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Evan Henke

1989 - 2014

Evan Henke obituary, 1989-2014, Yorktown, VA

Evan Henke Obituary

Evan Henke

Evan James Henke passed away January 4, 2014 at his home in Yorktown, VA after fighting a courageous battle with osteosarcoma. Evan was born on March 21, 1989 at UVA Hospital in Charlottesville, VA. He was a native of Yorktown, but lived in Richmond, VA for the past 4 years attending VCU. Evan was pursuing a Masters of Education and enjoying the study of history there. He was a member of St. Luke's United Methodist Church. Evan enjoyed hiking, fishing, camping, playing guitar and treasured time spent with friends and family. The light of his life was his son, Noah, who he loved dearly.

He is preceded in death by his grandmother, Reva Irick, Baldwin City, KS; grandfathers, Robert Henke, Akron, OH, and James Irick, Baldwin City, KS.

Evan is survived by his parents, Jeffrey and Rebecca Henke, Yorktown; son, Noah, Richmond; sister, Sarah Henke, Yorktown; brother, Justin Henke, Newport News; grandmother, Marilyn Henke, Akron, OH; aunts and uncles, Patty and Jim Irick and Gary Irick, Baldwin City, KS, Larry Irick and Janelle Ballew, Lawrence, KS, Sue and Chris Henke, Marshall, MI, Ryan Henke, Akron, OH, Kathy and Dru Henke, Evanston, IL; cousins, Silas, Tristan, Rowan, Elias and Zoe Henke, Kevin Ballew, Andrea Haas, Christopher Irick and Thomas Irick.

The family would like to express sincere gratitude to Dr. Kimberly Schlesinger for her devotion to Evan's care. Thank you to the many physicians and nurses who were dedicated to Evan's care, notably Riverside Hospice, 5West and the OICU at Riverside Hospital.

There will be a visitation at Peninsula Funeral Home on Tuesday, from 6 p.m. to 8 p.m. The funeral service will be held at St Luke's United Methodist Church on Wednesday at 11 a.m.

The family request donations to the Noah Anthony Henke Trust, c/o Morgan Stanley, 701 Town Center Dr., Suite 902, Newport News, VA 23606 in lieu of flowers.

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Published by Lawrence Journal-World on Jan. 7, 2014.

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Rowan Henke

January 31, 2014

My prayers go out to everyone in my family. I Love you all.

Skip and Phyllis Brooks

January 23, 2014

Dear Dr. Henke, our thoughts and prayers are with you and your family. I cannot express how deeply sorry we are for your loss.

Michelle Moore

January 14, 2014

Dr. Henke I am so sorry for the loss of your son. You and your family are in my thoughts and prayers.

Ann R

January 12, 2014

I have never met You or your Family, but I have talked to the Lord several times about You, and I am so sorry for your loss. With prayers and sincere sympathy, I am Ann at Bethel Baptist Church

Louise Bass

January 12, 2014

Dr. Henke and family, I am so very sorry for the loss of Evan. You delivered my last three children and we swam on swim teams together for a while. I , too, know what it is like to loose a child, and it is quite painful. Just lean hard into God and embrace your family and friends. Life will never be normal, but you must all find your "new normal" while keeping Evan in your hearts and lives. Much love and many prayers, Louise Bass, Grafton, VA

Len & Theresa Nunn

January 11, 2014

No words can express and no heart can feel what you feel. But know you are thought of and prayed for by many.
Truly,
Len & Theresa Nunn

Vicki and Paul Evans

January 11, 2014

Dr. Henke and family, Our thoughts and prayers are with you and your time of sorrow. May God comfort you in your low times and rejoice with you in your happy times of remembrance.

Jennifer Saulman

January 10, 2014

Dr. Henke and family,
I pray that you find strength in this difficult time. I will keep you all in my prayers.
Jennifer Saulman

Rose Dunn

January 9, 2014

Dr Henke,
My heart is heavy for you and your family. There is no greater loss than that of a child. May peace be with you.

Tanya Wix and Family

January 9, 2014

Dr. Henke and Family,
May God's Love bless you and keep you.

