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Milton Hendricks Obituary
December 5, 1931
January 10, 2014
Milton James Hendricks Jr, 82, passed away peacefully on Jan. 10 in Yuma, AZ. He was born December 5, 1931 in Garland, UT to parents Faye Bowcutt Watson and Milton James Hendricks Sr.
His family moved to Sparks when he was in the 9th grade. He attended Sparks High School and was a member of the 1948 football team that is often remembered in local athletic memoribilia. He married his high school sweetheart, Dorothy Wilson in 1948, and they were married until her death in 2005. Milton was an honest hard working family man. He had a variety of jobs, often two at a time. He retired from the Sparks Police Department after 20 years of service in 1984. He moved to Portola, California and spent his winters in Yuma, Arizona. He and Dotty loved family and friends, camping, ATVing, crafts, cooking and Boise State Football, where their grandson was the quarterback. They established a remarkable recreational property in Plumas County, known to many as Miltsville, USA. This enchanting private camp spot has been enjoyed by the entire family and many friends for some forty years and continues to be a favorite place where great memories are made.
Milt enjoyed a simple good life and a long retirement. He will be missed very much by a family that was happy and proud to have loved "Big Gramps". We had that special family dynamic, that if you know one of us, you know the whole family! He will be cremated in Yuma, Arizona, and he will join his wife and greatgranddaughter, Torey, in a beautiful peaceful little meadow at Miltsville in the spring.
He was preceeded in death by his parents and his loving wife, Dorothy Hendicks . He is survived by brother, Jay Dee Hendricks of St. George Utah; sister, DeAnna Farris of Fernley; daughter, Carol Bender (James); son, Bart Hendricks (Daylene); grandchildren, Chad Bender (Susie Heuer), Brandee Ambrosia (Jeff), Barton Hendricks (Kelly), and Dayton Hendricks; and great grandchildren, Payton, Sydnee, Alexis, Kennedy, Christina and Record. He also leaves behind a number of brother and sister in-laws, numerous nieces and nephews, the entire Dayton family, and friends and families surrounding Miltsville.
A memorial will be held at a later date.
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Memories and Condolences
for Milton Hendricks
Richard & Patricia Hanson
January 12, 2022
Rest in peace my friend
Kenneth and Diana McNeal
January 27, 2019
Milt was a great person with a kind and gentle heart for his family. We knew Milt for a few years and shared many memorable times with him, especially our ATV rides, one in particular the Gerlach ride. We went over 80 miles and he kept right up, but found out later he was dealing with issues, but never complained. We knew him for a short time but he made us feel like we knew him for a lifetime and he treated us like family. We miss you and thank you "for the memories".
Brian Givani
January 24, 2019
Uncle Milt
We really miss you.. Love you.
March 26, 2014
What a great man. MISSED ALWAYS
Dean Matter no
March 26, 2014
What a great man. The Dean Matteoni family
March 26, 2014
Bart and Family so sorry to here about your dad
.Will never forget the rides to our pop Warner games in the back of his blue truck.Glad I GOT to visit him in Yuma.
Lo
Dayton Hendricks
February 10, 2014
I would like to offer an additional thank you from the Hendricks Family to all of you who have signed this guest book and left wonderful heartfelt messages. Milt's spiritual presence, much like Grandma Dot's, will remain strong in the family and throughout the "forrest". I miss you Gramps!
February 5, 2014
Milt will be missed by all. We were lucky to spend time with him and he always had time for his extended family!! Steve, Susie, Tyler and Riley Givani
Brian Givani
January 28, 2014
Hendricks Family,
Our deepest, heartfelt condolences to each of you during this sad time. Uncle Milt will always be remembered as a devoted family man.
Much love to all, Brian & Michele Givani
John Fosmo. ( Fos )
January 27, 2014
I dearly loved Uncle Milt, as I soon refered to him.. When I started at Sparks P.D. In 1973 I was just a kid, who looked up to Uncle Milt!! He was always bigger than life, a joy to be around!! I always felt he was a rock for me while trying to learn how to be a good Police Officer!! I hadn't seen Uncle Milt in many, many years but he was always one who once you knew him, was one of your dearest friends for life!!! I retired from Sparks P.D. In 1983, worked in Oklahoma in Law Enforcement 4 years, then finished my career with Elko S.O. In 2011.. With over 37 years.. Uncle Milt was someone to be emulated as he was many young officers role model for many many years!! I will carry his wonderful memory, his wonderful laugh and intimidating presents with me until my Lord and Savior also calls me Home.. God Bless Uncle Milt, thanks for all the lives you touched!! You made this Godless world a better place, thanks for the wonderful memories, that no one can take away!! God Bless his Family and countless friends!!
Ken and Diana McNeal
January 24, 2014
Carol, Jimmie and family,
We new your Dad for a short
while but came to love and
adore him. Every ride, dinner, party or poker game was extra special because of your Dad.
We will always love, miss and
never ever forget him.
Thanks for sharing Dad with us.!!!!!!
Ernie and Nita Givani
January 22, 2014
The memory of Milt will always be with us.He was like a big brother to me and my brothers and sisters.Dottie always spoke so highly of him,she adored him.When Ernie went to Vietnam we rented a house in Sparks. Milt always checked on me and our children. He made us feel safe and secure.GOD BLESS THE HENDRICKS FAMILY.
annie
January 22, 2014
My thoughts and prayers are with you in your time of grief. May your memories bring you comfort.
