Michael Hedrick

Hedrick, Michael
68, of Scottsdale, AZ passed away on April 26, 2009. Since February 28, 1941, I have been on a blessed journey and I have met the kindest people along the way. I was blessed with great parents George and Kathleen, and siblings Robert (deceased), Sharon and Dave. I graduated from high school in South St. Paul Minnesota, University of Minnesota, U of M Dental School, Tufts University and Malcolm Grow Medical Center. I have spent 40 years as a periodontist, 20 of which were in the U.S. Air Force. In 1966, shortly after joining the military I was sent to the Philippines where I met my Angel, lifelong companion, and wife of 41 years, Lucy. We were blessed with 3 boys - Michael, Robert, Jeffrey and an adopted daughter, Jeannette. In July 16, 2008 I was diagnosed with metastatic pancreatic cancer. It has been a long fight with chemo, prayers and hope. I want to thank everyone for their support on my long journey especially my family, my friends, my doctors and nurses, and my dog Onyx. I am going to miss everyone, especially my wife, my caregiver, my friend, my kids, grandchildren Miko, Ryan, Keali, A.J., and Chloe. Also, I will miss my daughters-in-law Cieli, Jeree and Kari and son-in-law Art. I will especially miss the numerous gatherings we have in our house with friends and family. Hopefully we will all meet again someday. Free at
last - no more chemo, shots, scans, blood draws, hospital stays or surgery. No more suffering. I am now in the hands of the Lord my savior. Visitation begins at 10:00 am followed by funeral services at 11:00 at Desert Hills Mortuary, 6500 E. Bell Rd. in Scottsdale on Thursday, April 30.