August 8, 1955 - June 30, 2020
Ricky Glen Henson was born on August 8, 1955 in Roswell, New Mexico, to Willie Glen Henson and Amie Lou Henson, and was the older brother to Leigh Henson. When they moved to California, Rick fell in love with Disney, going so far as to work at Disneyland in Anaheim, California. Rick pursued a passion for Pharmacy, eventually earning his Doctorate at the University of the Pacific in Stockton, California.
He began working in a hospital, where he met his future wife, Kathleen Marie Curit. They were married at University of the Pacific, and settled down in Stockton. They adopted a son, Anthony, and two and a half years later Kyle was born. Rick was happy to indoctrinate his sons into the nerdy culture, always having books like The Hobbit and Dune around and providing a constant supply of themed Legos.
He had a passion for fish and the climate, always concerned with where the world was going. He wanted to ensure that his children had the best life they could ever have. He unconditionally supported Anthony's decision to go to the military, and was a proud grandfather to Kyle's daughter, Adeline. He loved Anthony's wife, Serena, as if she was his own, and provided love and kindness in his own way to his family.
Ricky Glen Henson leaves us remembering his laughter and goofy nature. He left us many memories to remember, and now joins his wife in eternal happiness.
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