"My thoughts and prayers are with all of you at this difficult time. I have such wonderful memories of your entire family from my childhood days on Sands St. Love to all of you! Terri Green"
In loving memory of
GEORGE ARDELL HENDRICKSON
May 30, 1930 - January 18, 2013
George Ardell Hendrickson, 82, of Gwinn, passed away Friday morning, January 18, 2013, at his home, surrounded by family and under the care of Lake Superior Hospice.
George was born on May 30, 1930 in Allouez Township, Michigan to the late Arthur and Lempi Marie (Lepisto) Hendrickson. He proudly served his country with the U.S. Army.
On February 13, 1952 He married the former Inez E. Niemela at Bethlehem Finnish Lutheran Church in Detroit and enjoyed nearly 61 years of marriage together.
George retired in 1985 from the U.S. Civil Service having been employed at the former K.I. Sawyer Air Force Base in heating maintenance for many years. After retiring, he and his wife, Inez, spent 3 winters in Florida and following 26 winters in Texas.
He was a member of Grace Lutheran Church in Gwinn. In his free time, George enjoyed golfing, baseball, reading, and making things in his workshop at home.
Survivors include his wife, Inez, of Gwinn; two sons, Terry (Donna) Hendrickson of Camp Douglas, WI and Curtis (Jennifer) Hendrickson of Lawrenceville, GA; two brothers, Raymond (Catherine) Hendrickson of Gladstone and Kenneth Hendrickson of Fowlerville, MI; six granddaughters, Aina Mae, Arianna, Kathryn, Christa, Sofie, and Ciera Hendrickson. Preceding him in death besides his parents was a son, Jay Ardell Hendrickson on June 6, 2003.
A memorial service will be held on Tuesday at 3 p.m. at Grace Lutheran Church in Gwinn with the Rev. Rell Spickerman officiating. The family will greet relatives and friends immediately following the service at a luncheon to be served in the church fellowship hall.
Those wishing to make an expression of sympathy are kindly asked to consider the American Cancer Society.
The Canale-Gwinn Funeral Home is assisting the family where memories may be shared at www.canalefuneral.com
Tributes
"Our thoughts are with the Hendrickson family. While we never had the pleasure to meet George, he raised a fine son in Curtis. Much love to you all as you share the many wonderful memories of a life well lived."
"My thoughts are with all of you at this difficult time. I'm sorry I can not be there to express my sympathy in person. George and I became good friends, meeting many times at the post office, talking for a long time on the street. I always thought how nice it was that he took the time to chat with me and I enjoyed our talks, and for that I am happy. I saw George several times in his last weeks and he was always smiling and ready to chat, even if he wasn't feeling good or able to eat much, there was always that kind, gentle smile, never complaining. Inez you were a wonderful caretaker, loving nurse, and constant loving companion for George and he knew he was loved by many. Take comfort that his last days were filled with his wonderful family and beautiful grandchildren. I am always just a phone call away."
"Inez and Family, We are sorry to hear of George passing. We have known you many years and should have kept in better touch. I still remember you babysitting Gordy when we needed help and the boys playing with ours. Remember the good times."
"Curt, I am sorry to hear of your Dad's passing. Your family will be in my thoughts and prayers. Bridget"