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William Hendricks Obituary


WILLIAM J. HENDRICKS
February 14, 1942 ~ June 23,2018

William J. Hendricks, 76, of Vancovuer, WA, passed away June 23, 2018 after a long battle with COPD. He was born in Port Townsend, WA on Feb. 14, 1942 to Ralph and Marjorie Hendricks. William graduated from Port Townsend High School in 1960.
He joined the United States Marine Corps in 1961 and retired after a 30-year career as a E-9, Master Gunnery Sargent, the highest enlisted rank. William also worked for the Vancouver School District for 15 years.
William leaves behind his wife and partner of 54 years, Jeanine L. Hendricks; sons, Carl Hendricks (wife Kerri and children Morgan and Trenton) of Mt. Vernon, WA and Brian Hendricks (wife Jo and children Taylor and Mckenna) of Vancouver, WA; and his sister, Susan Bumgarner (husband James) of Port Townsend, WA.
William attended Hillcrest Church of the Nazarene, 14410 NW 21st Ave., Vancouver, WA 98685, where a memorial service will be held Sat., July 21, 2018 at 11a.m. He will be interned at Washelli Cemetery in Seattle, WA in the military area, with a full military ceremony.
The family would like to thank hospice for the great care. Also, a special thank you to Dr. Stanley Sugarman, his Medical Assistant, Barbara Orozco, and Dr. Megan McCullars for their wonderful care.
Please sign his guest book at: www.columbian.com/obits.

Published by The Columbian on Jul. 14, 2018.
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Still standing tall at God's gate. May God bless you and your loved ones. Semper Fi!

John Allison

July 8, 2022

So sorry for your loss.
May you feel God's special peace, love, and comfort as only He can give!

John & Sharon Macfarlane

July 28, 2018

Faithful to the end, Marine. God bless.

john alison

July 17, 2018

My deepest condolences at the passing of a great Marine. Master Guns will be remembered by our great and mighty God, who will surely place him on duty with the 'Praetorian Guard' of Heavens Host.
Semper Fidelis!
Ron Brandon
Chaplain
MCL

July 14, 2018

MGySgt of Marines... though our trails did not cross while on our adventure in the Corps I know what you did for your Brothers and Sisters of the Corps you shall not be forgotten for you service and love of Corps looking forward to sharing with you at Heavens' Gate... Always Remembered Semper Fidelis and peace to your family.

GySgt John Stofiel

July 14, 2018

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