
Ruth Ann Hendricksen
May 05, 1944 - August 25, 2012
Obituary
Ruth Ann Hendricksen of Havre de Grace died Saturday, August 25 at the Senator Bob Hooper Hospice House in Forest Hill. She was 68.
Born in Perth Amboy, NJ she was the daughter of the late Henry and Aina (Williams) Sorenson.
Mrs. Hendricksen did several audio histories of Harford County, specifically, the Living Treasures for the Harford County Library, where she was a substitute Reference Librarian. She was also associated with the Havre de Grace Library's Book Club, was a member of the Aberdeen Heritage Trust, the Havre de Grace Arts Commission, she enjoyed playing bridge and was with the same club, the Jaycee's Wives Club, for over 40 years, and she also traveled extensively around the world.
Mrs. Hendricksen is survived by her husband of 47 years, Ronald Hendricksen; son Dwight A. Hendricksen of Owings Mill and daughter Kristen J. Hardinge of Tigard, OR; grandchildren, Grant and Morgan Hendricksen and Bailey and Ryan Hardinge, and her sister, Nancy Tiedge of Fords, NJ.
A visitation will be held at the Tarring-Cargo Funeral Home, P.A. on Thursday, August 30 from 2-4 and 7-9pm. A celebration of Life service will be held on Saturday, September 1. Contributions in her memory may be made to, Upper Chesapeake Health Foundation, Attn: Senator Bob Hooper House, 520 Upper Chesapeake Dr., Suite 405, BelAir, MD 21014 or to the charity of one's choice. Online condolences may be left for the family at www.tarringcargo.com.
Funeral Home:
Tarring-Cargo Funeral Home
333 South Parke Street
Aberdeen, MD
US 21001
Visitation:
Tarring-Cargo Funeral Home
333 South Parke Street
Aberdeen, MD
US 21001
Events
Visitation
Thu Aug 30, 2012 @ 2:00 PM - 4:00 PM EDT
Tarring-Cargo Funeral Home • 333 S Parke St., Aberdeen, MD 21001
Visitation
Thu Aug 30, 2012 @ 7:00 PM - 9:00 PM EDT
Tarring-Cargo Funeral Home • 333 S Parke St., Aberdeen, MD 21001
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Memories
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Phyllis Grover
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Ruth was a dedicated volunteer for the City of Aberdeen. I will miss her laughter and her candor. She loved history and enjoyed working on the Aberdeen Heritage Trust Committee. God bless the family.
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Erick Stone
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Nikki and I are very sorry to hear of your loss, and we always enjoyed her company at our different events with the extended family.
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Colleen Chamberlain
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Ron and Family, Oakley and I are so saddened about the loss of your loved one, Ruth. We will miss her.
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Claudette
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Our memories hold dear the witty comments and adventurous tales. Our hearts long after our aunt. Our thoughts are with our uncle and cousins during this difficult time. She will be greatly missed.
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Michelle Steelman
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I am so sorry for your loss. She was a great woman and a wonderful family friend.
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paulette smyth
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I am sorry you have lost a wife, mother, and sister. It happened so quickly with no time for me to say good-bye. I worked with Ruth in the library for many years.