January 9, 2014

Dear Becky, Jeff and Family,
Please know you are in our thoughts and prayers.
David and Jeanne (Warren) Nottingham and Family

Rhonda Pond

January 9, 2014

Dr. Henke and Family- We are so sorry to hear of the loss of your son. You all are in our thoughts and prayers.

Khristi Gurganus & Family

January 8, 2014

Henke Family,
We are saddened to hear of your loss. Your family is in our thoughts and prayers. May you have peace during this difficult time.

January 8, 2014

Becky,
My thoughts and prayers are with you and your family.

Jeri Brecheisen Pringle

Joy Covey

January 8, 2014

Dr. Henke and Family,
I am so sorry to hear about your loss. Praying for you and your family.

January 8, 2014

Evan's impact on the lives of friends and family is as evident as Noah's beautiful smile. Our thoughts and prayers are with you and your family and wishing peace for all of you in this time.
Stephanie, George, Brianne and Austin Bell.

Greg & Kelly Schwartz

January 8, 2014

Becky & Jeff & family, We are so sorry for your unimaginable loss. You are in our hearts and prayers. Thinking of you during this most difficult time and day.

Jessica Austin

January 8, 2014

I was Justin's English teacher many years ago, but I never had the pleasure of teaching Evan. I am so sorry for your entire family's loss. I hope that each passing day is a little bit easier. You are all in my thoughts.

annie

January 8, 2014

My thoughts and prayers are with you in your time of grief. May your memories bring you comfort.

Debbie Welcher

January 7, 2014

Dr Henke and family, I'm so very sorry about the loss of Evan. Hopefully you will find comfort in seeing him through his son.

VIc Williams

January 7, 2014

Dr Henke and Family: Out sincere condolences for your loss. You are in our thoughts and prayers.
Vic, Terry, Joey and Ben Williams

January 7, 2014

Becky and family, So sorry to hear about your loss. My heart goes out to all of you!! You were a very good neighbor. Love, And Prayers, Loretta Robson, Mark and Lori from Baldwin, Kansas

Sherri Yokum

January 7, 2014

Dr. Henke and family, words can not express how very sorry we are for your loss. Please know that we are thinking of you all and praying for you all.

Sincerely,
The Yokum Family

January 7, 2014

Jeff and Family, I was very sorry to read, in the paper this morning, of the passing of Evan . My sincere condolences. Carlo Carstensen

January 7, 2014

Jeff, Rebecca & Family - Our families thoughts and prayers are with you now and always; words can not express the sorrow we feel for the passing of your brave and loving son. Dan & Terry Shackelford, Amanda & Cole

January 7, 2014

Dr. Henke, Becky, and family,
I'm so sorry for the loss of Evan. Thinking about you and your family. I hope that you all can find peace.
~Christina Carter

Rachel Yetter Davis

January 7, 2014

I have fond memories of babysitting Evan when he was little, as well as Justin and Sarah. All three of your kids were so adorable and sweet. My deepest condolences on your unimaginable loss. Prayers for Evan and the whole Henke family.

Anna Little

January 7, 2014

Dr Henke and family,
Wishing you peace to bring comfort, courage to face the days ahead and loving memories to forever hold in your heart.

Kelly Thomas

January 7, 2014

To the Henke family, I am so sorry to hear of your loss. My thoughts and prayers are with you!

Pamela Franz

January 7, 2014

Dr. Henke and family, I am sorry for the loss of your son Evan. My heart grieves for you and pray that God will comfort you now and always. Pam Franz

January 7, 2014

My prayers are with all of you at this time of loss. God's love will carry you during the days ahead; trust Him and allow His healing comfort to surround you and strenghen you. Evan is resting in the arms of Jesus! Much love from Marilyn Taylor and Jamarra Taylor Boyce

Delana Merenda

January 7, 2014

Dr. Henke - I am so sorry for your loss. Please know that you and your family are in my thoughts and prayers.

Yvonne Green

January 7, 2014

Dr. Henke and Family:

You have our condolences over the loss of your son, Evan. You are in our prayers.

