Elzada R. Henderson, age 75, passed away on Sunday, March 4, 2007 at the Life Care Center of Skagit Valley in Sedro-Woolley, WA.
She was born on March 15, 1931 in Sedro-Woolley, WA, the daughter of Charles and Inez Calkins Brigham.
Elzada was raised in Big Lake, WA and graduated from Sedro-Woolley High School in 1949.
She was united in marriage to Tom Henderson in 1950 in Mount Vernon. They moved to Craig, Alaska and operated a oyster business with their sons for many years. She later worked as a cook for the Alaska Marine Highway working on the ferry that ran between Bellingham and Skagway.
Alzada enjoyed painting, camping, fishing, and the outdoors. She was known for her cooking abilities and her love for her grandchildren.
Elzada is survived by her 4 sons, Mike and Don Henderson of Naukati, AK, Dan Henderson of Bothell, WA and Dale Henderson of Juneau, AK and a daughter, Judy Germeaux of Juneau, AK. 8 grandchildren and 11 great- grandchildren. 3 brothers, Bill Brigham of Big Lake, Jim Farmer of Acme, and Dennis Farmer of Big Lake and a sister, Valdine Wilson of Sedro-Woolley. Also numerous nieces and nephews.
She was preceded in death by her parents, her husband, Tom in 2002, a son, Carl Henderson, and a brother, Larry Brigham.
At Elzada’s request, there will be no funeral services. Arrangements under the care of Lemley Chapel, Sedro-Woolley.
I never met Elzada, but I recently came across a picture of her, in graduation attire with her sister Valdine, in pictures of my aunt Alice Thomas Slater, who was the mother of Ina Marie Calkins. Ina was the paternal first cousin of Elzada; I am the maternal first cousin of Ina. If anyone in the Inez Farmer family would like me to email them the pictures, just email me. Provide your familial connection to Elzada please.