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David Hendricks Obituary

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David G. Dave Hendricks, 84, of Boyertown.Went home to be with his Lord on Sunday, January 11, 2009, at his residence.Beloved husband for 42 years to Nedra Hosfeld (Moser) Hendricks. Born in Hilltown Township to the late Clarence and Martha (Gross) Hendricks. Dave was the founder of WBYO [107.5 FM] in 1959 in Boyertown. He had the Singin Down South, Wunnerfitz Hour (PA Dutch Hour) and the Milk Bucket Serenade programs on the radio. Dave was a member of the National Religious Broadcasters Association for 50 years and was a former board member of Milford Park in Zionsville. Throughout his lifetime, he was a promoter & master of ceremonies for many Southern Gospel Music Concerts in Southeastern Pennsylvania. Prior to his owning the radio station, Dave was a composer of many Gospel songs. He enjoyed reading his Bible, writing gospel songs, taking pictures of covered bridges, traveling and collecting Winross trucks and milk bottles. He was a member of Salem Bible Church of Macungie. Survivors: In addition to his wife, Nedra, he is survived by a sister, Ruth Moyer and husband, Raymond of Harleysville; a brother, James Hendricks of Harleysville; a sister-in-law, Shirley Hendricks, of Morwood. He was preceded in death by a brother, Titus Hendricks, and sister-in-law, Irene Hendricks. Services: Funeral services will be held at 11:30 a.m. Saturday, January 17, at at Salem Bible Church, 8031 Salem Bible Church Rd., Macungie, PA 18062. Visitation will be held at Anders Detweiler Funeral Home & Crematory on Friday 6-8 p.m., and Saturday 10-11:30 a.m. at Salem Bible Church. Burial will take place at Fairview Cemetery in Macungie. Arrangements by Anders-Detweiler Funeral Home & Crematory, 130 East Broad St., Souderton, PA [www.andersfh.com]. Contributions: Memorial contributions may be made to Salem Bible Church, c/o Building Fund, above address.

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Published by Morning Call on Jan. 14, 2009.

Memories and Condolences
for David Hendricks

14 Entries

Richard & Lynn Hoadley

February 5, 2009

Dear Mrs Hendricks, We were very heartbroken to hear of Dave's passing but then rejoicing knowing he is with the Lord,how glorious! We found WBYO by accident in the early 80's & were so touched & fed by the programming & southern gospel music that we sold our tv just to listen. Dave was the best thing on radio & we miss him & the station very much. When it went off the air we felt a very strong loss in our lives. I am sure the Lord is saying "well done, thou good & faithful servant".May God bless you & strengthen you during this time.

Bob Levan

January 20, 2009

Dear Nedra,
It's been many years since I saw Dave and yourself. But you have been on my heart the last few weeks. I have many great memories of Dave, WBYO, and having spent many hours with my dad Cal Levan at the station. I know that my mom and dad, where at the gates to meet him HOME!

Nancy Yoder

January 19, 2009

Dear Nedra,
My family and I have many fond memories of Dave and the concerts where he included us, the Calvary Chords. I will remember you in prayer.

Carl Strunk

January 18, 2009

Dear Nedra,
My wife and I have many good memories of the time that I worked part-time there at WBYO, where we were introducted to Southern Gospel music, and enjoyed many live "sings" in the area. Our thoughts and prayers are with you.

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Jane Gibson

January 18, 2009

Dear Friends, my husband worked the night shift on WBYO in the early 80's for about 2 years. Dave was always so very friendly and hospitable whenever I came down to the station with my husband. When our first son was born I often listened to WBYO in the middle of the night while nursing the baby. I was so glad to have a Christian radio station to listen to at that hour. My husband loved working at WBYO, and Dave was the best boss. Now, 26 years later, our son works in radio, too. It was a blessing knowing and working with Dave. May God be with you.

George Reinsmith

January 15, 2009

Dear family:

I only met Dave one time years ago. It was at a men's fellowship meeting of Calvary Temple, Allentown in the early sixties, and was held at a bank meeting room just outside the Allentown Fairgrounds. I introduced myself and shook his hand, and told him how much I enjoyed the WBYO broadcasts, and gospel music. I heard him on the station countless times, and at the time I was encouraged and strentgthened In Christ through his ministry through that station. He was truly a Christian radio pioneer, and will be badly missed by us all. I miss the station not being there anymore. When I heard a few years ago that it was now "Frank FM", and playing oldies, I knew that the station's days were over. His legacy and those he have touched will, however, live on and on. May God bless you. We have all lost a wonderful friend and loved one.

Glenn Reeder

January 15, 2009

So sorry to read of Daves passing. I truly enjoyed all of his programs and miss the music he loved to share. I bought some of his old albums at the Milford Park auction not to long ago. He was a true gentleman.

Nellie Lykens

January 15, 2009

Dear Sister Hendricks
No words can be said to ease your loss today; but may it give you comfort that your husband, David, touched many lives for His Saviour and Lord. I enjoyed listening to him on WBYO, WBYN over the radio; then over the internet from WBYN 1160's web site. I will miss his program; but rejoice that he is singing the gospel songs around the Heavenly Throne today.You will be in my prayers as you walk this journey of sorrow.

Mary Ring

January 14, 2009

Dear Nedra

My most sincere sympathies. I've always had the deepest respect for the two of you.

Mary

Joan Staudt

January 14, 2009

Dear Nedra,
We are so sorry to hear of Dave's passing. He was a true gentlemen, and loved what he did. It was a pleasure to speak with him. Our dad enjoyed participating in the "Dutch Hour" back then.
Sincerely, Ron Kistler, Joan & Curtis Staudt

Streeter Stuart

January 14, 2009

Nedra, and Other Family Members:

Sorry about Dave, but he had a good long life and enjoyed what he did.

I was part of the old WBYO team with Wilmer Borneman, Jim Snavely, Marlin Clemmer, Jerry Troutman, Roy Luckenbill, Bob Wetzel, the Levans, and others for several years and enjoyed it all. I wrote my Ph.D. dissertation for Vanderbilt University while working at WBYO. That's while I lived in Franconia Township, not far from Dave's sister and his parents in whose home I once enjoyed dinner.

I'm still a traditional country, bluegrass, and Southern Gospel music listener, and often played that music on the old 'BYO. One day on Country Caravan, I played nothing but real tear-jerking songs. Someone called when the program was over and asked, simply, "Are you sadistic?"

It was great to share some of life with you and Dave.

Streeter S. Stuart
916 Donerville Rd.
Millersville, PA 17551

Gloria Zimmerman

January 14, 2009

Sincere Sympathy to the Hendricks Family. I met Dave thru my Father, Sterling Zimmerman, and discovered what a special individual he was in our community. What a loss.

David Charles Smith

January 14, 2009

My deepest sympathy and Christian love to the entire family. Growing up my family enjoyed Dave's programs, and especially his conversations in the PA German dialect. May the peace of the Risen Christ offer you comfort and hope in the days ahead.

ron/marlene shoemaker

January 14, 2009

Our deepest sympathy to you Nedra, I know Dave will be greatly missed. Your friends from Milford Marlene and Ron Shoemaker

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