Everett Comley Henrickson Obituary

EVERETT COMLEY HENRICKSON, beloved husband and father, passed away peacefully on Friday, Jan. 30, 2026, at the age of 93. Everett was a loving husband, devoted father, proud grandfather, and true friend who will be deeply missed by all who knew him. He was a resolute member of his community and a pillar of strength for his family. His memory will be cherished by those who had the privilege of knowing him. He is preceded in death by his parents; his wife Nancy Ann Peterson Henrickson (43 years); son Eric Carter Henrickson; granddaughter Jessika Lené Henrickson; eight siblings and other beloved family members. Everett is survived by his loving wife of 33 years, Lina Miller Henrickson; children Rosemary Wainman (Perry); Cynthia Ann Seletos (James); Laurinda Silvernail (Brooke deceased); James Henrickson (like a son); 31 grandchildren; 29 great-grandchildren; two great-great-grandchildren and forty-five nieces and nephews. Everett was born on June 3, 1932, in  Crosby, MN to Eiler Clarence Henrickson and Mabel Maria Bakken Henrickson Clifford. He was the seventh child and the third son of nine children. Everett was just 11 years old when his father passed away leaving a wife and five children still living at home, so he learned to become very responsible at an early  age. Between taking on odd jobs, helping his mother secure employment at an airplane factory and joining the National Guard at age 14, he worked to help provide his family with extra income, all while developing his lifelong sense of service.   Everett was a member of Graceville First United Methodist Church in Graceville, FL, where he was the oldest member of the church. He participated in 17 mission trips around the world including to places in Central America, South America,  and Russia. He also served in his local church on various leadership committees, perhaps has a way to fulfill his original passion in life, which was to become a pastor.   Everett's sense of service did not stop with work in the church. In addition to his four years of duty in  the National Guard, he joined the Air Force on July 26, 1950 as served as a staff sergeant and drill instructor.   Upon completing active duty, he served an additional 10 years in the Air Force Reserve. Other areas of service throughout his life included president of the Rotary Club, president of the Kiwanis Club, Lions Club, American Red Cross, United Way, Boy Scouts of America, Cub Scouts, Fire Department, member of the School Board, Sons of the American Legion, municipal judge and his proudest involvement—the American Legion for 66 years. Everett loved mountain climbing, fishing, golfing, and hunting geese and pheasants with friends. He had an abundance of wonderful stories that would have anyone who heard them rolling on the floor with laughter. His life’s wealth of accomplishments would fill a book with all the tales of his impact on the  world.  When asked what was one of his biggest successes, he would say it was serving as co-owner of the Farmers Bank of Malone with his brother for seven years, until his retirement in 1997. He was immensely proud to help those that other banks were unable to help.   He was truly a man of service on Earth, who will now be in service to our Lord and Savior for all of eternity. Celebration of Life will be held on Saturday, July 11 at 11 a.m. with visitation one hour prior at Salem Lutheran Church in his beloved hometown of Deerwood, MN. Burial will be at Scandia Cemetery in Deerwood.