Cherie Ann Hendrickson

Long time resident Cherie Ann (Bovee) Hendrickson passed away at her home on Tuesday November 16, 2010 surrounded by her family.

Cherie was born November 28, 1923 in Glendale, CA. She was raised in Susanville, CA. and graduated from Lassen High School in 1941. She married Bob Hendrickson on June 7, 1941. Dad volunteered for the Marines after Pearl Harbor. Mom lived in Susanville with her family during World War II. Her first child was born January 7, 1943 in Susanville. Cherie worked at the box factory replacing the men during the war. Her second child Cherie Louise was born and passed away on February 22, 1946 in Susanville. Her third child was born on October 10, 1947 in Susanville. In 1948 Cherie and Bob moved to Richmond, CA. where her fourth child was born on May 1, 1953. In 1958 they moved to Paradise, CA.

Cherie worked for Doctor Fillerup for several years. She worked 22 years and retired from Feather River Hospital. She became involved in many organizations. She was involved with the Paradise Genealogy Society including working at the library for many years. Mom was the governor of Sierra Cascade Mayflower Colony for many years and an usher at the Paradise Performing Arts Center for many years.

Cherie is survived by her 3 children Barbara Anne Ramsey of Paradise, Jim Hendrickson of Grant, Nebraska, Steve Hendrickson of Susanville, CA. her sister Phyllis Esser, Twin brothers Dale & Don Bovee and a special niece Nancy Le Wallen, 11 grandchildren, 19 great-grandchildren and 2 great great-grandchildren.

Services will be held November 19, 2010 at the Chapel of the Pines at 1p.m. Graveside services to follow. Contributions can be made to the Paradise Hospice or Feather River Hospital Cancer Center in Cherie's name.