William "Bill" Kenneth Henderson
William Kenneth Henderson, 86, died July 28, 2008 at the Oregon Veterans Home, in The Dalles.
He was born May 22, 1922, in Orting, to Lottie (Blevens) and David Estell Henderson.
Bill grew up in Orting and later moved to Tacoma to work in the shipyards. He joined the United States Army, serving in World War II where he and one of his buddies were involved in the original capture of war criminal Adolph Eichmann.
After his military service to his country, Bill returned to Tacoma where he met Bonnie Carter, a pretty waitress working in a Chinese restaurant. The couple married on June 30, 1947, and moved to White Salmon.
Bill owned a logging truck company and worked in the industry for many years. In 1975, the Hendersons moved to Glenwood where they bought the tavern, which they operated before retiring in 1979, and moved back to White Salmon.
Bonnie died in 2001, and Bill returned to Glenwood to live out his remaining years.
Bill loved the outdoors and was a superb fisherman, hunter and trapper. He was adored by his family members and feared by fish.
He was preceded in death by his wife Bonnie and all of his siblings.
Survivors include his twin sons, Blake Henderson of Underwood and Bob Henderson of Glenwood; daughters, Susan Montgomery of Glenwood and Sherry Henderson of Mill A; eight grandchildren and eight great-grandchildren.
A graveside service will be held at 3 pm on Friday, Aug. 8, at the White Salmon Cemetery.
Gardner Funeral Home handled arrangements.
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