Michael L. Henderson, 55, of Mountain View, Wyoming, passed away suddenly on April 10, 2012. He was born in Logan, UT on May 18, 1956, to Dell and Laurena B. Henderson.
He grew up in Clarkston, Utah and graduated from Skyview High School in 1974. He married the love of his life, LaDawn Hobbs on March 18, 1978, and they were happily married for 34 years.
Michael worked for the Union Pacific Railroad as a Brakeman for 37 years, after beginning his career at the age of 19. Michael enjoyed the outdoors, including being an avid fisherman and an accomplished skier, but his greatest enjoyment came from his wife, his 4 children and his 13 grandchildren.
He is survived by his wife, LaDawn, his four children: daughter Becky Price of Green River, WY, daughter Angela (Brett) Wolsey of Lovell, WY, son Eric Henderson of Green River, WY and daughter Tonya (Justin) Graham of Rock Springs, WY; 13 grandchildren, Riley, Cody, Iliya, Marcus, Halie, Auxzana, Harlee, Shelby, Lexis, Brenden, Tanner, Dalton and Taylor; mother, Laurena; brothers VanDell, Corey and twin brother Mitchell; and several nieces and nephews.
He was preceded in death by his father, Dell; brother Jimmie Lynn; grandmother Eileen; father-in-law, Virgil.
A funeral service to honor his life will be held on Saturday, April 14, 2012 at 11 am at Heart of the Valley Baptist Church at 280 7th Street in Mountain View, Wyoming. There will be a private family viewing one hour prior to the service. Graveside services will take place at the Clarkston Cemetery in Clarkston, Utah on Monday, April 16, 2012 at 1:00pm.
Michael will be greatly missed by his family and all who knew him, but we find comfort knowing that through his faith and conviction, he is in the presence of his Lord and Savior Jesus Christ.