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David Henderson Obituary

David Erwin Henderson David Erwin Henderson, age 57, of Kyle, TX, passed away April 27, 2011. He was born in Fort Benning, GA to Robert and Dorothy Henderson on September 25, 1953. David was a medical clerk at the Veterans' Administration Medical Clinic on Montopolis Drive for the past ten years. He met his wife, Elaine, in 1996. They married in 1998 and had many wonderful years together. David was an avid Atlanta Braves baseball fan and loved to watch NHRA drag racing. He enjoyed reading, classic cars, and many outdoor activities. David was a veteran and retired from the U.S. Navy in 1991. He was also a life member of Onion Creek Lodge and a member of the patrol unit of the Ben Hur Shrine. He is survived by his wife, Elaine; sister Sherry Hintz in Atlanta; sister Nora Sharp of San Antonio; sister Kay in Seattle; and brother, Wayne of the U.S. Army; his mother-in-law, Shirley Boyer; sister-in-law, Laura Lester; a daughter and several grandchildren, several nieces and nephews, along with his beloved pets, Chamika, Sammie, Lady, and Pixie. The family would like to express a special thank you to the staff of the sixth floor ICU at Brackenridge Hospital and the Shivers Cancer Center. In lieu of flowers, memorial donations may be made to Shriners Children's Hospital or the Austin Humane Society. Special thanks to trusted friend and co-worker Lupita and all of his co-workers and friends at the VA Medical Clinic. Memorial services are pending and will be announced at a later date.

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Published by Austin American-Statesman on Apr. 30, 2011.

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Linda Jelemensky

May 5, 2011

David was an great inspiration. He will be missed. My deepest sympathy.

Crystal Tabor

May 5, 2011

I will always remember David and the talks we had at work, his excellent & dedicated work ethic, his knowledge, and the smile he would share.

Many loving blessings for his family and closest friends in this time of loss.

Charles Griffin, MD

May 5, 2011

The thing that has always impressed me about David is that if I ever asked anything of him, the answer was always a hearty "YES", no matter how harried or busy things were at the time. A real role model of a person. We will all miss him greatly.

May 5, 2011

David was a very dedicated coworker, came to work on his sickess days, I never heard him complain but I could see by looking into his eyes that he was not feeling good. May you be in peace with our lord.

Lauri Burke LVN

May 5, 2011

David was a man of great character, excellent work skills and always was there for me. I will miss him dearly.

God Bless

Coworker
Gloria Shuler

Cheryl Lee RN

May 5, 2011

God Bless your family in thier loss.

James Little

May 5, 2011

I will remember David for his dedication to the patients that we treat here at the VA clinic. He will be missed.
James Little MD

May 5, 2011

David was a very nice young man. He did a fine job while working here at the Austin VA. David will be greatly missed!


Sincerely,

Greta R. Roan
Austin VA
Agent Cashier

May 5, 2011

Family of David, a caring and excellent Medical Clerk, always ready to go the "extra mile" for our veterans. Love and sympathy, Linda Baker, LVN BA AOPC

Debbie Babbineaux

May 5, 2011

You will be miss!!


Debbie Babineaux

Lupita Abeita

May 5, 2011

David you will never be forgotten. You were a good friend and a good co-worker. God bless you.

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