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Lance Hendrickson Obituary
Lance John Hendrickson
24, of Noblesville, passed away on Saturday, October 15, 2011. He was born February 20, 1987 Indianapolis.
Lance was a 2005 graduate of Noblesville High School where he was a member of the first NHS Men's Lacrosse Team. Upon graduation, Lance served four years in the United Sates Navy on board the USS Ponce achieving the rank of Petty Officer. He attended Purdue University and was currently employed with the Veterans Administration in Indianapolis.
Lance is survived by his parents, Eric and Zella Hendrickson; siblings, Laney, Leif, Melissa and, Molly, all of Noblesville; parents, George Boyd and Carrie Cobb-Boyd; sibling, Celine of Palm Coast, FL; grandmother, Michey Mills of Noblesville; and grandparents, John Hendrickson and Bill and Nedra Cobb of Indianapolis. He will be greatly missed by his extended family of aunts, uncles, cousins, friends and fellow Navy servicemen.
Lance was preceded in death by his grandmother, Totsie Hendrickson of Indianapolis; and grandfather, Bobby Mills of Noblesville.
Family and friends will gather on Sunday, October 23, 2011 from 2:00 p.m. to 6:00 p.m. in Randall & Roberts Funeral Center , 1685 Westfield Road in Noblesville. Funeral services will held on Monday, October 24, 2011 at 11:00 a.m. in First United Methodist Church, 2051 Monument Street in Noblesville. Burial will follow at Crownland Cemetery in Noblesville.
Memorial contributions may be made, in memory of Lance, to http://www.wish4ourheros.org. Online condolences can be given at: http://www.randallroberts.com
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Memories and Condolences
for Lance Hendrickson
Isaiah Upshaw, Jr.
October 15, 2012
One year has passed and your positive impact is still felt by myself and many others. My heart is heavy, yet I smile thinking of your pranks and humor. -- P.S. Little Caesar's pizza still tastes like cardboard! :-)
Chuck Betz
October 4, 2012
It has been almost a year since you have gone and work still is not the same. You are missed everyday bro.
Tharasa Burnside
October 1, 2012
I wish I could be there and pay my respects once more on your one year departure, but I just want to say that I miss you and miss hanging out everyday taking our breaks together and talking about what's going on in your life. I hope you are in a happy place and I still hang your picture in my cubicle everyday. I will visit soon and bring something that I think you will smile from above about.
Martin Norris
September 29, 2012
we fight we dislike and hate but we will still be shipmates forever fell well brother
Sammie Cooper
February 29, 2012
I found out that you passed away today... I know you and I had our differences at times... I am sadden that you are no longer with us anymore... I am truely sorry for the loss...
The Harts
February 28, 2012
My husband served with Lance on the USS Ponce. While I never had the pleasure of meeting Lance, I can say that without a doubt Lance was a wonderful person and a vibrant soul. My husband and I just learned of his passing and both of us are terribly saddened that the world lost a man like Lance. Our deepest sympathies to his family and friends.
Fair winds and following seas sailor.
The Fitzpatricks
November 5, 2011
Carrie,
We recently learned of sweet Lance's passing and cannot imagine the grief you and George, Melissa, Luke and Eric are going through. We are saddened by his loss. He was such a lovely boy. We will always remember the good times at Jan Grambo's house when your family and our family were together. Our love and prayers go out to you and your family.
Louise, Dan, Lauren, Kate and Megan Fitzpatrick
Ricardo Payan
November 3, 2011
I served with lance onboard the Ponce. My prayers are with his family.
Adriene Langford-Harris
November 2, 2011
Lance was a beautiful person with a beautiful spirit. I will always remember the faces he would make and the twinkle in his eyes. I was blessed to have him in my life, he always made me laugh. May God keep you in this difficult time. Fair winds and calm seas to take you home Lance. Rest in peace.
Anna Lee Garrison
October 31, 2011
He was an amazing person and a great friend. He will be missed... our thought and payers go out to his family and other friends!
Jerome Calandria
October 30, 2011
I served with Lance on the USS Ponce and he was a really great guy let alone a sailor. He really knew how to bring a guys spirits up when need be, he will truly be missed. My thoughts and prayers go out to your family. Till the next time we meet brother.
