Doris Vivian Hendrickson

On December 20, Doris passed away at the age of 94. Doris was born on November 23, 1930, to Martha and Oscar Hendrickson of Hay Lakes, Alberta. She attended school at Thordenskjold, Bittern Lake; Armena School, Armena; Camrose Lutheran College, Camrose; and the Canadian Lutheran Bible Institute, Camrose. After school, she worked at the U of A Hospital, Edmonton, and Royal University Hospital, Saskatoon, as a secretary. In 1972 she moved back to Camrose to become the secretary at the Canadian Lutheran Bible Institute where she worked until her retirement in 1998.

A member of Messiah Lutheran Church, Camrose, Doris lived out her faith actively involved in many events there and at CLBI. She contributed as a Sunday School teacher, volunteer in ELW activities, Bible studies and small groups, and throughout the years created many banners used to decorate the church.

Doris loved baking sweet treats, creating chocolate candies with the Olson girls, and decorating wedding cakes for her family, as well as for many of the students from CLBI.

An avid sewist, Doris was known for her personal wardrobe, stuffed animals, quilted wall hangings and bed quilts, and beautiful hardanger embroidery. She also enjoyed Rosemaling painting, and her family and friends were recipients of many beautiful items. In later years she was devoted to staying in touch with her loved ones through hand-made cards and sent out many throughout Canada and the United States.

In 2010, she moved to Edmonton to the Good Samaritan Seniors Apartments and became a member of Ascension Lutheran Church where she continued to volunteer and share her creative talents in the church.

In 2021, she moved to Ottewell Manor Lodge, Edmonton, where she freely displayed her creativeness, even winning best decorated door, and was asked to lead classes for the residents about some of her many art techniques. She loved to teach others and encouraged them in their artistic pursuits. Though she was slowing down, she had many plans for various crafts in 2025 and was looking forward to sharing them with her friends and family.

Doris is survived by her brother Orris; sister Carol (Dennis) Bjornson; nieces and nephews, Curtis (Bonnie) Bjornson; Darla Wildfang; Darrell Hendrickson; and Valaine (Kelly) Uzelman; along with 10 great nephews and nieces; and 4 great-great nephews and nieces. She is predeceased by her nephew-in-law, Stephen Wildfang; and sister-in-law, Helen Hendrickson.

Cremation has taken place. At Doris’s request, there will be no service. If wished, donations can be made to the charity of your choice.