Yvonne Green

Linda Hancock

January 7, 2014

Dr. Henke and family, my sincere condolences to all of you for the loss of your dear Evan. May God's strength and love get you through this very sad time. The love and memories you have will keep Evan warm in your heart forever.

Nina and Ed Socolovsky

January 7, 2014

Please accept our most heartfelt condolences for your loss. Our thoughts are with you and your family during this difficult time.

Mary Stough

January 7, 2014

To the Henke family, We are saddened to hear of Evan's passing. We will pray for strength and comfort for you all. Paul, Mary, and Maggie Stough

Sue Mayo

January 7, 2014

Becky and family, My thoughts and prayers are with you.

Patti Harris

January 7, 2014

Dr. Henke, I knew something was wrong when I saw you last. The extent was not expected. The loss of a child is most difficult, I feel your pain. My sympathies to you and your wife and family. Prayers being sent your way for strength to carry on and keep the memories of Evan close to your heart as I'm sure you will. Handsome boy he was. God Bless him and you all.

Lisa Singleton

January 7, 2014

Dr. Henke My thoughts and prayers are with you and your family.

Kathy Thomas

January 7, 2014

My prayers are with you and your family.What a handsome young man.
He's with God now.

Sonya Bartron

January 7, 2014

Dr.Henke and Family, my heartfelt condolences on the loss of Evan. Please believe Unable are the Loved to die For Love is Immortality. May the Peace of the Lord be with you and provide you with comfort.

Millie Watford

January 6, 2014

Dr. Henke and family, My heart just breaks hearing of Evan's passing. My continued thoughts and prayers are with you this day and the days and months to follow. Although, I never met Evan, just hearing about his fight and his love for his family and son warms my heart. Noah has and will continued to be blessed to have had such a wonderful father. Hold on to the sweet memories. God Bless.

Teresa Waters

January 6, 2014

Your son's light is inextinguishable. Please let it help and guide you in your dark days, and know that so many share in your sorrow. Find your strength in the love and wonderful memories Evan left you. I know that is what he would want.

Susan Camp

January 6, 2014

I am so sorry to hear of the loss of your son. My thoughts and prayers are with you at this sad time.

Judy Reading

January 6, 2014

Dr. Henke and family. I am praying for you during your time of loss. May your heart and soul find peace and comfort.

Lisa Deel

January 6, 2014

May the love you shared with Evan surround you each day-ever present, ever comforting. Keeping all of you in my thoughts and prayers.

January 6, 2014

Our thoughts and prayers are with you all at this difficult time!
Donna and Tod Lewis

January 6, 2014

Our thoughts and prayers are with the Henke family. We first met Evan when he and our son played baseball together during little league. May God be your guide during these difficult times.
Kent and Melody Hicks

Nancy Risden

January 6, 2014

To the Henke family, I am so sorry to hear of Evan's passing. You all are in my prayers. May the thoughts and prayers of others as well as your memories and God's grace and salvation see you through the difficult times.

January 6, 2014

Dr. Henke & family, My heart just goes out to you all. I pray you will feel God's peace in the days to come. Treasure your memories. Remember, you don't have to be strong all the time..it's healing to let yourself grieve. I'm praying for you.
Kathy Parsons (Nan)

LeMay Woodland

January 6, 2014

Dr. Henke & family, I am keeping you all in my thoughts & prayers. May God wrap His loving arms around you & bring you comfort in the days, weeks & months ahead. The Woodland Family

Peninisula Catholic High School

January 6, 2014

We were very sorry to hear of Evan's passing. The thoughts and prayers of PC community, and especially Sarah's former teachers, are with the whole family.

January 6, 2014

Dr Henke,Becky and family. So sorry to hear about Evan. Our thoughts and prayers are with you during this difficult time. May God bless you!
Brenda & Jay Hudgins

January 6, 2014

Evans smiles and good nature endure. He was very courageous and a special young man. Our hearts and special prayers to your entire family.

Larry and Sherri King

Gary Kavit

January 6, 2014

My prayers are for your family. I witnessed the great love and care you provided Evan.

January 6, 2014

Dr. Henke, Becky and family. Our hearts go out to you at this very sad time. We are praying that the Lord will give you peace and courage to get through this time. May God bless you!

