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Arno "Hank" A. Henderson Jr.
May 15, 1924 ~ February 21, 2017 (age 92) 92 Years Old Light a Candle
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Message from Warren Mills
August 10, 2017 8:52 PM
Its mid August and I just learned of this great man's passing.
I had seen Hank on LOWISA's and around sailing but we'd never spoken.
Then one horrific weekend I crossed the lake with three non-sailors in a tired old boat and thru a nasty storm.
Arriving late at the Warroad dock Hank was there to greet us. We were tired, everything was soaked, just a mess. Hank stepped in and before you knew it we were eating bacon and eggs in his kitchen, our clothes in the dryer and bunks set up in his camper.
What a gentleman, Virginia, all our love, always.
I had seen Hank on LOWISA's and around sailing but we'd never spoken.
Then one horrific weekend I crossed the lake with three non-sailors in a tired old boat and thru a nasty storm.
Arriving late at the Warroad dock Hank was there to greet us. We were tired, everything was soaked, just a mess. Hank stepped in and before you knew it we were eating bacon and eggs in his kitchen, our clothes in the dryer and bunks set up in his camper.
What a gentleman, Virginia, all our love, always.
Message from Annette Hebert
December 5, 2022 4:47 PM
Hank and Jenny were good friends of my folks from Texas, Doris and Bill Goodman. Hank and Dad served together in the Navy in the Pacific Theater of battle and met up at their Navy Reunions. I met them in Colorado at one of those reunions and they both made a lasting impression. Just saw Hank's obituary and wanted to tell Jenny thanks so much for sharing him and I'm sorry for your loss. Peace to your family.
A candle was lit by Don Carl
on June 1, 2017 11:30 AM
A candle was lit by Valerie and Nathan Dahl
on May 31, 2017 3:43 PM
A candle was lit by Sheila & Skyler Forst
on May 29, 2017 5:43 PM
A candle was lit by Dan Shaul
on May 25, 2017 12:01 AM
A candle was lit by cornel & Rosie Rygh
on May 24, 2017 8:44 AM
A candle was lit by Darrel Anderson
on May 24, 2017 7:45 AM
Message from Jule and Pat Hanson
May 23, 2017 11:16 PM
Virginia and family,
We miss seeing and chatting with Hank at the WSLC and think of him each week we are there. We know you miss him a lot, too. We have prayed for you. GOD is your greatest Comforter and you can trust in the promises of GOD's word, such as John 14:1-6 and John 11:25 and 1 John 5:11-12 and John 3:16. And one day there will be a great reunion as 1 Thessalonians 4:13-18 and 1 Corinthians 15:51-17. Hank always requested the "Rock of Ages" and "The Old Rugged Cross." He was quite a guy! We care and send our love. Jule and Pat
We miss seeing and chatting with Hank at the WSLC and think of him each week we are there. We know you miss him a lot, too. We have prayed for you. GOD is your greatest Comforter and you can trust in the promises of GOD's word, such as John 14:1-6 and John 11:25 and 1 John 5:11-12 and John 3:16. And one day there will be a great reunion as 1 Thessalonians 4:13-18 and 1 Corinthians 15:51-17. Hank always requested the "Rock of Ages" and "The Old Rugged Cross." He was quite a guy! We care and send our love. Jule and Pat
A candle was lit by nancy Craig
on May 23, 2017 8:36 PM
A candle was lit by Kay Johnson
on May 23, 2017 7:58 PM
A candle was lit by Fraser and Sally Norton
on May 23, 2017 6:02 PM
A candle was lit by Bob and Karolyn Eastman
on May 23, 2017 4:16 PM
A candle was lit by Agata Olson and family
on March 15, 2017 12:14 PM
Message from Virginia
March 12, 2017 3:19 PM
Thank you everyone for your thoughts and prayers.
Message from Bill Hohn
March 3, 2017 10:54 AM
My wife Jan and I knew Hank for many years as we had rented sailboats from him to cruse the islands. We always tried to visit Hank and Virginia every time we were visiting my folks in Warroad. We also attended LOWISA together, and when I was commodore (1990) Hank ran the REPAX fleet. Great guy, I'll miss visiting with him.
