George Arthur Henriksen

1940 - 2019

George Arthur Henriksen obituary, 1940-2019

BORN

1940

DIED

2019

FUNERAL HOME

Barton Family Funeral Service of Kirkland

11630 Slater Ave NE, Suite-1A

Kirkland, Washington

George Henriksen Obituary


GEORGE ARTHUR HENRIKSEN
May 25, 1940 ˜ August 15, 2019

George Arthur Henriksen was born in Portland, OR on May 25, 1940 to George F. and Ellen Henriksen and died August 15, 2019 in Bothell, WA from complications of Hodgkin’s Lymphoma, which he first contracted in 2004. His humble spirit took flight, and we are grateful knowing he is at rest, safely on his way.
George was a model of the Protector and Provider for his family and a true and faithful companion as a husband to his childhood sweetheart, Judy Runyan Henriksen, for 58 years of marriage. He was devoted to his children, Michael Arthur Henriksen (Barbara), Maria Lorraine Marks (Tim), and Suzanne Marie Fowler (Ken). Loving grandchildren include Daniel Henriksen, Adriel Henriksen, Emily Fowler Kang, Ryan Fowler, Maia Marks, Roslyn (Roz) Marks.
He had three siblings, Joanne (CoCo) Skimas, deceased, (John Skimas) Vancouver, WA; Nan Henriksen, Camas, WA, and John Henriksen, (Cheryl), Aptos, CA. He is also survived by numerous nieces and nephews and extended family. We are all the better for his presence in our lives.
George attended University of Washington from 1959-1963, with a degree in Zoology. He attended University of Washington Medical School 1963-1967, including a sabbatical year in Endocrinology. He entered Psychiatry Residency at UW Medical School 1967-1970. He entered the military as a Major and served 1971-1974 at Tripler Army Medical Hospital CINCPAC during the wind down of the Vietnam War. He obtained his Diplomate of Psychiatry/Neurology in 1974, scoring an awesome score of top 2% nationally.
Dr. Henriksen had his private practice of Psychiatry in Everett, WA for 36 years, serving patients and numerous organizations and medical consultancies.
Quiet and kind, his simple life kept him focused and content whether it was tending his rose beds, watching football on TV, rooting faithfully for UW Huskies or Seahawks. Saturday and Sunday were filled with football in the fall through Super Bowl. It was his favorite sport harkening back to Camas High School days with lifelong friends, captaining his team to the SW WA championship in 1958. He was selected for the All-State West Team that year. Tennis was his second sport, partnering with another lifelong friend to SW WA Doubles Championship the same year.
A private and gentle soul, George truly believed, “To live in the hearts of those we love is not to die.” Accordingly, he arranged to have his ashes scattered in a favorite spot in nature. His loving memory will be cherished in all our hearts.
The family wishes to thank the staff at Evergreen Hospice, The Chateau Bothell Landing, and Barton Family Funeral Service for supporting his last days with us.
In lieu of flowers, we suggest memorials be sent to: The Leukemia And Lymphoma Society of Seattle, University of Washington Medical School of Psychiatry, Children’s Hospital in Seattle or charities of your choice.
To sign condolences and view the tributes to George, please go to BartonFuneral.com and www.columbian.com/obits

Published by The Columbian on Sep. 1, 2019.
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I am so Thankful for Dr. George. He continues to help me with his kind and wise
life advice and the gentle nudges toward living our best lives. Everything he said
stays with me, his sayings come to me at the most meaningful times and I feel truly
blessed that I remember them so well and can pass them on to others. I think of him often.

Vicki Rowland

September 11, 2023

His light shines on. What a great honor to have known him, I am so grateful. I can only continue to try and be the kind of human being he inspired, My thoughts and prayers are with his dear family and all who cared for him.

Vicki Rowland

August 18, 2022

George was a gift of my lifetime. I met him in 1978 as a young woman, and over a 20 year period, he graced me with his brilliance, generosity, kindness, love and support, and humor. I still feel his presence and his sayings will always be with me. I know he lives on in many many hearts, just as he does in mine.

Robin Gabrielle

August 26, 2021

I will always remember Doctor's hopeful and reassuring presence in my life. His wonderful creative (and often dearly humorous) sayings come to my mind regularly. Such a great caring human being and physician, he continues to guide and inspire me. Blessings to his beloved family.

Vicki Rowland

August 24, 2021

George, I can´t believe it´s been 2 years. I think of you fondly and will never forget the value you added to my life. Knowing you was a privilege and I´ll forever be grateful.

Cynthia MacKenzie

August 18, 2021

Unforgettable Brilliant Soul, you made my life better.

Vicki Rowland Rowland

August 30, 2020

Robin M Gabrielle

August 1, 2020

Dear Judy and family,
Dr. will remain in my heart and mind forever. He was absolutely the most brilliant and caring man I have ever known. How one person could use books, movies, and music lyrics to make things more clear. His memory could capture each genre and recall at the most vital time. He was so very loved and always will be. His smile is embedded in my soul.

K Goetz

September 3, 2019

Now I will light a candle just as he did for so many.I feel so blessed and honored to have known him. The kindest wise soul, brilliant and witty who helped so many of us heal. So many of the things he said will always be with me and I will always be thankful. My deepest sympathy to his family.

Vicki Rowland
Snohomish, WA

Vicki Rowland

September 3, 2019

Dear Judy and Family,
Our condolences and prayers that God's deepest peace be with you all. May the kind, gentle goodness and joy of your beloved George sustain you.

Paul and Nedra Gallagher

September 2, 2019

Our prayers are with the family. It has been a long struggle for George. He was an amazing person. I attended high school with him and he was so gifted in many ways. He will always be remembered for his poetry as well as his integrity.

Carolyn Dorman

September 2, 2019

Having known George Henriksen for many many years, he was the most brilliant, kind hearted man I have ever had the pleasure to know. His keen sense of understanding people was beyond any human being I've ever met. His laughter and love of life sparkled in his eyes like stars. His smile was as bright as the sun. There was only one George. There will never be another like him. I was blessed to call him a friend. RIP dear friend, you will never be forgotten.

C. MacKenzie

September 1, 2019

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