Milton Dale Hendrickson

Milton Dale Hendrickson November 4, 1926 – November 30, 2014 Milton D. Hendrickson grew up on a wonderful family farm in Payson, Utah along with five brothers and two sisters. He was a lineman on the 1943 State football championship team at Payson High School. He proudly served as an officer in the Merchant Marine during WWII. He enjoyed a 64 year marriage to his high school sweetheart; Alice May Jolley. His best friend, Glen Bryson married Alice’s sister Afton. Our two families remained best friends for life. He has been heartbroken since Alice’s passing in 2012. Milt built a successful gasoline business and retired at 49. He continued to prosper with multiple investments and as a successful entrepreneur into his later years. A consummate family man, he never lost love or patience with his sometimes wayward children. None of us ever doubted Dad’s love and faith in us. We could always depend on his understanding and support. A man of infinite talents, he excelled in everything he tried: business, sports, family and church. Milt was loved and admired by all who knew him. As a young man, he was an unparalleled fisherman and hunter. His fishing skill was remarkable, but his marksmanship was truly incredible. Later in life, he loved to observe God’s various creatures, particularly birds, and nature with her many glories. He never picked up a gun again, but when fishing was slow, he was often caught sneaking a worm on his hook when his fly fisherman sons weren't looking. He had the eyes of an eagle, constantly tormenting his kids by pointing out objects that none of us could ever quite see. One son had extensive eye surgery and remarked: “Now we’ll know if he was lying about all those things only he could see”. Turns out he was not exaggerating. He continued to “visually torment” us well into his 80s He had a wonderful memory. He would often delight family members with songs and poems from his childhood. He loved to delight his grandchildren by standing on his head. Children loved him and were drawn to him because he always remained a child at heart. He was a devoted member of the LDS church. Throughout his life, he served in numerous capacities including Mission President and Bishop. He loved missionary work, even at eighty eight years of age. He had unshakable faith in BYU sports. Milt is survived by his children: Janette Tree (Steve), Dale, Diane, David (Cyndy), Brian (Yoshie), and Gary. He was blessed with 19 Grandchildren and numerous Great Grandchildren. He passed away peacefully, surrounded by his family. Many thanks to Central Utah Veteran’s Home and Salt Lake VA Hospital for their extraordinary care. We are grateful we have had so many years to enjoy Dad and marvel at his remarkable life. He is irreplaceable. We miss him enormously. Services will be held at the Crystal Heights Ward, located at 1978 E Strattford Ave, Salt Lake City, Utah, On Friday December 5th, 2014. His viewing will be from 9:30am-10:30am, followed by his funeral at 11:am. Interment will be at the Wasatch Lawn Cemetery located at 3401 S Highland Dr. Salt Lake City, Utah

Milton Dale Hendrickson

November 4, 1926 - November 30, 2014