Wayne Lynwood Hendrick's Obituary
Lakeview- Wayne Lynwood Hendrick, age 83, of Howard City, went to be with the Lord on Monday, September 27, 2021, at his home with family by his side. Wayne was born May 18, 1938 in Caledonia, MI, the son of Earl and Abbie (Trowbridge) Hendrick. He was raised in Caledonia and graduated from Caledonia Public Schools Class of 1956. He furthered his education as a journeyman die maker working for Atwood, Keeler Brass, ITM, and retiring from Atwood at age 64 in 2002. Wayne married Gaila Martin on September 26, 2009 in Pierson. Wayne enjoyed fishing, hunting, gardening, woodworking, horseshoes, bowling, and playing cards. He loved his family and spending quality time with them. He loved America and was a true patriot. His favorite color was blue and muted colors. He was an active member of the Sonshine Worship Center in Lakeview.
Wayne will be missed by his wife Gaila Hendrick of Howard City; three children, Brian Hendrick of Alto, Beth (Paul) Settles of Kalamazoo, and Brad (Ashley) Hendrick of Lowell; one stepdaughter, Tina (Dean) Longcore of Sand Lake; nine grandchildren, Douglas, Meghan, Thomas, Kimberley, Scott, Abbey, Brecken, Kyle, Justin, Justin K., and Collin; eight great-grandchildren, Easton, Penny, Rockwell, Grady, Juke, Stella, Reid, and Georgia; one brother, Bernard (Pat) Hendrick of Saranac; and countless nieces and nephews.
Wayne was preceded in death by his late wife Sandra Hendrick, parents Earl and Abbie Hendrick, and nine siblings.
The family will accept friends for a memorial in Wayne's memory on Friday, October 8, 2021 starting at 11:00 a. m. at Brigham Funeral Chapel in Lakeview, MI. Memorial Contributions in Wayne's memory may be made to the Sonshine Worship Center.
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