Harold Hendrickson's Obituary
Rev. Harold Richard Hendrickson, age 85 of Bolivar, passed away at 3:33 AM Sunday, September 13, 2009 at the Citizens Memorial Hospital in Bolivar. He was born in Bolivar, MO on August 22, 1924 the son of Fred Hendrickson and Leola (Graham) Hendrickson. Harold was a graduate of Bolivar High School and was a U. S. Army Veteran before the Korean Conflict. Harold was saved as a young man and was a life long member of Mt Gilead Methodist Church. In 2000, Harold received the Bolivar High School “Hall Of Fame” Award of which he was very proud. Harold served as a United Methodist Church minister serving several area churches. Some of those included, Bethel, Brighton, Pleasant Hope, New Bethel, Weaubleau, Fairview and Mt. Gilead. His ministry covered a span of over 50 years. One thing that Harold never ran out of was a supply of his hugs. No matter where Harold met you, he had a smile and a hug to share. Often, the greeting included a nickname and a joke or story. Harold and Ann lived on a farm southeast of Bolivar for 62 years. They milked cows for approximately 35 years. During part of this time they also raised beef cattle. In 1977, Harold built the new house and the family moved from the nearby original homestead. Three new grandchildren were born as the new home was being built. The pastime that Harold really enjoyed was boating and skiing. He was always willing to take someone to the lake to teach them to ski. When it cam to teaching others to do what he enjoyed, Harold had the patience of Jobe. He wouldn’t let his students give up until they were successful. In Harold’s years as a minister, he touched lives in numerous ways. Whether it was guidance to a new beginning, joining hands in marriage, encouragement through illness, or the comfort for all at the end of a loved ones life here on earth, Harold was there. He was preceded in death by his parents, and two brothers, Clark Hendrickson and Virgil Hendrickson and a brother-in-law Arlie Bacon. Also a nephew, Ron Hendrickson. Surviving is his wife Ann B. (Walker) Hendrickson of the couples home, two daughters, Elizabeth Campbell and husband Gary of Bolivar; Jean E. Franklin of Bolivar; two sons, Robert Hendrickson and wife Alana of Harlingen, TX and Richard Hendrickson and wife Pat of Bolivar, MO; Also two sisters, Evelyn Bacon of Fair Grove, MO; and Dorothy Bennett and husband Glenn of Ojai, CA; also a sister-in-law, Frances Hendrickson of Bolivar; 11 Grandchildren, Tom Campbell and wife Jamie, David Campbell and wife Brenda, Matt Campbell, Laura Beth and husband Jeremy Montgomery, Leslie Franklin, Leah Franklin, Ashley Zolkowski, Shannon Hendrickson and wife Alexis, Erin Hendrickson, Jennifer Hendrickson and Jeremy Hendrickson. 8 Great Grandchildren, Madison, Megan and Blake Campbell, Daniel and Sarah Campbell, Mia Montgomery, and Evan and Novalee Hendrickson. Also may nieces, nephews, cousins and a host of many friends. A Visitation will be held on Tuesday, September 15, 2009 from 5 PM to 7 PM at the Butler Funeral Home Chapel in Bolivar. Memorial Funeral Services will be held on Wednesday, September 16, 2009 at 11:00 AM in the Butler Funeral Home Chapel with Pastor Clint Lambeth officiating. Musical soloist will be Allen Hines singing “He Touched Me” and “How Great Thou Art” with Darlene Geyer as the Pianist. Burial will be in the Mt. Gilead Cemetery south of Bolivar at a later date. Memorial contribution may be made to the Lupus Foundation of America, Kansas City Chapel, 6700 Troost, Suite 501 Kansas City, MO 64131-4403 or the American Cancer Society, 3322 S. Campbell, Suite P, Springfield, MO 65807. Friends may sign the guest book or send private condolences at www.butlerfuneralhome.com Return to top
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