HENDON, Bobbie Sue

Bobbie Sue Hendon, 30, of Baker City, Ore., died Oct. 9, 2012 , at her home in Baker City, Ore. A memorial service was held on Wednesday, Oct. 17 at Gray’s West Funeral Home in Baker City, Ore. The service will be officiated by Pastor Nathaniel Neff of the Lighthouse Church. Bobbie was born on March 17, 1982, in Hamilton, Mont., to Clarence and Michael Russell Hendon. Bobbi attended Baker High School and graduated in 2003. She enjoyed swimming, fishing, hunting, attending church functions, horseback riding, spending time with friends, family and her partner Russell Padock, and she also loved to sing. Bobbi was involved in the Lighthouse Church, The Eagles, Rough Riders 4-H Club, and Northwest Bargain Center. Bobbie Sue was a kind, loving, bright-hearted person who saw good in everyone. In 2003 she got her G.E.D. in Job Corps. Bobbi loved to sing karaoke, her bright shining heart will forever glow. She will be forever loved and missed by her family and friends. Bobbie is survived by her partner Russel Padock, Baker City, Ore.; father Clarence Hendon, Soddy Daisy, Tenn.; mother Michael Cole, Baker City, Ore.; sister Brandy Hendon, Baker City, Ore.; brother Brogan Cole, Baker City, Ore.; brother Carl Hendon, Hermiston, Ore.; brother Allen Hendon, Hermiston, Ore.; sister Francine Raines, Soddy Daisy, Tenn.; uncle Olen Hendon, Soddy Daisy, Tenn.; uncle Albert Mollar, Vancouver, Wash.; grandmother Georganna Sjong, Baker City, Ore., as well as 3 nieces and 5 nephews. She was preceded in death by her grandparents Dan and Dianne Elkins, grandparents Franklin and Louis Hendon, uncle Eddie Hendon, aunt Tina Hendon, as well as many others she will join to watch over us. Memorial contributions may be made in memory of Bobbie Sue Hendon to the Susan G. Komen Foundation through Gray’s West & Co. Pioneer Chapel 1500 Dewey Avenue, Baker City, OR 97814. The Record-Courier 18 October 2012