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Robert Dean Henderson passed away June 11, 2007, surrounded by his family after a long courageous fight with cancer. Bob was born in Vine Grove, KY on September 8, 1937 and was the son of the late Earl T. and Anna White Wyles Henderson. He is survived by his wife of 48 years, Charlene and a loving family that consists of sons, Jim Henderson and Elaine Albert of San Diego, CA; Robert D. Jr. and Andrea Henderson of Albuquerque; Mike Henderson and Jennifer Paskvan of Los Lunas; daughters, Margaret Turner and Lea Collinet, both of Albuquerque; grandchildren, Danielle and Joshua Turner, Hailey and Brenley Henderson, Vanessa and Zack Albert, Matt Ellis and Chaz Collinet. He is survived by his brothers, Rev. Tom and Joanie Henderson of Irvine, KY; Joe Henderson of Louisville, KY; and sister, Sue and Jody Boyer of Campbellsburg, KY and several nieces and nephews. Bob retired to Albuquerque from the Army in 1980 after serving two tours here as well as tours to Guam, Germany and numerous other places in the U.S. He served in Vietnam in 1966. He started a second career as quality engineer at Sperry, which later became Honeywell, and retired again in 1993. Bob had been an amateur ham operator since 1961 when he was stationed on Guam and was active over the years in numerous organizations connected with ham radio. His call was KG5GB. He also enjoyed fishing and had explored NM lakes with several friends along with trips back to KY to fish. He grew a vegetable garden each year and loved to start plants in his greenhouse. He loved to work in wood and was a great repairman for most home projects. Private interment at Santa Fe National Cemetery has taken place. Friends may visit the family on Saturday, June 16, 2007 from 3:00 p.m. until 6:00 p.m. at the family home. Memorial donations may be made to the American Lung Association of NM, 7001 Menaul Blvd., NE Suite I-A, Albuquerque 87110. French Mortuary 10500 Lomas Blvd. NE. 275-3500 www.frenchmortuary.com
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