Willmar HENDRICKSON

WILLMAR HENDRICKSON Willmar Hendrickson, 68, of Dawson Township, Ont., passed away peacefully with loved ones by his side on Sunday, Oct. 28, 2001 at the Emo Hospital in Emo, Ont. He was born May 12, 1933 in Wilson Creek, Atwood Township, Ont. to the late Charles and Bertha Hendrickson. Willmar spent most of his working life guiding at Hanson’s Wilderness Lodges in Nestor Falls, Ont., and had made numerous friends from the guest he guided for more than 50 years. He loved everyone, but most of all he loved his cribbage games and thoroughly enjoyed it when he could sneak in a skunk or double skunk on someone. He semi-retired to enjoy the company and companionship of his brother, Arvid, at his home on Wilson Creek. You could find him each and every day visiting his sister, Adeline, between 6 and 7 a.m., and his nieces and nephews on Wilson Creek later in the day. On crib nights, he would stop and see his nieces on his way to Nestor Falls. He was well-known for his gentle method of speaking by always choosing his words carefully. Willmar will be missed by each and every one he knew. He was predeceased by his sister, Elvina Drennan; and brothers, Norman and Melvin. Willmar is survived by his two sisters, Adeline Mattison of Rainy River, Ont., and Mildred Road-house of Mission, B.C.; two brothers, Arvid Hendrickson of Rainy River, Ont., and Richard Hendrick-son of Edmonton, Alta; and by numerous nieces and nephews, and cousins. Funeral services will be held Thursday, Nov. 1, 2001 at 2 p.m. at the Knox United Church in Rainy River, Ont. Pastor Pat White will officiate, with interment in McInnis Creek Cemetery in McInnis Creek, Ont. Pallbearers will be Don Olson, Jerry Gignac, Randy Hanson, Gor-don Drennan, Ronny McQuaker, and Emil Halverson. Honourary pallbearers will be Charles Hanson, Allen Olson, Roy Stigen, Harry Gerula, Richard Drennan, Buddy Ruby, Leonard Sandford, Donna Hanson, Chris-tine Hayes, Irene Gerula, Marcie Stigen, and Mary Gignac. In memoriam donations may be made to the McInnis Creek Church, c/o Vivian Locking, Box 513, Rainy River, Ont., P0W 1L0.