Henrikson, Donald

d. September 4, 2009

Donald Derry Henrikson, age 88, of Springfield, passed away on September 4, 2009 at St. John’s Hospice.

Survived by: Spouse : Alice Henrikson
Two Daughters : Carol (Raymond) Poe of Springfield
Janice (Stan) McMorris of Charleston
Five Grandchildren – Collette (Joe) Ramirez
Cherrilyn (William) Mayfield
Lance (Angela) Poe
Kelly (fianc√© Mary) McMorris
Bret McMorris
Eight Great Grandchildren : Alice Schultz
Grant Schultz

Christian Schultz
Tyler Ramirez
Ryan Ramirez
Celynn Mayfield
Charles Mayfield
Mason Poe
Many Nieces & Nephews

Donald Henrikson was born September 4, 1921 in Sweetwater, IL, the son of Henry and Martha Derry Henrikson.

Don married Alice Perkins on November 8, 1941 at the Sherman Methodist Church.
He is preceded in death by a son, Philip, a grandson, Shayne McMorris, and four brothers – Eldon, Henry “Hank”, John, and Earl Henrikson.

Mr. Henrikson graduated from Athens High School in 1939.

He was a member of Sangamon County Farm Bureau, Williamsville School Board for 7 ¬Ω years, and The Federal Land Bank Board for 22 years, with 5 years as chairman. Don was a member of Sherman United Methodist Church since 1928, where he served as Superintendent and a teacher of Sunday School. He was a District Director of United Methodist Men for 5 years and a 2006 recipient of the Sangamon County Senior Hall of Fame.

Don farmed in Sangamon County from 1943 until retiring in 1984. He worked at “Big R” for fifteen years.

Visitation will be held at Sherman United Methodist Church in Sherman on Sunday, September 6, 2009, from 1:00 P.M. until time of service at 3:00 PM.

Rev. Mike Pennell will be officiating.
Burial will be at Riverside Cemetery near Illiopolis.
In lieu of flowers Memorials can be made to the Sherman United Methodist Church Memorial Fund.

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Gayle Ervin Blair

Posted September 6th, 2009 at 6:51 am

Don was probably my first adult friend when we moved to Sherman in 1963. Of course I was only 8 1/2 years old at the time. He would always show me his fascinating short finger and give me Dentyne gum. And he always made me feel special. That continued through the rest of his life. Many wonderful memories we can all share. The passing of a remarkable man! Condolences to you all.

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Henrikson, Donald

d. September 4, 2009

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