Helen
October 30, 2011
George, My deepest sympathy to you and your family for such a loss. May time do its quiet work and bring comfort to your hearts. My thoughts are often with you during these difficult days. Helen
QMC(SW) Tom Maliga
October 29, 2011
I also served with Lance onboard the PONCE. He was a good Sailor and a good man. I can only imagine what his loss means to his family and friends. I will keep them in my prayers.
Tim Crone
October 29, 2011
It was an honor to have sailed with you. Your PONCE family will never forget you, and you will be missed. Our thoughts and prayers are with you and your family. I'll look forward to seeing you again on the other side shipmate. Until then, fair winds and following seas.
October 28, 2011
I served with Lance on the USS PONCE. He was a good sailor. He always followed my orders. I am sad to hear about losing one of my own. My deepest regrets for your loss. Sincerely LTJG Timothy Haverstick USN/Veteran
Abbey Goss
October 26, 2011
I watched you grow from a young boy to a young man. Your smile was charismatic and your wit and energy were contagious...you will be missed Lance.
<3 ALWAYS
October 24, 2011
We have another angel in heaven. We all feel he was taken too soon and though your grief is so deep and real, remember that Lance will be your guardian angel now. His coworkers at the VA will miss him and regret that we did not have more time to get to know him. God bless you all. Donna Johnson
Marty, Karen, Peyton and Dustin Groff
October 24, 2011
We are so sorry to hear about Lance. He was such a beautiful soul, so full of life with a wonderful smile. We have fond memories of him playing soccer and wrestling. He will be missed. Our thoughts and prayers are with you.
Kari Twa
October 24, 2011
I cannot imagine your grief, but I offer my prayers to you and your family. May God give you strength. I thank Lance for his service to our country.
Adam Stuckey
October 23, 2011
Adam Stuckey (NHS '07, Lax) sends his deepest condolences to the Hendrickson family. Lance was a great guy.
Jessica Stultz
October 23, 2011
Carrie and George
Lori Cain
October 23, 2011
Our deepest sympathy for your loss. We are thinking of you and wishing you peace. May the happy and fun memories of Lance carry you thru these difficult times.
Sincerely,
The Cain Family
(Mike, Lori, MacKenzie, Cassidy and Cori)
Hans Holmes
October 23, 2011
I knew Lance from the USS Ponce. He was always chipper. My thoughts and prayers are with his family during this difficult time. RIP brother.
Kerstin LeCount
October 22, 2011
Eric, Zella, Carrie, George, Leif, Mellisa, Laney, Molly and Celine,
My heart is shattered at the loss of Lance. He was the most beautiful person I had the honor of knowing. I am beyond blessed to have had the opportunity to share life with him. He taught me so much about life, love and forgiveness. Not a day will go by that I will not miss him. My prayers are with each and every one of you. To a beautiful soul, and a beautiful family.
Scott Smith
October 22, 2011
I will remember Lance for his forever smile. Same boat, same duty section, many wathes stood together! RIP brother; may your family be at peace at this dificuly time.
Wylie Bayes
October 22, 2011
Eric,
If you would email me directly at [email protected] I will find the pictures and email them back to you ASAP.
Rick Cline
October 22, 2011
I served with Lance for about 3 years onboard the PONCE. I was in a different division but right across the hall. Our thoughts and prayers are with you.
Retired Navy DCC(SW)Rick Cline
Doug Tran
October 22, 2011
I got to know Lance while on the USS Ponce. He came to work for my division doing mess duty and we became friends. I have so many memories of us together from deployment, Fleet week and just hanging out. It is just hard to believe he's gone and going to be missed. My thoughts and prayers are with your family during this difficult time. Again, my condolences to your family. It was an honor to serve and know you . I'll see you again broh !!!
Wes & Whitney Simpson
October 22, 2011
Our hearts go out to the Hendrickson family. Lance was such a nice person who always made everyone laugh. My husband and I went to school with him for years at Noblesville. May God comfort your family in this time of loss. RIP Lance.
October 22, 2011
To the Hendrickson family I am sending my deepest sympathies. I did not know Lance personally, but from what I gathered about him, he seemed like a wonderful person. There is a qiote that I have found very encouraging in times like these. It says, "There exists hope for even a tree. If it gets cut down, it will even sprout again, and its own twig will not cease to be." If a tree has such a hope than how much more so should we have a wonderful hope of living forever with our family and friends.
