John Hendry Sr., 76

John was born February 18, 1939, in San Francisco, California, to Ernest and Rose Hendry. When he was 2 months old, his mother brought him and his sister to Coeur d'Alene to live.

John's favorite time was when he was camping. He would take his chair down to the river fishing, sitting for hours relaxing and catching his fish. He loved to ride his four-wheeler with his son (Johnny) many friends and of course with his dog (Pistol) by his side wearing his goggles to protect his eyes. He hunted at Avery for years with the family and was so excited when he shot his first elk.

He passed away on September 6, 2015, from pancreatic cancer at the North Idaho Hospice House.

He married Barbara Baese and they had two children and they later divorced.

On September 3, 1963, he married Sandra Sweitzer and they had two children.

He was preceded in death by his father, Ernest Hendry; mother Rose Halvorson; stepfather Melvin Halvorson; grandsons James Brewer and Shane Novak; great-grandson Sage Gustafson; mother- and father-in-law Phyllis and James Sweitzer; brother-in-law Buzz Lyon and niece Connie Beneke.

He is survived by his wife, Sandra Hendry, Coeur d'Alene. Children Mike Brown (Lori), Post Falls; Cheryl Dunn (Larry), Cave Creek, Arizona; Bambi Weddle (John), Sacramento, California; John Hendry Sr. (Vanessa), Coeur d'Alene. Sister Darlene Lyon Greenacres, Washington. Sisters-in-law Roberta Isabelle, Ohio; Linda Moore, Coeur d'Alene; Donna Fackler, Spokane, Washington; Louise Lanoue, Missoula, Montana; Josie Ward, Spokane, Washington. Grandchildren Tiffany, Stephanie, Brandy, Anthony, Ryan, Tyler, Heather, Paul and Melissa. Great-grandchildren Kaydence, Grayson, Jayden, Jace, Skyler, Anthony, Kaleb, Jessalyn, Paisley, Avery, Lily and Calder. Nephews Jerry, Terry, Gary, Richie, Gary and Chris. Nieces Kim, Annette, Michelle, Nancy, Rosie, Tammy, Diane, Tina, Kim and Corinna. Special friends Tom, Stacey and Marissa.

We want to thank all our camping friends for helping John have a special time camping.

The family wishes in lieu of flowers, donations be made to North Idaho Hospice Hayden, Idaho.

The family will have a celebration of John's life at a later date.