HENDRICKSON, Margaret C. "Margie"

Margaret C. “Margie” Hendrickson died Monday, Nov. 6, at St. Anthony Hospital in Denver. She was 68 years old. She was born in Leadville on Dec. 30, 1937. Her parents were the late Carl A. and Emma P. (Clark) Malmgren. Margie, as she was known, went to school in Leadville and raised two children here. She worked for many years as a ward secretary for St. Vincent General Hospital. Her life revolved around her family and especially her grandchildren and great-grandchildren. There was no greater joy to her than spending time with them. Hendrickson enjoyed crocheting, reading and doing crossword puzzles. In more recent years, she was an avid player of her Game Boy. Hendrickson was preceded in death by her parents; one sister, Emma Jean Osborn; and three brothers, Roy and Pete Redmond and Carl G. Malmgren. She is survived by her daughter, Deborah (Eugene) Kulyan, Loveland; her son, Dale (Michelle) Billips, in Leadville; grandchildren, Jackie (Mike) Fedyk, Issaquah, Wash., and Shelby and William Billips, Leadville; great-grandson, Jasper Fedyk; sister Ellen (Merle) Staton, Canon City; nieces Chris (Rodney) Barnett and Donna (Dave) Livingston; nephews Jerry (Linda) Staton and Steve Osborn; and her aunt Ellen Jackson, Leadville. She is also survived by two beloved pets, Candy and Sasha. Memorial services were held on Nov. 10 at the 1st United Presbyterian Church in Leadville. The Reverend Alison Bucklin officiated. Following the service, the family received friends at a reception hosted by St. Vincent Hospital. Arrangements were handled by Bailey Funeral Home. Those wishing may make memorial contributions to Yaffe House, 3700 W. 17th Ave., Denver, CO 80204.