I hope this thought , brought comfort to your hearts in this time.
Sincerely, Desirae
Wylie Bayes
October 21, 2011
I was in the Navy with Lance on the USS Ponce.. we were pretty close then. He used to hang out at my apartment and spend the night sometimes, we'd play video games and what not... I've probably got a lot of pictures I could find of us in the Navy. I would be more than happy to find them. My deepest condolences to your family. He will always be in my prayers!
Tim Harber
October 21, 2011
He was an amazing person! He will be missed deeply! My heart and prayers go out to the family. I love you all!
Brenda Findley
October 21, 2011
Eric and Family,
My deepest heartfelt sympathy is with you at this time of your loss. Lance was such a sweet and funny guy. I enjoyed working with him at Customs a year ago. My prayers are with you. Eric, I hope you know everyone is thinking of you and will be there for you. God bless and take care.
October 20, 2011
Dear Melissa and family,
You are in my thoughts and prayers.
Terry Regenold
Christine Keller
October 20, 2011
Carrie, George, Celine, family & friends - Hearts are breaking with you and for you at this time. I speak for your family from afar; we hold you in our thoughts, heavy and ever sorry for your loss.
Louise Boyd-Stoddard
October 20, 2011
My deepest sympathy to all. You are in my thoughts and prayers. May God wrap his arms around you and help you through this time of grieving.
Steve & Barb Supan
October 20, 2011
Our deepest sympathies for your loss. Lance lit up the room with his huge smile and sparkling eyes. It's no wonder he captured our hearts. We all miss him dearly.
October 20, 2011
My thoughts and prayers are with your entire family
DOC - J. Franciosi
Thomas Grembowicz
October 20, 2011
Eric,
Our deepest sympathy to you, Carrie, Zella, and family. You will remain in our prayers. God bless and keep all of you.
Tom and Nancy Grembowicz
Wendy Van Velzen
October 20, 2011
Lance was a great person and a wonderful friend. He will truly be missed by many. He was a great friend of mine and I'll never forget all the memories we shared together. I'll miss you Lance!
Cody McNew
October 20, 2011
Had lot's of memories with my friend Lance, good and bad, but don't think I won't cherish every single one of them. Grew up with Lance, played soccer together, went to NHS football and basketball games together, had some really good times, very sad to see you go brother... Sorry we couldn't do something crazy like old times before you left... My prayers go to all your family, Love, Cody
stevie cruzan
October 20, 2011
You will be missed. My heart goes out to the family.
Nikki Hancock
October 20, 2011
I went to school with him. He always knew how to make me laugh... Even though I haven't seen him in 3 years, his voice would light up any room he was in. He had a pure heart of gold in my eyes! We all were blessed to have him in our lives. Rest In Peace my dear friend, for you will always be loved!
Charles and Cindy Betz Sr
October 20, 2011
So sorry for you loss
samantha dent
October 20, 2011
Prayers go out to your family. I just see Lance last thursday and its hard to believe thos nice young man has passed. We all at Syds will greatly miss him.
Sam Norris
October 20, 2011
I worked with Lance for a short period, yet he made a lasting impression on me. Truly one person I can say was filled with life. I will be unable to attend the services as planned, but will be praying for both family and friends alike. Lance will be missed very much. Sam Norris (Noblesville)
The Gernand Family
October 20, 2011
Carrie, Aunt Nedra/Uncle Bill and Morgan,
We were all so sad to hear of Lance's passing. Your "Clark" family will always be here for you.
Love and hugs
Dee Ann (Reighard) Gernand
Michelle Frewerd
October 20, 2011
Lance, I haven't seen you since we graduated from high school but I always remember you being one of the greatest people I knew. I always remember you being happy and smiling. You will be greatly missed. Rest in peace my friend<3
Jennie Auble
October 20, 2011
Our hearts are breaking for your loss because we know what a special person Lance was. His amazing smile and that special twinkle in his eye will always be a memory for us - especially when he was being mischievous! I have such fond memories of Lance through our fun times with Noblesville Lacrosse and the Hendrickson/Elkins family back in the old soccer club days. We are thinking of all of you and we send prayers to help in this time of sadness.
the Auble Family,
Paul, Jennie, Jeff, Tyler & Kevin
October 20, 2011
Carrie and Eric, I'm truly sorry about your son's unexpected death. May God be with you all in deep of your hearts. Love ya, Diana (Robertson)Bruce (class'81)
Rob & Sharon Donoho
October 20, 2011
Praying for God's huge loving arms to embrace you and comfort you.
