Dr. Lee G. Hendrickson passed away January 15, 2011 at his home in Colfax. He was born in Ashton, Idaho to Hal Hendrickson and Nodean Sommerville. He graduated from Orofino High School and enlisted in the army where he excelled in marksmanship, achieving a spot in the record books at Fort Ord, CA.

Music had always been a big part of his life and following his discharge it became his full-time occupation. He toured the country with a popular band, was signed to Capital records and also did studio work with many well known artists. His band performed at the Academy Awards ceremony televised in 1964.

In 1970 he went back to school receiving his bachelors degree and going on to nursing school at Lewis-Clark State College. He attained a masters degree in social work from EWU, graduating with honors and then achieved certification as an Advanced Registered Nurse Practitioner. He got his doctorate in Psychology from California Coast University. He was previously Medical Director of Evergreen Counseling Center in Hoquiam, and was a partner in private practice in Olympia. He was a member of the hospital boards in both cities and president of the South Sound ARNP United. He was currently employed as a nurse practitioner at Palouse River Counseling Center in Pullman. He felt privileged to work with such a dedicated group of professionals.

Preceding him in death were his parents and brother Lonnie Hendrickson. He is survived by his wife and partner of 23 years, Sharleen, daughter and son-in-law Veronica and Ruben Beitia of Tacoma, WA and sister Frances Crouch of Clovis, CA. At his request there will be no services and he will be buried in Riverside Cemetery in Orofino next to family. Memorials may be made in him name to Harvest House in Pullman, WA. On-line guest book is at www.bruningfuneralhome.com
Bruning Funeral Home, Colfax, is caring for the family.