Ron Hendrickson passed away on May 22, 2007, surrounded by his loved ones.
He was born in Everett, Wash., on Dec. 12, 1941, to Charles and Eleanor Hendrickson.
Ron is survived by his wife of 46 years, Sharon; two daughters, Tame (Jim) Hanson, of Marysville, Wash., and Toni (Ray) Fitzgerald, of Snohomish, Wash.; grandchildren, Ashley, Justin, Christopher and Joshua; and great-grandson, Caleb.
Ron is also survived by his special Uncle, Don Hendrickson, of Marysville; two brothers, Ken (Judy) Hendrickson, of Everett, and Jon (Kay) Hendrickson, of Snohomish, Wash.; and one sister, Mary Ann (Lynn) Ransom, of Preston, Idaho. Ron was also a loving brother-in-law to Wesley (Kathy) Anderson, Robert (Sally) Anderson and Leslie (Arnold) Koehn. And many nieces and nephews who he cared about dearly. Ron had many good friends including longtime friends, Roy (Donna) Williamson, Olin and Gail Fox.
Ron was preceded in death by his parents, Charles and Eleanor Hendrickson; brother, Charles Hendrickson; and sister, Viola Lockhart.
If not on his tractor, Ron enjoyed Friday morning breakfast with his brother Jon and cousin Steve. Monday Night Football with his best hunting buddy Roy, eating hot homemade brownies. Many good times were spent playing cribbage with Olin and Gail, and traveling around. In past years, Ron enjoyed riding his horses and Elk hunting high in the mountains. Many great stories came from those hunting trips.
After 35 years as an operating engineer with American Construction, Ron finally retired. This allowed Ron to enjoy being a snowbird and he made many good friends in Mesa, Ariz., over the years. Goodbye to an authentic riverside rat.
A viewing was held from 9:30 a.m. to 12:30 p.m., on Tuesday, May 29, 2007, at Purdy and Walters with Cassidy Funeral Home. A Memorial Service was held at 3 p.m., Tuesday, May 29, 2007, at First Covenant Church in Everett. Arrangements under the care of Purdy and Walters with Cassidy.