Obituary of Ernest HENWOOD

Ernest Lee Henwood passed away on Wednesday, September 2, 2009 in Lake Havasu City at the age of 80. He was born on June 27, 1929 in Livingston, MT to Hobson and Pearl (Kenworthy) Henwood.Ernie enlisted in the United States Navy on August 8, 1946, served on the USS Bayfield, also stationed in Guam and was honorably discharged almost four years later on June 29, 1950. Ernie and his wife Johanna moved to Lake Havasu 15 years ago from Livermore, CA where he worked as a plumber for Local 342 out of Concord, CA.In his younger years, Ernie enjoyed riding horses, going on weeklong treks. Ernie then became interested in the 2 wheel transportation and was an 18 year member of the Gold Wing Road Riders Association. Following retirement in 1987, Ernie and his wife Johanna took off on an 8,000 mile motorcycle trip, going wherever the road took them. He also enjoyed traveling around the United States in their motor home. Ernie loved the outdoors, but what Ernie enjoyed the most were family get-togethers. To Ernie, the more, the better.Ernie is survived by his wife, Johanna of Lake Havasu City; sons Bryan Henwood of Payson, AZ, Kevin Henwood of San Bernardino, CA, Brad Henwood of Fremont, CA and Brett McCain of Illinois; daughter Bonnie Richmond of Auburn, IL; brother Don Henwood of Kingman, AZ, Bill Henwood, Dale Henwood, Tom Henwood and Mike Henwood, all of Helena, MT, Ed Henwood of Tennessee; sisters Darlene Barney of Tennesssee, Virginia Hewitt of Ogden, UT, Sylvia Bailey of Clancy, MT, Patty Frederick of Helena, MT and Barbara Jenkins of Townsend, MT, as well as eight grandchildren.He was preceded in death by his brothers George, Dick and Gary and his daughter Susan Grossner.Ernie's friends are invited to join the family at 9:30 AM at Rotary Park, Ramada C on Saturday, September 19, 2009. Military honors will be presented by the VFW Post 9401 and American Legion Post 81 at 10:00 AM.Thoughts and condolences may be submitted to the family at www.lietz-frazefuneralhome.comArrangements were placed under the care of Lietz-Fraze Funeral Home & Crematory.