Claude O. Hendricks

Claude O. Hendricks

Claude Hendricks Obituary

Published by Legacy Remembers on Aug. 23, 2009.
Born September 1, 1910, Claude passed away peacefully August 20, just two weeks before his 99 birthday. He was born and raised on a farm near Ottumwa, Iowa. Claude graduated pharmacy school from Creighton University in 1931 and married LaVon Giles in 1936. They had two daughters. During WWII he served in the Navy in the Pacific. Claude worked 35 years for Eli Lilly and Company. After retirement he and LaVon moved to Denver and resided at Heather Gardens till her death in 1998. In 2001, Claude moved to Cherry Creek Retirement Village with his friend Doris Burton. Claude was preceded in death by his wife, LaVon, sister, Maxine Ranes, and companion, Doris Burton. He is survived by daughters Lois Saul, Centennial, Donna Winter, Denver, granddaughter Kelly (Greg) Robinson and great-granddaughter Cassidy O. Robinson of Aurora, also nephews Bill and Doug Tozer. Claude enriched all our lives, mentored many and modeled how to live and how to die. Funeral service Tuesday August 25, 1 PM, with visitation one hour before at Fairmont Mortuary Chapel. A reception will follow at Cherry Creek Retirement Village, 14555 E. Hampden Ave. Charitable contributions can be made to The Denver Hospice, 501 S. Cherry St., Suite 700, Denver, CO 80246.

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August 25, 2009

Pat Jackson posted to the memorial.

August 25, 2009

Timothy Robinson posted to the memorial.

August 25, 2009

Cindi McCutchen posted to the memorial.

Pat Jackson

August 25, 2009

Donna & Lois,
Jean and I are so glad we saw your Dad in March. Went over some very special and great memories. He was one wonderful man. My sympathy to all of you

Love, Pat

Timothy Robinson

August 25, 2009

My thoughts of Claude are always filled with a deep kindness he gave without effort.

Cindi McCutchen

August 25, 2009

My favorite memory is being invited to join the Hendricks clan for Claude's famous Christmas Tom & Jerry's. He was a class act in a highly charged and changing world. Thank you Claude.

Betsy Wilson

August 24, 2009

CO was a great man. We are all better for knowing him. I wish I could be there with you all on Tuesday. You all have my deepest sympathy are in my thoughts...love ya!

Jim Warren

August 24, 2009

My deepest sympathy to the Hendricks family. Claude was a great friend to the Warren's.

Jim Warren
(son of Hugh and Vivian)
Long Island, New York

August 24, 2009

I offer the Hendricks Family my condolences and pray that the "God of all comfort" will be with you in your time of distress.

Deepest Sympathy,
J.Murray

John Ausborn

August 24, 2009

Donna, Lois, Kelly & other Family....Sorry to hear of your loss of Claude.

August 23, 2009

Donna, Lois & Kelly
What a wonderful Man C.O. was, he so 'in tune' with everything. He was a great friend and will be missed by all. We should all be as lucky to share our Dad/G.P as long as you did. Remember all the good times with him/it helps the sad times you will be facing.
Love to all of you and yours. Mona - Goodland

Judy Stephens Williams

August 23, 2009

Lois, Donna, Kelly et al....your father/grandfather was an adorable man who was associated with my Dad for many, many years both in Chicago and Minneapolis/St. Paul with Eli Lilly & Co. Their wives were good friends too. Our family has many happy memories of the Hendricks family. Brother Tim and I send our sincere sympathy to all of you.

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