DeeDee Blackley
October 20, 2011
My family and I only knew Lance for a few short years but he was always a pleasure to have around. He will be missed dearly at our bonfires and pool parties.
kim mccloud
October 20, 2011
I saw Lance in passing at work - we always said hi. He was a person you could not help but like him. It really bothered a lot of us at the VA that he passed on. From one sailor to another - fair winds and following seas. God Bless you.
Randall and Roberts Funeral Home
October 20, 2011
Offering our deepest condolences during this time.
Jackie (Klimek) Baatz
October 19, 2011
Carrie & her family:
I am sorry for your loss. My prayer & thought are with you.
Ken and Jane Brooks
October 19, 2011
Eric, Zella and family,
It's been some time since we all gathered at men's or women's NHS soccer game. Please know that we are keeping you in our thoughts and prayers at this difficult time. May God grant you peace and comfort.
Angie Hughey
October 19, 2011
I did not get to know Lance too well. But in the short time I knew him, he always had a smile on his face. My deepest sympathy to your entire family. He will be in my thoughts and prayers.
Mindy Schelling
October 19, 2011
Fair winds and following seas shipmate.
With deepest condolances,
TaShaya Robertson
October 19, 2011
To the family of Lance, Earth has no sorrow that Heaven can not heal. I will be praying for all of you.
Meagan Hansen
October 19, 2011
May God guide you safely. Keeping your family in thought & prayer.
Antwyon Gordon
October 19, 2011
My prayers go out to the family in this time of sorrow.
Matt Slaughter
October 19, 2011
I am so sorry to hear of your loss. The thoughts of many are with you at this time of sorrow.
Cindy Johnson
October 19, 2011
I'm so sorry for your loss. I knew Lance through working at Hazel Del elementary and my daughter went to school with him for many years . I will always remember his beautiful smile. Please know My heart and Prayers are with your family.
October 19, 2011
Carrie and Eric, I'm truly sorry about your son's unexpected death. May God be with you all in deep of your hearts. Love ya, Lana (Deckard) Aills (class'81)
Rachel Gentry
October 19, 2011
Please accept my deepest sympathies. You are in my thoughts and prayers.
Rodney Flynn
October 19, 2011
Sorry for your loss. I will keep your family in my prayers.
PS 91
James Phillips
October 19, 2011
Rest in peace. You are in my prayers.
Chuck Betz
October 19, 2011
I am so sorry for your loss. Lance and I became good friends her at work. I will miss him. I wish your family comfort during this time of sorrow.
Cathy K French
October 19, 2011
May God hold you safely in the hollow of his hand. You will be missed.
Angelic Bell
October 19, 2011
Sorry for your loss. Keeping your family in my prayers.
Debra Richardson
October 18, 2011
I am sorry for your loss, may the family find comfort during this difficult time. My heart and prayers are with you.
Julitta Goodner
October 18, 2011
May your family find God's Peace during this difficult time.
Lance, you will be greatly missed by those of us who only knew you for a short while. "Fair winds and following seas, shipmate.
Mel Humble
October 18, 2011
Eric:
My heart and prayers are with you and your family.
Tharasa Burnside
October 18, 2011
I am so sorry for your loss. In the short time I knew Lance we had become good friends. I will miss him and his personality dearly. I pray your family can soon find comfort.
Rita Harder
October 18, 2011
Eric & Family--We are thinking & praying for you all at this difficult time. Lance was a pleasure to work with. His smile and laughter will be missed. I pray that God comforts you all.
Dave and Michele Johnson
October 18, 2011
So very sorry for your loss. You are in our prayers.
Beth Whitaker
October 18, 2011
Eric - I just wanted to let you and your family know that you are in my thoughts and prayers.
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