Bart Hendricks
January 21, 2014
It has been almost two weeks since our dear Milt passed. I know I speak for my family when I say that my father was a true mans man. He was tough when he needed to be and yet was quick to offer a shoulder to cry on. He is still very much loved and respected by my wife Daylene and I and our two boys. I would like to take this opportunity and thank all of you who have shared warm thoughts and memories of this great man. All of the entries are greatly appreciated and I will continue to look forward to the kind words added to this guest book by all those who Milt has touched in some way. Thanks again to all and most importantly, Thank You Dad.
Milt Hendricks family
January 21, 2014
We can not express how much these comments mean to our family. Thank you so much.
Michael Tindall
January 20, 2014
My deepest sympathy Carol so sorry for your father's passing
Big Gramps. I will always cherish the times and memories of you and Grams.
Lil' Bart Hendricks
January 20, 2014
Big Gramps! Love you and will cherish the great memories with and Grams.
Lil' Bart Hendricks
January 20, 2014
Big Gramps! I have so many great memories with you and Grams. Love you and will forever cherish the memories of you two.
Lil' Bart Hendricks
January 20, 2014
Bob Fregoso
January 19, 2014
My condolences to the family on Milt's passing. I recall our first meeting while he was working at the Sparks jail when Mark Crosby, Marshals Office, took me there to meet him. We became good friends and he ran a "tight ship" and knew everything that was going on. He was a great source of information and a good friend. I have thought of him often. I will pray for the family and my friend Milt.
Chick & Pat Hanson
January 19, 2014
We haven't seen Milt in several years, but when Chick worked for Sparks, he and Milt were good friends. Bart often carpooled with Chick when both were working for the city. Our prayers and thoughts are with the entire family. He was a wonderful man and will be missed by all who knew him.
Richard Hunter
January 19, 2014
While I was married to Carol, I couldn't have asked for a better father-in-law. Lot's of happy memories.
January 19, 2014
Milt and I were classmates at SHS. I haven't seen Milt for years, but I remember him well. A good guy. Sad to hear of his passing.
Best regards to the family, Charles Burke, Sparks High School, 1949.
Mike Cardella
January 19, 2014
Few people can point to one man and say "You changed my life". The reason I became a cop was Milt. His example, the way he carried himself. The cop across the street that treated me so fairly when I messed up.
Bart and family: The memories that make your cry today are the same memories that will make you laugh tomorrow.
Gary and Shellie Freshour
January 18, 2014
We will miss our dear Milt like we do our dear Dottie. We were blessed to have shared Miltsville West and South with them for many many wonderful years. We were so lucky in that they kind of adopted us in the early years. How cool is that! Plus we get to play with the real kids and grandkids.
January 18, 2014
He added so much to our lives. Our family will always love and miss him. The property will always hold great memories of him and all he did for us just by being himself.
the Buchholz fam.
Tom & Nancy Connolly
January 18, 2014
Such a great guy. He will be missed. We will treasure our memories of time spent with him and his family.
January 18, 2014
52 years of my life included this gruff-looking man. Yet he was a softy inside and as generous as they come. He was loved by so many for so long. I will cherished my memories of Milt and Dotty and will talk about them often at the "property" this summer and continue to talk about them both for the rest of my life with both laughter and tears. I am so lucky to have had Mr. And Mrs. Milton Hendricks throughout the majority of my life as mentors and friends.
Danny and Kim Schul
January 18, 2014
Uncle Milt you were an amazing man! Your family is proof of that! Will always remember our Thanksgivings we had!
Wayne & JaNann Lewis
January 18, 2014
He was the best guy! Family first, friends second and we will miss him a lot.
Lori Bellamy
January 18, 2014
Uncle Milt, You were always such a dear, sweet, kind and loving man. We will all miss you. But, we will NEVER forget the many wonderful memories. Rest in Peace! With Love, Lori, Cameron, Mitchell an Amanda Bellamy
January 18, 2014
Milt will always be in my memory. What a wonderful guy. Patrick F. Cunneen.
Paul Barton
January 18, 2014
Milt and I spent several times as the only two in the forest. I will miss him greatly as will Margot and his adopted grand children (they adopted him)Nicole nd Rex. Our heart goes out to all of the family and friends.
Carole DeAngeli
January 18, 2014
Milt left a legacy of family, friends and love. He will be deeply missed by all who knew him. Our condolences to all Milt's family.
Jay Dee and Milt Hendricks
Jay Dee Hendricks
January 16, 2014
In addition to being my big brother, Milt was also my life-long best friend. Since I was born in a small farming community at our Grandmother's house, Milt was right there (under the bed) during my birth. He has been my idol and champion from day one. I will miss him!
January 16, 2014
Milt was a kind, caring and gentle man. We are so blessed to have known him. We so enjoyed his stories of the years he spent in Sparks. The 'forest' will not be the same without him.
Brenda and Randy Schweitzer
Robert Jackson
January 15, 2014
May your hearts soon be filled with wonderful memories of joyful times together as you celebrate a life well lived.
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