TODD HENDRICKSON

Todd Hendrickson was born in Fresno, CA, on September 17, 1958, to his parents, Al and Maryann Hendrickson. After a courageous battle with pancreatic cancer, he passed away peacefully at home with his family on Thursday, March 22, 2018, at the age of 59. He graduated from Bullard High School in 1977, attended Cal Poly San Luis Obispo, where he graduated with a degree in Agri Business. He was a member of the Phi Kappa Psi fraternity. Todd was a well respected and successful real estate appraiser. He established Hendrickson Appraisal. Todd met the love of his life, Cathy Richardson, at a Garth Brooks concert. They were happily married for 15 years. He loved being a husband and father. Todd was a ski instructor at China Peak in his 20s. He continued to be an avid skier and took pride and joy in teaching his son. Todd spent winters skiing, and his summers with family and friends at his cabin where he enjoyed sailing, boating, fishing, ATV riding, and entertaining. Todd cherished spending time with his son, teaching him, and sharing his love of Huntington Lake. He also enjoyed hunting. He was an excellent marksman and competed in shotgun sports and went on many hunting trips with friends. Todd was a loyal friend, caring son, brother, and uncle. His devotion to his family, his kindness, wisdom, and generosity touched all those who were privileged to know him, and he will be missed by all. A special thanks to Cathy's family; and Eric Tayaba, for all the love and support they provided Todd, Cathy, and Justin during Todd's illness. He was preceded in death by his father, Al Hendrickson. He leaves behind his loving wife Cathy; son Justin; his mother, Maryann Hendrickson of Fresno, CA,; his sister, Sue Castro and husband Gary of Fresno, CA; and brother, Dr. Jay Hendrickson and his wife Maria, and their daughters, Kaitlyn, Faith, and Grace, of El Dorado Hills, CA. A Celebration of Life with be held at Trinity Community Church, 12168 N. Willow Ave., Clovis, CA 93619, on Saturday, April 14, 2018, at 11:00 a.m. In lieu of flowers, remembrances may be made to UCSF Foundation, Todd Hendrickson Panceatic Cancer Research Fund, 155 N. Fresno Street, Fresno, CA 93701.