The memorial service for John D. Hendricks, age 51, of Haynes will be at 2:00p.m. Monday November 20, at the United Methodist Church in Hettinger. Pastor Judy Banwart will officiate and full millitary honors will be afforded by the Johnson-Melary American Legion Post #115.
Visitation will be Monday from 12:00 noon to 2:00 p.m. at the United Methodist Church in Hettinger.
JOHN DWIGHT HENDRICKS was born January 4, 1955 at Miles City, Mt. to Bernard and Adabelle Daisy (Wyant) Hendricks. He was raised on the family ranch west of Lodgepole, S.D. John attended school at Sunnywest and Lodgepole Schools and graduated from Hettinger High School in 1973. He enlisted into the National Guard and took his training at Fort Leonard Wood, MO. John served in the National Guard from l973 thru 1981 when he was honorably discharged when he needed to care for his father at home. He worked as a mechanic for Orval's Implement and K and K Implement from the early 1970's until they closed. At the time of his death he had been working as an independent mechanic with Kerry Dangerud.
He was a member of the Johnson - Melary American Legion Post #115 of Hettinger.
John was diagnosed with cancer in 2004 and fought a courageous battle since that time.
He is survived by his sister and brother-in-law, Edna Brabazon and Ron Klein; Shadehill, SD; a niece, Michell Brabazon, Elgin ND; nephews, Mike Brabazon and his wife Lisa, Marbleton, WY; Shawn Klein, Shadehill, SD; 2 half sisters, Sharon and her husband Gene Nayes, Fargo, ND; Shirley and her husband Don Jones, Blue Eye, MO; step nieces, Kara and her husband Shannon Wiesinger; Debra and Denise Jones; step nephews, Kirby Klein and Mike Jones and his family; great nieces, Melinda Klein, Cassandra Brabazon, Brittney Wiesinger; and step great nephew, Garret Formo; 2 uncles; 6 aunts numerous cousins and special friend Kerry Dangerud and his wife Ginger.
He was preceded in death by his parents, grandparents, half brother, Edwin several uncles and aunts.
He was a kind and quiet man loved by all who knew him. He will be greatly missed.