Barbara and Gary Donaldson

January 6, 2014

Our thoughts and prayers are with you at this time.
Mal and Karen Sloan

January 6, 2014

Dear Becky and Jeff,

In my mind's eye, Evan will forever be remembered as the sweet, tow headed little boy with the big grin, happily running after Justin and the other "big kids" on Paspeheghe Run.

May memories of Evan be a comfort to you and your family during this difficult time.

Carolyn and Todd juergens

Anne Baumgartner

January 6, 2014

Jeff and Becky,
You are in my thoughts and prayers as you go through this difficult time. I remember Evan fondly as a sweet neighbor for my kids. May God comfort you in your sorrow.

January 6, 2014

Dr. Henke & Family,
I am sorry to hear about your loss. My thoughts and prayers
are with you during this difficult time.
Debra Saunders

January 6, 2014

Henke family - We are so sorry to here this news of Evan. Please know that you are in our thoughts and prayers. David, Maria, Ryan & Brianna Wilson

The Mendoza Family

January 6, 2014

To the Henke Family -
Our Very Deepest Condolences on the loss of Evan. May you find peace & comfort in the love of one another, and strength & light in God's Eternal Love for You.

Lisa Hovater

January 6, 2014

Dr. Henke and family,
I am so sorry for your loss. My prayers are with you.

Faye Petro Gargiulo

January 6, 2014

Dear Henke Family and all those touched by Evan's energy-filled life - my thoughts and prayers will be with you. May God be with you as you are there for each other.

Tom & Debbie Burcher

January 6, 2014

Dear Jeff, Becky, and the Henke family,
Please accept our deepest condolences for the loss of your dear son Evan. Our hearts break for you. May God be with you during your grief and help bring you comfort.
Tom & Debbie Burcher

Susan Accardi

January 6, 2014

Dr. Henke and Family, I am so sorry for your loss. I have you and my thoughts and prayers at such a difficult time. Your so a wonderful family.

Beverly. Gary

January 6, 2014

Dr. Henke and family my heart breaks for your loss but I hope the wonderful memories and God's grace will give will give you peace and comfort in the weeks to come. You are all in my prayers.

January 6, 2014

I am so sorry for the loss of your wonderful son. My thoughts and prayers are with you and your family at this most difficult time.
Harolette Kelley

The Signorelli Family

January 6, 2014

Dear Henke Family - We have you in our prayers. May your hearts heal soon. So very sorry for your loss.

Daniel Moore

January 6, 2014

Susan and I will be praying for your family during this difficult time. I pray that God will provide with a peace that will get you through these next few difficult days.

Wendy & Jay Conner

January 6, 2014

Evan's memory will live on forever. He touched so many lives in different ways. My heart goes out to all of his beloved family that Evan adored so much. Time heals...be patient with yourselves. You will be in my thoughts in the difficult days ahead.

Beth Wilson

January 6, 2014

Our thoughts, love and prayers are with you now. God Bless your sweet family.
Joe and Beth Wilson

Linda Hilling

January 6, 2014

Thinking and praying for you all during this difficult time. Cherish and hold on to all of the wonderful memories.

Paige Davis

January 6, 2014

Dr. Henke and Family, I will pray for peace for your family during this most difficult time. You are in my thoughts and prayers.

Stephanie Williams-Gaston

January 6, 2014

May God be with you and your family through this difficult time. You are in my prayers.

Dana Tozer

January 6, 2014

Dr. Henke, I am so very sorry for your loss. I pray that you and your family will find comfort and strength in the Lord.

God Bless.

Love,
Dana Tozer (Barbara Donadson's daughter)

Debra Conner

January 6, 2014

My deepest sympathy and prayers in your time of great need for comfort and peace.

Carol Romeo

January 6, 2014

Our hearts go out to you with love and prayers of peace. Blessings to your family and especially your precious son, Noah. With love, Steve and Carol Romeo

Debbie Ennis

January 6, 2014

May God be with your family at this time. My deepest condolences to your family.

Tammy Majernik

January 5, 2014

May God bless you and your family in this time of sorrow.

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