Dorothy Hendrickson

Dorothy Anne (Aljoe) Hendrickson age 83 of Montpelier ND, went to her eternal home January 15, 2016.

Dorothy was born May 4, 1932 on the family farm in Corwin Township near Ypsilanti ND. She was the only daughter of seven children. She was baptized October 22, 1937 and was confirmed on September 5th, 1948 at Montpelier Lutheran Church. She was raised on the family farm and attended Corwin Township School. She graduated from Jamestown High School in 1950. After graduation she worked at the Red Cross in Jamestown. On June 25, 1952 she married the love of her life Dennis Hendrickson. Their first home was in Jamestown where they lived with Dennis's sister Sonia until they built a home on the family farm. In the year 2000 they moved into Montpelier. In July of 2011 she became a resident of Ave Maria.

She was blessed with 3 children Dwight (Janet) Hendrickson Ypsilanti, ND, Dorinda (Brian) Andres Medina, ND, Dianne (Randy) Oberlander Edmond, OK.

She was blessed with 9 grandchildren JoAnna (Dennis) Hartsoch, Renee (Jerome) Wimer, April (Cory) Foth, Kristen (Scott) Lynch, Kyler (Amy) Hendrickson, Shane Hendrickson, Ryan Hendrickson, Kellie (Justen) Vinson, and Jesse Oberlander.

She was also blessed with 7 great grandchildren Trevor (Cassandra) Tollefson, Jaydon and Jace Wimer (Renee), MaKoti and Waylon Hartsoch (JoAnna), Hunter Vinson (Kellie), and Thomas Hendrickson (Kyler).

She was very active with Montpelier Lutheran Church until the time of her stroke. She loved to sew with the quilting club at church and over the years made many school bags that were utilized to package school supplies that were sent overseas. She enjoyed sewing quilts many were taken to Red Willow Bible camp to be auctioned off. She also enjoyed presenting the bibles to the graduating kindergarten Sunday school class for many years. She loved gardening and canning all the vegetables she grew. She was well known for her homemade apple pies, which was also the family favorite. She helped on the farm by making meals, running after parts and helped move equipment between fields. She also helped during calving season by keeping records of the calves and bottle feeding when needed. She was always helping someone with something. She was never concerned with herself only others. She loved to travel whether it was to Oklahoma to help Dianne with the grandbabies or to Texas to see her brother and his family. Dorothy loved putting together family picnics and reunions when people would come to visit. Dorothy was the most kind, considerate, and caring person we have ever known. She always had a place in her heart for everyone - no exceptions. Dorothy had a strong faith in our Lord and Savior and she will be missed a lot. We know she is in a better place and will be our guardian angel until we see her again she will always be in our hearts.

Dorothy is also survived by two brothers, Darrell (Cristal)Aljoe,(Roscoe, TX) Everrett Aljoe(Auburn, Washington) Sister-in-law, Sonia Berg(Jamestown), one aunt, Florence Janz, El Cajon, CA and many nieces, nephews and cousins.

Dorothy was preceded in death by her husband, Dennis, parents, John and Marie Aljoe, four brothers, Wesley(in infancy), Raymond, LeRoy and Melvin, two sisters-in-law, Vangie Aljoe, Esther Aljoe.

We would like to thank all the staff at Ave Maria and Hospice RRV for taking care of Dorothy and making the last weeks peaceful.

Memorials can be gifted to Ave Maria Good Shepherd Chapel or Day Dream Fund, or Hospice of the Red River Valley.

The family would like to invite everyone to join them for lunch and fellowship at the nursing home immediately following the service.

Funeral Service: 2:00 p.m., Thursday, January 21, 2016 at Good Shepherd Chapel, Ave Maria Village Chapel, Jamestown, with Deacon Ken Votava and Pastor Terry Anderson officiating.

Visitation: 1:00 p.m. to 7:00 p.m. Wednesday, January 20, 2016 at Williams-Lisko Funeral Chapel, Jamestown.

Prayer Service: 7:00 p.m. Wednesday, January 20, 2016 at Williams-Lisko Funeral Chapel, Jamestown.

Interment: Sunset Memorial Gardens, Jamestown.

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