Thought I would pass this on. I know that there were a few Union Parish researchers that had corresponded with Doc Henderson. Nelda Breazeale ----- Original Message ----- From: "HGHenderson" <papadoc@reachone.com> To: "Nelda Breazeale" <breazeale4@cox.net> Sent: Thursday, September 05, 2002 12:10 PM Subject: Re: David Redden line > It is with immense sadness that I send you the news that my father > passed away on Monday night, August 26, 2002. He took his last breath > at 6:30 pm and > slipped quietly away into the arms of our Lord, Jesus Christ. We > celebrated his life with him up until the minute he left us and feel > blessed to have been with him at the final moment. My daddy was a > special man and he will be missed. > > One of his final wishes was to make sure that we notified all of his > geneology contacts (friends and family) of his passing and to share > the message that "working with all of you to piece together the puzzle > of his heritage was one of his greatest joys in his later years. It > was not only his hobby, it was his passion." > > We'll be closing down his e-mail address soon and, only for now, > storing his > geneology records in a safe place until one of us (his children) has > the strength to pick it up and begin again. In the meantime, if you > would like to send any news - you may e-mail me at his address until > the 6th of September or at ribbhome@bendcable.com after that time. > This is my personal home e-mail address. > > Please share the following obituary with those you feel would like to > know. > > With kindest regards, > > Patti Ribb > (daughter of H.G. "Doc" Henderson) > > > Obituary: > > Hubert G. "Doc" Henderson born October 5th 1922 - passed in peace > August 26th 2002 . Doc was born in Dundee, TX and was a resident of > Olympia for the past 15 years. He enjoyed his family, gardening, > playing pool and genealogy. He is survived by his wife of 49 years, > Karolyn, their four children, Ann Caldwell, Patti Ribb, Marvin and > Gerald. Two sisters, Peggy Jacobs and Helen Warden and his brother > Guy and 16 grandchildren. He was a WWII Flight Engineer in the Navy > and received the Air Medal of Honor for his efforts in numerous > campaigns. A graduate of the University of Texas, he enjoyed a career > in the oil industry as a Petroleum Engineer and Marine Architect until > his retirement in 1982. A memorial service will be held on Tuesday > September 3rd at 11:00 am at the McKenzie Road Baptist Church - 215 > McKenzie Rd SW Olympia WA. In lieu of flowers friends are asked to > make donations to Providence Sound Home Care and Hospice 459-8311 > > > > >