Merrill Anker Henricksen, BHS 1937October 14, 1919 - April 11, 2011
Arrangements under the direction of Joshua Memorial Park Mortuary, Lancaster, CA.
Merrill Anker Henricksen was born October 14, 1919 in Alta, Iowa to Anker Washington and Esther Christina Miller Henricksen. Merrill passed away April 11, 2011 in Lancaster California at the age of 91.
Merrill was an only child and the family moved from the farm in Iowa to California when he was a boy because of his poor health. Merrill graduated from Burbank High School.
On June 20, 1943 he married Glendora Mary French in Burbank. They lived in Sun Valley, Newhall and Quartz Hill and enjoyed 60 years together before "Billie" passed away in 2004.
Merrill drove trucks most of his life and worked in the dump truck business for over 40 years. He was proud to be an owner operator and retired at the age of 75.
Merrill is survived by two children. Sherrill Olson of Three Forks, Montana and Neil and spouse Katie Henricksen of Quartz Hill. Grandchildren Jody, Mariah, Michael, Kristi, Megan Sarah and Evan, Seven great grandchildren and numerous nieces and nephews. Dad and grandpa we love you and we will miss you.
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