Barbara A. Hendrickson

1932 - 2007

BORN

1932

DIED

2007

Barbara Hendrickson Obituary

Barbara Ann Hendrickson, 75, of Kalama left her earthly body and rose in victory to glory July 20, 2007.

Barbara was born July 7, 1932, in Thompsonville, Kan. She was raised in Puyallup and graduated from high school there.

She met her husband, Robert DeWayne Hendrickson, when he was showing a calf at the Western Washington Fair in Puyallup. They were married Dec. 30, 1950. After celebrating 50 loving and devoted years together, Robert went to be with the Lord in 2001.

While raising their three children she was actively involved in volunteer work, school functions, scouts, and community and civic activities. Her other interests included working at Old Friends Antiques and serving on the Kalama Fair Board. She was involved with the ILWU Local #21 Pensioners and the Kalama Helping Hand. She also attended the Kalama Church of the Nazarene.

She was a loving and creative mother who enjoyed baking, sewing dance costumes and doll clothes and had a myriad of hobbies and talents.

Barbara was preceded in death by her adoptive parents, Milton and Agnes Toburen; her birth parents, Walter Thayer and Norma Billups; her siblings, Donna Peart and Dean Gibson; and a son-in-law, Jerry Baker.

Survivors include her children, Michael and Kathy Hendrickson of Winlock, Cheryl and Kelly Macomber of Mount Vernon, Wash., and Ben and Robin Pritchard of Kalama; seven grandchildren; 14 great-grandchildren; her sisters, Doris Larsen of Puyallup, Barbara Boynton of El Dorado Springs, Mo.; a brother, James Toburen; an uncle, Charles Billups of Gig Harbor, Wash.; and numerous nieces and nephews.

A celebration of Barbara's life will be held at 11:30 a.m. Thursday at the Kalama Church of the Nazarene, 501 Cloverdale Road in Kalama. The viewing will be held from 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. today and Wednesday at Dahl-McVicker Funeral Home. Interment will take place at 10 a.m. Thursday at Longview Memorial Park, 5050 Mt. Solo Road.

Memorial contributions may be made to Kalama Helping Hand, P.O. Box 621, Kalama, WA 998625.

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Published by The Daily News from Jul. 24 to Jul. 25, 2007.

Memories and Condolences
for Barbara Hendrickson

8 Entries

Michael Hendrickson

August 20, 2007

To all of our Mother's beloved friends and family,

My sisters, Cheryl and Robin, and I, thank you for your kindness, support and empathy at the loss of our Mother's presence here, amongst we who remain in this realm. None of any of your kind acts or words of consolation have gone unnoticed, or unappreciated. If anyone has not received a personal thank-you from at least one of we three siblings, please let this message be that thanks given to you, personally, by myself and my sisters.

We shall all miss Mom sorely, and none more than I.

But we rejoice that her trials are over, that her fight to walk in righteousness was victorious, and she has entered to life everlasting, and glorious, with our Father and Our Lord, and our father, Robert. We miss them both, and know that you do, too. Until that day when we're all reunited on that distant shore... Please allow us to repeat His One Main Commandment for us all...

"Love you one another, as I have loved you..."

Thank you.

Go in peace, all of you...

... and love mightily!

It's the ONLY thing that really matters in the end!

Blessings to you all,

Michael, Cheryl & Robin

JEANNIE STOREDAHL

July 26, 2007

OUR HEARTS GO OUT TO ALL OF BARBARA'S FAMILY.......ENJOYED PLAYING BINGO WITH HER ON TUESDAYS.

SINCERELY, JERRY AND JEANNIE STOREDAHL

Debbie Hannah

July 26, 2007

Dear Ol Neighbors,
I was shocked to here of your Mother's death. I wasn't prepared to hear it when my Mom called me.
I am sorry that we could stay and visit after the service, Dad tires quickly these days.
I will always remember the many
coversations I had with her over the fence. We talked about her kids and grand-kids and how nice it was when you all got together.
I remember one particular conversation when she was missing your Dad a whole lot, but she knew one day she would be with him. I imagine her now joyfully in his arms dancing on the clouds of heaven.
Thinking of you!
Sincerely,
Debbie Hannah

mary cox

July 26, 2007

to Michael, Cheryl and Robin and their families:
We want to extend to you our deepest sympathy for the loss of your mother. When I think about your mother, I am reminded of the numerous garage sales and parties I attended at your home.We will remember her as a good neighbor and friend.
Sincerely,

Mary and Cal Cox and family

The Gloor Family

July 25, 2007

It was nice to be able to attend your 75th birthday party and the family reunion with you. I am sorry you had to leave this earth when you did. That day will be very hard every year but it will also be a day to remember since it is Mom's birthday.

Bill & Cheryl Moore

July 25, 2007

The neighborhood won't be the same without Barbara. Our thoughts and prayers are wtih Michael, Cheryl and Robin and their families.

Terry and Fred Olson

July 24, 2007

We will miss your smiling face at the family reunions, but you are with Bob in heaven now.

Michelle Lane

July 24, 2007

We will miss Barbara's presence at church, but look forward to seeing her on the golden shores of Heaven.
We praise God for her victory.

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