Wade Henry Obituary

Anchorage resident Wade Cheslin Henry, 75, died July 22, 2007, at home after a long battle with leukemia.
A memorial service will be at noon Friday at First Baptist Church, 10th Avenue and L Street, with a reception following for friends and family. A service and burial will be Sunday in Fairland, Okla.
Wade was born May 26, 1932, in Wapanucka, Okla., to Robert and Irene Henry. He graduated from Ardmore High School in Ardmore, Okla., in 1950. He attended Oklahoma Baptist University on a track scholarship and graduated in 1954. After serving two years in the U.S. Army, he attended Washington University in St. Louis, earning a master's degree in hospital administration.
After serving an internship at Barnes Hospital in St. Louis, he was hospital administrator in hospitals in Indiana, Arizona, Louisiana and Kentucky. He served in the Public Health Service from 1976 until retiring in 1998 as executive officer of the Navajo Area Indian Health Service and as director of contract health services for the Alaska area.
Wade was a lifeguard and swimming teacher during his high school and college years. He and his wife, Marilyn, were owners and operators of Gallup Emergency Medical Services in Gallup, N.M. This was the first paramedic level of emergency services for McKinley County. He and Marilyn were coordinators for volunteers in Alaska for Alaska Baptist Convention for five years. He has been on the board of directors for Genesis Recovery Services Inc. for 18 years and had been a member and deacon of First Baptist Church in Anchorage since coming to Alaska in 1984.
Survivors are his wife, Marilyn Cole Henry; daughter, Cynthia Lyn Wilson; son-in-law, Mart; grandchildren, Michal, Andrew and Daniel, all of Anchorage; son, Daniel Cole Henry; daughter-in-law, DaLeah; granddaughter, Fernell of Albuquerque; son, Maj. Stuart Wade Henry; daughter-in-law, Linda; grandchildren, Joshua and Joseph, both serving in Iraq, Jonathon, Hannah, Sarah, Rachel, and Caleb of Fort Benning, Ga.; and two brothers, Dr. Robert R. Henry of Dallas and Benn Henry of Bellevue, Wash.
In lieu of flowers, people may contribute to the Heifer Project at www.heifer.org or the American Bible Society at www.bibles.com. Wade's concern was for both body and soul.

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Published by Anchorage Daily News on Jul. 25, 2007.

Memories and Condolences
for Wade Henry

11 Entries

Samuel Cohen

February 16, 2025

I know it's been a long time since his passing in 2007 and now in 2025 but I never got a chance to say goodbye. The day of his funeral I went to his funeral. I was the only one on my pew I felt like he came to my pew and sat down next to me. Then later that evening when I was at the place I was staying I felt that he was in the chair opposite me. I felt his presence in the room until 11 oclock and it seemed he left with an angel. None of this fits with my Jewish beliefs but this is what I experienced. Wade Henry became my friend at a time when I had no friends to speak of. He was a good person a good friend, and the world needs more people like Wade Henry.

Aneida Alexander

July 19, 2023

Dearest Marilyn, I am so sorry for your loss. Wade was a great man of service and I am sure he was welcomed into the arms of Jesus with great joy on both sides. I loved his sense of humor and grin - what a fun guy to be around, one who encouraged all he met, calling all of us alongside him to service to our Lord. Bless you and your family. With love, Aneida Alexander

James Coles

July 30, 2007

I hated to here this news.

Victoria Busig

July 27, 2007

Dear Marilyn, I miss Wade and his smile and his wonderful sense of humor. I'll miss arranging for he and you to have the best window seat at our Wednesday Night Fellowships. I'll miss the excitement on his face when he dug through my candy jar looking for the cinnamon candies. I'll always treasure the cinnamon candy necklace he gave me as pay back for those he had eaten. I'll miss all that but treasure those memories always. He is not dead, He is alive with Jesus! ( I read the article in the Messenger ) I love you, Victoria

MIKHAIL BUKHARIN

July 26, 2007

I WAS SADDENED BY HIS DEATH,AT LEAST WE WILL BE ABLE TO SEE HIM IN HEAVEN. HE WAS A VERY GOOD FRIEND . HIS ABSENCE WILL BE FELT BY ALL WHO KNEW HIM. I AM GLAD THAT HE WAS MY FRIEND.

Ted Haycraft

July 26, 2007

I am so sad to hear about Mr. Henry's passing (I got the news last night from Mrs. Stocks).

A few years ago I was bummed out that I had missed meeting up with him and Mrs. Henry when they were last in town (good ol' Evansville) but we did speak on the phone and it was great to hear from him. I do hope you know that eventhough it's been such a long time that I've both seen and talk with all of you that you have a special place in my heart & mind and my love & thoughts go out to you...

TED!!!

Aneida Alexander

July 25, 2007

Dearest Marilyn and family, it seems like the sun is shining a little less brightly today without Wade's warm smile to assist it. It is a bittersweet event when a saint goes home to the Lord however I have been smiling as I think of the faces around the banquet table of the Lord as they welcome Wade: Dad, Mike McKay, Gene Damron, Forrest and Sy, the Himes, the Evans, and all the others who await us. What a wonderful day that will be! Love to you all.

Trisha Jones

July 25, 2007

Thank you Wade and Marilyn for your loving guidance and wisdom. We will miss Wade's sage wit and warm smile, but his spirit is actively embossed in our memories. Our deep condolence to you Marilyn and all of your family. Our Love, Race, Trisha and Trent Jones (Anchorage First Baptist friends)

Michelle Johnson

July 25, 2007

Cynthia and Mart, We just wanted to let you know that our prayers go out to you and your family at this difficult time. Please let us know if we can do anything for you. God bless,
Wayne and Michelle Johnsons

Debra Marconi Gritman

July 25, 2007

Dear Family, I am truly saddened to hear of Wade's passing, but knowing that he is now with our heavenly father makes the grief a little lighter. I worked with Wade at the Alaska Area Native Hospital, I made his travel arrangements. He had a wonderful soul, and I will miss him greatly. May God be with you all to give you peace, courage and the knowledge to know that he is carrying all of you right now in his hands.

Tom Birdinground

July 25, 2007

My best regards to the family. Wade was a gentleman, I worked with Mr. Henry at the Alaska Area Office.

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