Douglas E. Hendrickson

I feel so privileged to have known Dr. Iron. There were so many great times that we spent together both on and off the river. As long as he remains in our thoughts, his spirit will remain alive and well in all of us whose paths in life crossed his. May our paths cross again!

Happy Paddling Dr. Iron!

Wahoo

I will Miss Doug, he always added a little joy to Repair Days.

Bonnie I sent this to Wayne but it is what I feel about Doug.
Doug was the guy who lead me through Drake and sent me to you. One less Flat Lander. I was really lucky to have had him as a teacher and a friend. He not only taught me how to take my thoughts and start making Art out of them but also took a rock and roller and taught him how to play Old Timmy music. He always challenged me to expand my mind and play with life.
During my Junior year at Drake I had done a lot of Art that everyone loved and when I presented it I got so good at Art speak that no student would challenge me. Doug let me drill holes in his floor, glue things to his walls, gave me his welding room and then taught me the most important lesson in life. He said right in front of the class that I could no longer talk about my Art. I would only be able to listen to how people responded to the Art.
Doug was a great spirit and I am so happy that this man took interest in me, shared his time with me and prepared me to be an Artist .
I also know by spending lots of time with Doug and Bonnie that she was the force behind him and let him play with his great idea's and his down to earth personally.
Doug could light up any space he was in because he was not only smart, Doug was fun and taught.

I'm very sorry for your loss. We've come to rely on his joy of life and jokes at the ALS meetings. We'll miss him. Bonnie, please know we are thinking of you and your family.