Henrikson, Alice
d. May 31, 2014
Alice Edith Henrikson, age 92, of Springfield, passed away on May 31, 2014 at Villa West Healthcare in Sherman.
She is survived by two daughters, Carol (Raymond) Poe of Springfield and Janice (Stan) McMorris of Charleston; five grandchildren, Collette (Joe) Ramirez, Cherrilyn (William) Mayfield, Lance (Angela) Poe, Kelly McMorris, and Bret McMorris; ten great grandchildren, Allie Schultz, Grant Schultz, Christian Schultz, Tyler Ramirez, Ryan Ramirez, Celynn Mayfield, Charles Mayfield, Mason Poe, Ava Poe, and Blaine Poe; and many nieces and nephews.
She is preceded in death by her husband, Donald; a son, Philip; a grandson, Shayne McMorris, and two sisters, Lola Brown and Fairy Henrikson; and one brother, Dan Perkins.
Alice was born March 22, 1922 in Frankfort, South Dakota, the daughter of Alvie and Lizzie Perkins. Alice graduated from Williamsville High School in 1940. She married Don Henrikson on November 8, 1941 at the Sherman United Methodist Church, they enjoyed 67 years of marriage and friendship.
She served as financial secretary and historian for the Sherman United Methodist Church for several years. Alice was actively involved with the church serving for many committees and groups, including, building committee, choir, high school bible school teacher, and Women’s Society. She and her husband, Don, served on several mission trips in Florida and Alaska. Alice was also a member of the Home Extension.
She and Don farmed in the Sherman area from 1943 until 1984.
Visitation will be held at Sherman United Methodist Church in Sherman on Tuesday, June 3, 2014 from 10:00 AM until time of funeral service at 11:00 AM.
Pastor Craig Sweet will be officiating.
Burial will be at Riverside Cemetery near Illiopolis.
In lieu of flowers, memorials can be made to the Transformation Building Committee at the Sherman United Methodist Church.
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Posted June 2nd, 2014 at 9:03 am
Janice and family, I am so sorry to hear of your mother’s passing. She was such a wonderful lady. I know you will miss her terribly. I have fond memories of her from our school days. May you feel the comfort of God’s loving arms as you travel the days ahead. Joyce (and Elton) Lanier
Posted June 2nd, 2014 at 9:04 am
Janice and family, I am so sorry to hear of your mother’s passing. She was such a wonderful lady. I know you will miss her terribly. I have fond memories of her from our school days. May you feel the comfort of God’s loving arms as you travel the days ahead. Joyce (and Elton) Lanier
Posted June 3rd, 2014 at 7:37 am
Our Dear Friends,
This is a bittersweet time as we accept that Alice has departed this earth. Heaven’s gain, our loss.
She is a Dear. Two memories…when we were on an Alaskan Mission Trip, Alice and I were to take some items to the water’s edge of the lodge where we missioners were staying. We had to cross a small stream. Alice just plunged right through the water in her sandals while I looked for a rock on which to cross. Yes, the water was COLD! Alice was focused on the errand. 🙂
The second memory was when we bought the Classic RV from Alice and Don. Alice had included a box of strawberries in the refrigerator.
How we miss that precious couple, Alice and Don.
We pray God’s perfect peace for you as you keep your mind on Him and trust Him. Isaiah 26:3
Fondly,
Jerry Joe & Sherral Clark
Posted June 5th, 2014 at 9:00 am
So very sorry for your loss. Our thought and prayers are with you. Ronald, Lonna, Brent and family Ray