Message from Jim Jasmin
March 2, 2017 12:15 PM
Hank, with his sailboat charters introduced me to Lake of the Woods in 1975. That experience was so life changing that I committed myself to charter a boat from Hank and sail LOTW every year as long as i was able. Hank was not only the best advisor on sailing out of Warroad, but his sense of humor and inexhaustible collection of life stories made him unforgettable to me. Some of my lifetime peak experience I owe to Hank for his introduction to the beautiful Lake of the Woods. What a great man!
Message from Bill Hooper
March 2, 2017 10:48 AM
My condolences to Ginny and Earl and your family. Lots of experiences through the years in LOW with you guys and at Serendipity in the Hades.
A candle was lit by KAREN HILBORNE
on March 1, 2017 7:01 PM
Message from Don and Linda Denver
March 1, 2017 3:28 AM
Our sincere condolences Ginny and your family. We have many fond memories of you and Hank on Lake of the Woods. RIP
Message from Sarah (Hay) Travis
February 28, 2017 3:00 PM
Wonderful obituary, Uncle Doc was quite the legend. I'm thankful for all the family I have because of him. Sending you all love during this time. Our hearts from Houston are with you.
A candle was lit by Sarah & Ethan Travis
on February 28, 2017 2:56 PM
Message from Tim and Kathy Hughes
February 28, 2017 1:08 PM
Our sympathies to Virginia and to all of Hank's family. Hank was a very interesting gentlemen with many stories to tell. We especially appreciate that he founded ESCAPE which we have enjoyed immensely.
A candle was lit by Tim and Kathy Hughes
on February 28, 2017 1:04 PM
A candle was lit by Mike & Sarah Flick
on February 28, 2017 10:15 AM
A candle was lit by Kenworthy family
on February 28, 2017 7:48 AM
Message from Tracey Alderson
February 28, 2017 5:53 AM
Only knew Hank for awhile, but I did enjoy his stories. What a patriot - his service to his country makes me proud to have known him! My sympathies Nat and family.
A candle was lit by Scott & Lynda Marvin
on February 28, 2017 5:34 AM
A candle was lit by Teresa Carlson
on February 27, 2017 10:47 AM
Message from Sally Brodrick
February 25, 2017 5:39 PM
Thank you Hank for bringing the joy of community to our lake life. Your legacy will never be forgotten.
A candle was lit by Ray and Marshelle Benson
on February 25, 2017 9:11 AM
A candle was lit by William Ellis
on February 24, 2017 2:13 PM
Message from Judy Hay
February 24, 2017 6:30 AM
My heart is with my cousins and Ginny and other family. Hank, always known as "Uncle Doc" to me, was a fun Uncle. And most of all provided me with some swell cousins-Lisa, Dana & Nat.
A candle was lit by Judy Hay
on February 24, 2017 6:26 AM
A candle was lit by Stuart Mickelson and Tracey Alderson
on February 23, 2017 7:33 PM
A candle was lit by Jared and Christy Olafson
on February 23, 2017 3:14 PM
A candle was lit by Stella Burress and family
on February 23, 2017 12:39 PM
A candle was lit by Curtiss & Sharon Johnson
on February 23, 2017 10:31 AM
A candle was lit by Joe and Joan Olafson
on February 22, 2017 12:08 PM
A candle was lit by Tony McLean
on February 22, 2017 9:49 AM
A candle was lit by Don Carl
on February 22, 2017 7:46 AM
A candle was lit by Nancy Craig
on February 21, 2017 8:35 PM
A candle was lit by Al & Patti Halfaker
on February 21, 2017 8:10 PM
A candle was lit by Scott Landby
on February 21, 2017 6:46 PM
Message from Scott Landby
February 21, 2017 6:34 PM
My condolences to Ginny, Tanya, and the whole family. I spent a good share of my adolescence in their home, and will allways remember kabitzing with him, and hearing stories of days days gone by, and opinions of times present.
The greatest generation. Yes. He was among them.
Love,
Scott Landby
The greatest generation. Yes. He was among them.
Love,
Scott Landby
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