Ronald Gordon Hendry

Ronald Gordon Hendry obituary, Gilbert, AZ

Ronald Gordon Hendry

Ronald Hendry Obituary

Obituary published on Legacy.com by Bunker Family Funerals & Cremation - University Chapel on Feb. 11, 2026.
Ronald Gordon Hendry passed away peacefully on February 7, 2026 in Gilbert, Arizona.

Born in 1932 in Nampa, Idaho, he served faithfully in numerous callings in the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints, including a family history mission with his wife Valerie in Taiwan and as a sealer in the Gilbert Arizona Temple.

His first wife, Sharon Lee Hendry, mother of his 8 children, and his parents, Walter Gordon Hendry and Evelyn Nelson and his brother Richard Arlo Hendry preceded him in death.

He is survived by his wife Valerie and his children, Sabene (Roger) Gilbert, Tamara (David) McKinnon, Roxanne (Chris) Webb, Bruce (Nori) Hendry, Michelle (Shane) Walch, Shannon (Cal) Randle, Jolena (Steve) Childs, Jennifer (Barry) Speer, 36 grandchildren and 67 great grandchildren.

He was greatly loved by all his family.

A memorial service will be held February 14 at 11 am at 495 S. Greenfield Rd., Gilbert, Arizona 85296.

Arrangements by Bunker's University Chapel, www.bunkerfuneral.com. Should this obituary appear anywhere but bunkerfuneral.com, please check our website for accurate details and service information.

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