Dr. Stanley G. "Stan" Hendry

HENDRY
DR. STANLEY G. "STAN"
81, of Churchill and formerly of Wilkinsburg, went home to be with his Lord and Savior on April 15, 2004, in his residence. He was the son of the late Bard Lanier Hendry II and Lorena M. Walker Hendry. In addition to his parents he was preceded in death by his beloved wife R. Virginia Fry Hendry. Surviving are his daughter, Lorena Lynn Hendry, of Atlanta, GA, two sons and daughters-in-law, Bard Lanier Hendry, III and wife Lynne, of Chippewa Twp., Van Corwin Hendry and wife Nancy, of Centreville, VA; four grandchildren, Sara Rebecca, Laura Victoria, Samuel Griffith and Alayna Walker Hendry; a brother-in-law and sister-in-law, Harry Frank Fry and wife Barbara, of Hermitage, PA; a dear cousin, Carmen Walker Willis, of Hiawassee, GA; and numerous nieces and nephews. A 1941 graduate of Orlando High School, Orlando, FL, where he was a member of the National Honor Society. He attended Rollins College and Allegheny College prior to his enlistment into the US Army, 86th Division, 342nd Infantry Regiment, Medical Detachment, where he served in the European and Pacific Theaters. He completed his undergraduate and medical degree at the University of Pittsburgh in 1951. After completing his internship at Columbia Hospital, he established a medical practice in Wilkinsburg and joined the attending staff of Columbia Hospital. While at Columbia, he met and married Virginia Fry on October 9, 1954. Also during his time on staff he took an active role in the formation of the Forbes Health System, including the inception of Forbes Hospice. He served as Chief of Medical Staff, a 50 yr. member of the Allegheny and Pennsylvania Medical Societies, past president of the Wilkinsburg Boys' Club, and Central Board member of the Western Pennsylvania Boys' Club, member of Kiwanis Club of Wilkinsburg, past chairman of the Boy Scout Committee of Troop 4, of the Mulberry Presbyterian Church and a lifelong member of Edgewood Country Club. A member, former Elder and Trustee of the First Reformed Presbyterian Church, Penn Hills. Hobbies of interest included a local dinner group, bridge group, bowling with the First Reformed Presbyterian Church Bowling League and the Tuesday morning Edgewood Country Club League; an avid oil painter, taking weekly art lessons at the Pittsburgh Center For The Arts; he loved music and gave up his lifelong wish to be a concert pianist for medicine; a world traveler and photographer which he enjoyed with his wife; and supported his wife in her political endeavors. Friends were received at WOLFE MEMORIAL FUNERAL HOME, 3604 Greensburg Pike, Forest Hills. A funeral service took place at the First Reformed Presbyterian Church, PCA, 12900 Frankstown Rd., Penn Hills with his Pastor the Reverend Phil Hardin officiating. A private Interment is today in the Homewood Cemetery, Pgh. Memorial contributions may be made, if desired, to the First Reformed Presbyterian Church, or Forbes Hospice, 6655 Frankstown Ave., Pgh., PA 15206.
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