HENDRICKS, William

William Hendricks, 94, of Two Hills, Alberta, Canada, passed away peacefully on March 1, 2024, in the Town of Vegreville, Alberta.

Bill was born on Sept 19, 1929, near Groesbeek, Gelderland, Netherlands, the first of seven children in the Hendricks-Franssen (Hendriks) household. Bill and his family survived the Second World War and soon after he and his brother, Herman, immigrated to Canada. Farming was in Bill’s blood and more importantly, in his heart. To take care of the land was something very dear to Bill and his hope of living forever on a Paradise earth to care for it was an integral part of Bill’s faith. He was a devoted member of the local congregation of Jehovah’s Witnesses for many decades and his kind, steady presence at the meetings has been missed since his illness and age prevented him from being there.

Bill was predeceased by his parents, Hendrikus Hendriks-Franssen and Hendrina Wilhelmina Elbers, and his sister Hendrina (Diny) Spithoven. Bill is survived by his remaining siblings, Herman Hendriks, Josef Hendricks-Franssen, Mena Janssen, Frans Hendricks-Franssen and Mia DeBruin and their spouses and families.

A Memorial Service will be held Saturday, March 23, 2024 at 2:00pm at the Vegreville Kingdom Hall of Jehovah’s Witnesses, 4706-59 Ave, Vegreville, AB.