Services for Clyde Wydell Hendrickson,
Clyde Wydell Hendrickson, Moorhead, MN, passed away peacefully at his home on Tuesday, June 15, 2021. He was born January 14, 1935, in Fosston, MN, to Norman and Alice Hendrickson. He grew up on the family farm near Gonvick, MN.
Clyde graduated from Gonvick High School in 1953, where he played basketball and football. After graduation Clyde worked on the family farm and also drove a dairy truck for the creamery in Gonvick.
On April 28th, 1956, Clyde married his high school sweetheart, “Patsy” as she was then known. They move to Schroeder, MN, where he was employed as a carpenter’s assistant, helping to construct the taconite loading docks on Lake Superior. Clyde then worked as a machinist in Minneapolis, MN, for Advanced Floor Cleaning in their equipment division. Clyde then began his career working and serving at several Christian facilities and was employed as the Grounds and Building Manager: 1968-1973 at Peace Lutheran Church, Coon Rapids, MN; 1973-1988 at Red Willow Bible Camp, Binford, ND; and later at the Association Free Lutheran Bible School, Plymouth MN, 1988-2000 until his retirement.
Upon retirement in 2000, Clyde and his wife, then known as Pat, purchased a home in Parkers Prairie, MN. Clyde, not one to let grass grow under his feet, immediately set about remodeling it until it met his specifications. Clyde was not a man of leisure and quickly began working again. This time he took on part-time work at Mount Carmel Ministries Camp, Alexandria, MN. Among other things, Clyde employed his woodworking skills for Mount Carmel. He made wooden crosses and advent candle holders, donating them to Mount Carmel where they were sold to raise money for the camp ministries. In August 2017 he and Pat moved to an assisted living facility in Moorhead, MN, known as River Pointe/Riverton Suites, where they were living at the time of his death.
Clyde has physically left us and gone to his Heavenly Father but he will be forever remembered for his love, kindness and respect. He affected so many lives with his dependability, work ethic, humor and caring nature. His family adored him and although they grieve his departure he left a legacy for which every family member can be proud.
Clyde is survived by his wife Patricia Hendrickson, Moorhead, MN; son, Paul (Wendy) Hendrickson, Fargo, ND; daughter, Kathy Hendrickson, New Hope, MN; grandson, Luke (Erica) Hendrickson and their daughters Lacey and Audrey, rural Fargo, ND; granddaughter, Sarah (Parker) Vander Wal and their children, Kolby, Brody, Lilly and Rubey, Argusville, ND, and grandson, Andrew (Amanda) Hendrickson and their children, Fiona, Gemma and Liam, Thompson, ND; a sister, Jean Heroux, Elk River, MN; a brother, Neal Hendrickson, Cambridge, MN; and several nieces and nephews.
Clyde was preceded in death by his parents; a son, Mark Hendrickson; and a brother, Oris Hendrickson, all of Minnesota.
Condolence cards may be sent to Patricia Hendrickson, 2401 South 11th St., Apt 303, Moorhead, MN, 56560.
A Celebration of Life service for Clyde will be Saturday, June 26, 2021, at 11 AM, in Korsmo Funeral Chapel, Moorhead, MN. Friends may gather one hour before the service.
Memories and condolences may be shared at www.korsmofuneralservice.com
Clyde Wydell Hendrickson, Moorhead, MN, passed away peacefully at his home on Tuesday, June 15, 2021. He was born January 14, 1935, in Fosston, MN, to Norman and Alice Hendrickson. He grew up on the family farm near Gonvick, MN.
Clyde graduated from Gonvick High School in 1953, where he played basketball and football. After graduation Clyde worked on the family farm and also drove a dairy truck for the creamery in Gonvick.
On April 28th, 1956, Clyde married his high school sweetheart, “Patsy” as she was then known. They move to Schroeder, MN, where he was employed as a carpenter’s assistant, helping to construct the taconite loading docks on Lake Superior. Clyde then worked as a machinist in Minneapolis, MN, for Advanced Floor Cleaning in their equipment division. Clyde then began his career working and serving at several Christian facilities and was employed as the Grounds and Building Manager: 1968-1973 at Peace Lutheran Church, Coon Rapids, MN; 1973-1988 at Red Willow Bible Camp, Binford, ND; and later at the Association Free Lutheran Bible School, Plymouth MN, 1988-2000 until his retirement.
Upon retirement in 2000, Clyde and his wife, then known as Pat, purchased a home in Parkers Prairie, MN. Clyde, not one to let grass grow under his feet, immediately set about remodeling it until it met his specifications. Clyde was not a man of leisure and quickly began working again. This time he took on part-time work at Mount Carmel Ministries Camp, Alexandria, MN. Among other things, Clyde employed his woodworking skills for Mount Carmel. He made wooden crosses and advent candle holders, donating them to Mount Carmel where they were sold to raise money for the camp ministries. In August 2017 he and Pat moved to an assisted living facility in Moorhead, MN, known as River Pointe/Riverton Suites, where they were living at the time of his death.
Clyde has physically left us and gone to his Heavenly Father but he will be forever remembered for his love, kindness and respect. He affected so many lives with his dependability, work ethic, humor and caring nature. His family adored him and although they grieve his departure he left a legacy for which every family member can be proud.
Clyde is survived by his wife Patricia Hendrickson, Moorhead, MN; son, Paul (Wendy) Hendrickson, Fargo, ND; daughter, Kathy Hendrickson, New Hope, MN; grandson, Luke (Erica) Hendrickson and their daughters Lacey and Audrey, rural Fargo, ND; granddaughter, Sarah (Parker) Vander Wal and their children, Kolby, Brody, Lilly and Rubey, Argusville, ND, and grandson, Andrew (Amanda) Hendrickson and their children, Fiona, Gemma and Liam, Thompson, ND; a sister, Jean Heroux, Elk River, MN; a brother, Neal Hendrickson, Cambridge, MN; and several nieces and nephews.
Clyde was preceded in death by his parents; a son, Mark Hendrickson; and a brother, Oris Hendrickson, all of Minnesota.
Condolence cards may be sent to Patricia Hendrickson, 2401 South 11th St., Apt 303, Moorhead, MN, 56560.
A Celebration of Life service for Clyde will be Saturday, June 26, 2021, at 11 AM, in Korsmo Funeral Chapel, Moorhead, MN. Friends may gather one hour before the service.
Memories and condolences may be shared at www.korsmofuneralservice.com