Greta Sue (Hendrickson)
Henisey
Jul 17,1945 - Oct 15, 2016
Posted by: Ann Weber
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BARTLESVILLE
EXAMINER-ENTERPRISE
BARTLESVILLE, WASHINGTON CO, OK
(permission granted)
Greta was born July 17,
1945, in Bartlesville to Gleason "Bud" and
Grace (King) Hendrickson. Greta graduated
from College High School in Bartlesville in
1963 and attended Bartlesville Business
College.
Greta married Larry Henisey in Miami, Ok on
December 29, 1971. Larry served as an
Oklahoma Highway Patrol trooper and was
transferred to Cleveland, Ok. in 1974. Greta
and Larry made their home there until Greta
retired in 2000. In 2001, they retired to
Bartlesville to be near family.
Greta worked for Indian Electric Co-op in
Cleveland for 25 years, performing a number
of different jobs including executive
secretary, supervisor of consumer services
and retired as a marketing specialist.
Greta served as a past president of the
Sooner Appaloosa Club and was active as an
FFA parent and honorary member. Greta and
Larry enjoyed trips in their RV to Pro Bull
Riding events, western/antique shows and to
Canton, Tx. Greta was a talented artist and
craftsman especially enjoying making western
crafts.
Greta is a member of a large family which
included many aunts and uncles and 42 first
cousins. Greta considered family to be God's
greatest gift. Greta has published the King
Family newsletter for years and maintained
and distributed the King Family address list
as well as birthday/anniversary lists
yearly.
Greta is survived by her husband of 45
years, Larry, of the home; daughter Melinda
Henisey of Temple, Pa; step-son Mark Henisey
and wife Gail of Dupont. Wa; nieces Suzanne
Hendrickson of Euless, Tx., Kendra
Hendrickson of Chinle, Az, Elizabeth
Tarbutton and husband Ron of Stillwater,
Tammy Beagles and husband Brian of Ramona,
Peggy Grimes and husband Craig of Broken
Arrow; nephew Shawn Hendrickson and wife
Della of Whitefield; sister-in-laws Linda
(List) Hendrickson of Bartlesville, Janice
(Pierce) Hendrickson of Delaware, one uncle,
Ted King of Lenapah and beloved aunt and
best friend, Betty (Thomas) King of Wann.;
as well as numerous cousins.
Greta was preceded in death by her parents
and two brothers, Jim Hendrickson and Lester
Hendrickson.
Services will be held at Bartlesville First
Church, Wednesday, October 19, 2016 at
2:00pm with Rev Tari Carbaugh officiating.
Arrangements are being handled by Stumpff
Funeral Home.
Burial will be in Memorial
Park Cemetery, Bartlesville. Family
visitation will be held Tuesday, October 18,
2016 from 6:00 to 8:00pm.
In lieu of flowers, donations in Greta's
name may be made to Bartlesville First
Church Animal Ministry or the American Brain
Tumor Association.
Stumpff Funeral Home & Crematory
1600 Southeast Washington Boulevard
Bartlesville,
OK
74006
(918) 333-4300
Published in Examiner-Enterprise from Oct. 17 to Nov. 16, 2016
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