Robert "Bob" M Hendry

Robert “Bob” M. Hendry, 92, Grand Forks, died Wednesday, January, 2, 2019 at Sanford Health, Fargo, ND.

Robert was born January 22, 1926, in Crookston, MN, the son of Milfred and Margaret (Mulcahy) Hendry. He grew up and attended school in Bemidji before moving to Grand Forks where he graduated from Grand Forks Central High School in 1944. He then moved to Portland, OR where he worked in the boat yards. On July 1, 1946, Bob married Mary Lou Jackson.

Bob joined the US Army in March of 1946, where he proudly served his country. After his honorable discharge from the US Army, Bob joined his wife in Grand Forks where they made their home. He attended the University of North Dakota while he started working at Colborn’s School Supply Co. He worked at Colborn’s as a salesman and a manager until his retirement. Bob also helped people with their taxes through the AARP's Tax-Aid program at the Campbell Library in East Grand Forks, MN.

Bob liked to spend time at the family cabin on Lake Irving, MN. He was an avid reader, enjoyed golfing, Twins baseball, and loved to do crossword puzzles. He enjoyed spending time with his friends in the “Coffee Club” and would work out twice a week at Achieve Fitness during the winter months. Bob was a past Exulted Ruler of the Elks Club in Grand Forks and was an active member of St. Mary’s Catholic Church.

Bob is survived by his children: Becky Hulett (Lowell Schweigert), Grand Forks, Jon (Judy) Hendry, Grand Forks; grandchildren: Bethany (Curtis) Redbird, Polly Small, Matthew Hendry, Emily Hendry, Melissa Hendry, Molly Eggleston; 7 great grandchildren, sister, Marjorie (Punky) Roche, and several nieces and nephews.

He was preceded in death by his wife, and children: James and Janet Hendry.

Mass of Christian Burial will be held Monday, January 7, 2019 at 11:00 a.m. at St. Mary’s Catholic Church.
Visitation will be held 1 hour prior to the start of the service at the church.
Burial will be held at a later date in Calvary Cemetery.
In lieu of flowers, memorials are preferred to St. Mary’s Catholic Church.