GilBerta "Fjeldsted" Hendrickson

GilBerta Fjeldsted Hendrickson (June 23 1938 – January 17, 2026)

GilBerta Fjeldsted Hendrickson, 87, passed away peacefully on January 17, 2026 in the Highland Glen Memory Center. GilBerta was born on June 23, 1938 in Gunnison, Utah to Gilbert and Ruby Fjeldsted.

GilBerta was the youngest of three girls and grew up in Gunnison, Utah. Her parents were both musicians and shared their love of music with her. She took music lessons throughout her childhood and became an accomplished pianist, singer, and organist. In high school she sang in a double trio, and performed as a piano soloist and an accompanist.

GilBerta met her first love and future husband, Lynn Hendrickson, in junior high. They both graduated from Gunnison High School in 1956, and rekindled their love while attending Brigham Young University. They married in the Salt Lake Temple on August 19, 1960.

Lynn and Gilberta have four children: Lisa and Lora were born in Upland, California, and Kristi and Cory were born in Bountiful, Utah. Bountiful was where Lynn and GilBerta raised their children and spent the majority of their married life.

GilBerta was smart and ambitious. She served as the Student Body Vice-President in high school and graduated with her degree in Business Education from BYU. She believed strongly in education, and was an avid reader and a gifted teacher. Before having children, she taught business classes at Stevens-Henager College. While raising her children and after they were grown, she used her skills in various jobs: piano teacher, office manager, secretary in the counseling office and teacher in the Business Program at Bountiful High School.

GilBerta was a dedicated mother and grandmother who spent her time and energy serving her family. She and her husband were always supportive of their children and grandchildren and loved to spend time with them. They often traveled to visit grandchildren and attend the important moments in their lives.

As a member of the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints, GilBerta was a dedicated and faithful servant in both church callings and temple work. She and her husband were excited to serve a church mission in Warsaw, Poland in 2005.

As we face this life without her, we do so with the knowledge that she is reunited with her loving husband. Our family is so thankful for her devoted service, love, and example.

GilBerta is survived by her four children, Lisa Sperle (Andy), Lora Whitaker (Shawn), Kristi Chase (Ben), and Cory Hendrickson (Gina). She is forever cherished and remembered by her 17 grandchildren and 17 great-grandchildren.

GilBerta was preceded in death by her parents, Gilbert and Ruby, her sisters, Marion and Lois Jean, and her sweetheart, Lynn.

We would like to thank the many nurses and aides that have shared their love and service with GilBerta over these last two years. We are very grateful for the staff and workers at Suncrest Hospice, Highland Glen Memory Care, Aspen Senior Care, and Aspen Ridge Hospice.

Funeral services will be held on Friday, January 23, 2026 at 11:00 am in the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints Larson Park Chapel, located at 9621 North 6050 West, Highland, Utah. A viewing will be held prior to services from 9:30 -10:30 am preceding the funeral.

In lieu of flowers please send donations to the Church of Jesus Christ Missionary Fund.