2009
Our friendship began when I drove my VW past his VW to my new home in his neighborhood.He toasted me as "his twin brother and one true friend"at my wedding.We had the same birthdays, drove VW'S and shared the same enthusiasm for engines! We spent many hours in the heat and cold "playing" with them.I will always remember my spunky, little brother and will keep the image of him lovingly and dutifully taking care of his household.DEXTER D. BROWN
Carolyn Jobst
December 28, 2009
Wendy,Paula,Rick,Mike,& his angel Harley
We are from our hearts sorry for the loss of a man that was one of a kind. We will all miss him so much in ways only his family and dear friends will know. Richard was the heart of our neighborhood. We are having a very heart breaking time thinking of all of our wonderful memories of a great man whom I am going to miss, a good friend, a caring and gentle man whom would do and be there for anything anyone would need. I know he was for me. My heart has a big hole in it for his loss. We loved him as a friend and the BEST neighbor anyone one be greatful to have. God Bless all of you because I know the loss we feel I can only imagine yours. Wendy We are so sorry, Richard was your man. I'm just thinking niw of you and him on the swing on our porch, Paula you remember that's real love one of a kind. Paula I know you were daddy's girl, how lucky could any daughter be to have hime as a father.And as for you Mike he was the closest to a father-in-law as any man could have how lucky is that and a best friend too. Rick we are so sorry for your loss as an only son that has to be such a loss to you. And lets not leave out his two little buddies that stayed at his feet, they will miss him so.
we love you guys Michael, Carolyn & Bunny
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