Obituary: Della Mae Henderson, 94, Everett, Wash.
Della Mae Henderson worked at Skyline Hospital and Hood River Memorial for over 30 years.
Della Mae Henderson was born in Alfred, North Dakota on March 5, 1931 to Ameila (Irion) and Albert Fode. She married Charles Victor Henderson in Elko, Nevada on February 5, 1960.
Mrs. Henderson was a Certified Registered Nurse Anesthetist and worked at Skyline Hospital and Hood River Memorial for over 30 years providing anesthesia to the communities. In addition to her professional position, she and her husband owned and operated Mont Elise Vineyards.
Della enjoyed gardening, reading, knitting, and sewing. Della was active in her church Our Redeemer Lutheran Church (Sprit of Grace).
Mrs. Henderson passed away at her home in Everett, WA on November 16, 2025 at the age of ninety-four. She is survived by her son Charles Henderson of Vancouver, Washington; daughter Elise Klein of Mukilteo Washington; grandchildren Candace, Constance, Jacob, and Ian; great-grandson Theodore. She was preceded in death by her beloved husband Chuck, sister Delyght, brother Kermit and her parents.
A memorial service will be held at 1:00 p.m. Saturday, March 28, at Spirit of Grace Church in Hood River, Oregon.
In lieu of flowers, the family request memorials be made to FISH Food Bank Hood River or food bank of your choice.
Arrangements are under the direction of Gardner Funeral Home (156 NE Church Avenue, White Salmon, Washington). Visit www.GardnerFH.com to share a story or leave a note for the family.
