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Phyllis Henrickson

September 26, 1924 — February 2, 2021

Alexandria formerly of Birchdale, Minnesota

Phyllis Ethel Henrickson, 96, a longtime resident of Birchdale, MN, died February 2, 2021, at Nelson Gables in Alexandria, MN under the care of Knute Nelson Hospice.

Phyllis Robertson was born September 26, 1924, in Emo, Ontario to Stuart M. and Veta (Peggar) Robertson. She graduated from Indus High School in 1943.

Phyllis married Albert Henrickson on June 19, 1943.  They were married over 70 years before Albert’s death in 2014. Together they farmed and raised three children. Phyllis took care of the milking and the home place during the winter months while Albert hauled pulp wood. After the children left home, Phyllis worked at the nursing home in Baudette for many years.

Phyllis was a good cook and loved having guests drop in for coffee.

In retirement, Albert and Phyllis enjoyed traveling and spending time with their family. They moved to Nelson Gables in Alexandria, MN in 2012.  For the past few years, Phyllis kept busy with sewing, puzzles, and many activities at the assisted living facility.

Phyllis is survived by daughters, Judy (William) Imes, Tucson, AZ and Janice (David) Imes, Birchdale; son, Stuart (Evelyn) Henrickson, Alexandria, MN; grandchildren, Gregory Imes, Vadnais Heights, MN, Christopher (Francie) Imes, Bensenville, IL, Ann Imes, Boston, MA, Rachel (Greg) Truckenmiller, Johnstown, NY, Beth (Ken) Burrow, Waverly, IA, Sarah (Andy) Keller, Londonderry, NH, Maria (Keith) Johanneson, Ft. Meyers Beach, FL; ten great-grandchildren and four great-great-grandchildren.  Also surviving are her sister, Charlotte Anderson, Littlefork; and brother, Donald Robertson, International Falls.
Phyllis was preceded in death by her brother, Douglas Robertson; sisters, Agnes Henrickson and Isabel Erickson; and her parents.

A memorial service will be held 11:00 AM on Saturday, August 7, 2021, at the United Congregational Church in Birchdale, Minnesota with Reverend Kristina Geer officiating.

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Saturday, August 7, 2021

Starts at 11:00 am (Central time)

United Congregational Church

10398 MN-11, Birchdale, MN 56629

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