LaVonne Elaine Hendrickson
August 27, 1931 - November 28, 2010
Obituary
LaVonne E. Hendrickson, age 79, died peacefully November 28, 2010 in Burien. LaVonne is survived by her husband of 64 years, Charley; children, Raymond Hendrickson, Christine Dean Smotherman, Evelyn Hendrickson, Andrew Deborah Hendrickson, Charlene ‘Lynn’ Shellenbarger; 23 grandchildren; numerous great-grandchildren, great-great-grandchildren, nieces and nephews; sisters, Mary Stan Rowden and Caroline Boyd Lovsey; brother-in-laws, Floyd Smotherman and Dick Bass. She was preceded in death by her daughter, Donna Hendrickson and her son-in-law Tommy Shellenbarger and her grandson, William Thomas Smotherman ‘Bubba’. Viewing will be held on Friday, 12/03 from 2:00 pm – 5:00 pm and on Monday, 12/06 from 9:00 am – 12:30 pm. Services will be held at 12:30 pm at BONNEY-WATSON Washington Memorial, 16445 International Blvd., SeaTac, WA. 206 242-1787.
Donnie:
You will be missed by all who had the pleasure of knowing you, I will miss our telephone talks.
What a great and lasting marriage to Uncle Charlie, and super example for all of us as to your love & commitment.
My Grandma is a special lady and she is going to be missed dearly i love you grandma i know you’re up above watching out for all of us:….Grandma Christmas is right around the corner and every time i see the lights twinkle i will think of you and your loving smile you will be with us in our heart’s forever and we already miss you like crazy we love you Grandma forever and always ….love your Grandaughther…
My grandma what can I say about her. I remember talking to her one time and she gave me a great piece of advice and wisdom that I use in my life today. She told me even though my mom had divorced Woodrow, she didn’t divorce the family and would always be her sister-inlaw. I would like to say thanks, because that piece of wisdom and advice has helped me alot in my own life. I know that I’m not alone, grandma will always be in my heart, even though we’re far apart.
I have so many memories of Aunt Donnie that it’s hard to pick just one. I know that she’s up in heaven now with my mom playing cards and talking about the good ole days. Aunt Donnie is loved and missed by the Banyai family.
I’m so very sorry for your loss. Your family surely doesn’t need anymore for a long time. I remember when we were kids, we always lived near each other and were told by Aunt Donnie to ‘stay outside and shake some stink off yourselves’ most likely because there were so many of us! and we’d play hide and go seek sometimes using this huge tire to hide in. We had a lot of fun! Her hair was always in ringlets, her face always made up, always loved her comfy dresses moo moos really. I love you Aunt Donnie! Share your peace with your sisters Billie,Helen,Lois Arlene,Norma,Evie,and brother Ray. you are going to be sorely missed.
Aunt Donnie,there are so many memories I have of you that there is no way that I could write them all down, I guess my most favorite is when we all worked at Margos Cafe; you, mom and me. The things that we did to our customers and to each other were happy and fun times and I will cherish them forever. Aunt Donnie, we will miss you deeply. Say hi to the gang from all of us and ps: please give momma a big hug and kiss, we miss her more than words can say. love always
We all have different journeys
Different paths along the way
We are all meant to learn some things
But never meant to stay
we miss and love you
Our destination is a place
far greater than we know
for some the journeys quicker
for some the journeys slow
we love you
A candle loses nothing of its light by lighting another candle. Love u always grandma
Miss you much grandma. Always in our thoughts