Thomas Franklin "Tom" Hendricks

Thomas Franklin "Tom" Hendricks obituary

Thomas Franklin "Tom" Hendricks

Thomas Hendricks Obituary

Published by Legacy Remembers from Jan. 22 to Jan. 25, 2014.
Hendricks, Thomas 'Tom' Franklin 60 Jan. 07, 1953 Jan. 05, 2014 Tom Hendricks was born Jan. 7, 1953, in Des Moines, Iowa, the son of Dr. Stanley L. and Doris (Rohde) Hendricks. He died Jan. 5, 2014, in Portland, after living with ALS (Lou Gehrig's disease) for several years. Tom is survived by his wife, Kathryn Estey; brother, Bob (Lila) Hendricks of Virginia Beach, Va.; sister, Judy (Peter) Nevins of Annapolis, Md.; and a long list of cousins, nieces, nephews, in-laws and friends who mourn his passing. The family wishes to express their deep appreciation to all of Tom's medical and caregiving team members who made such a positive difference to him throughout his illness: the Providence ALS Center, The ALS Association Oregon and SW Washington Chapter, Providence Hospice, Interim Health Care, the V.A. and especially to friends and caregivers Lupe and Matt. A celebration of life will be held at 2 p.m. Sunday, Jan. 26, 2014, at the First Unitarian Church's Eliot Chapel, 1011 S.W. 12th Ave., Portland, OR 97205. Memorials may be made to: The ALS Association Oregon and SW Washington Chapter, 700 N.E. Multnomah St., Suite 870, Portland, OR 97232; First Unitarian Church of Portland, 1034 S.W. 13th Ave. Portland, OR 97220; or Tillamook Pilots Association c/o Harold Schild, 7850 Kilchis River Road, Tillamook, OR 97141. Arrangements by Crown Memorial, 832 N.E. Broadway St., Portland, OR 97232 (503)783-3393 http://tinyurl.com/tom- hendricks-obituary.

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June 2, 2014

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February 22, 2014

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February 4, 2014

Pamela Johnson posted to the memorial.

Kate Weishaar

June 2, 2014

I've many happy memories playing with Tom & my brother Steve as children in Des Moines...

Pete Nickerson

February 22, 2014

Kathryn,

You and I never met but I was an acquaintance of Tom's through AeroCommanders (AeroAir) and QBs (though I am only a candidate, through Tom's encouragement.) I only learned last week of Tom's demise, so I apologize for the belated message. I found Tom to be a patient, generous man whose company I enjoyed, and will miss. Thank you for sharing him with us.

Pete

Pamela Johnson

February 4, 2014

My deepest condolences to Tom's wife and family. I knew Tom briefly as an acupuncturist, but also thought of him as a friend. I know Tom has found peace and is finally flying again.

February 2, 2014

Dear Kathryn,
Lois and I wish relief and comfort for you in this time of recovery.
Ted and Lois Okrasinski
A few years ago Tom gave me an airplane ride which I had won in a church drawing. Heavy East wind and
freezing cold. Tom made it easy and fun. We're fortunate to have known him. Ted and Lois

Ps. 34:17, 18 ~ Kim

January 28, 2014

My thoughts and prayers are with you in your time of grief. May your memories bring you comfort.

Cathy Grimes

January 25, 2014

My name is Cathy Grimes. My husband Larry died of ALS May of 2012. Tom, Larry and myself attended the ALS support group at Providence. At my husbands funeral service Tom came and greatly touched my heart and my families. This disease is very evil and terrible and we hope for breakthroughs in treatments. We will think of you.

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