November 05, 2009
WENDELL - Brooks A. Hendrix, 22, of Wendell, Idaho, passed away Saturday, Oct. 31, 2009, at St. Luke's Magic Valley Medical Center in Twin Falls of complications of the heart.
Brooks was born in Twin Falls, Idaho, on June 20, 1987, to Paul and Connie Lohr Hendrix. He grew up and attended school in Wendell. Brooks struggled through a lifetime of heart problems, being born with a heart positioned backward. He survived surgery to have that corrected. At age 15, he had a heart attack that left him with only one-third of his heart working. At age 18, he received a heart transplant.
Through all his suffering, he never lost his spirit for life. He loved to cook, being good enough he was accepted to Cordon Bleu Cooking Institute in Oregon, even though he did not take it up on its offer.
Brooks' life revolved around his friends and family. He enjoyed boating, camping, hunting and just hanging out with his closest friends.
Brooks had no sympathy for those who did not appreciate what they were given in life. His favorite quote was "When life gives you lemons, shut up and eat the damn lemons."
At the time of his death, he worked for Verbree Dairies. His wit and humor will be truly missed.
He is survived by his father, Paul; and stepmother, Stephanie; brothers, Brian (Jeanine) Helsley of Hagerman and Brandon Helsley of Twin Falls; sisters, Katie (Perry) Larson of Twin Falls and Kallin (Jared) Welch of Filer; the love of his life, Mandi Hall of Richfield; his grandmother, Frances Hendrix of Boise; uncles, aunts, nieces, nephews and cousins; and many friends (too many to count). He is preceded in death by his mother, Connie; and grandfather, Allen(Ed) Hendrix.
Brooks had a love for life and anyone that met him would agree.
He never wanted anyone to feel sorry for him; he wanted to live a normal life and did the best he could to make that happen. The family would like to invite everyone to come say their last goodbyes.
The funeral will be held at 11 a.m. Saturday, Nov. 7, at The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints in Wendell. Viewing for family and friends will be from 5 to 7 p.m. Friday, Nov. 6, at Demaray Funeral Service, Wendell Chapel.
WENDELL - Brooks A. Hendrix, 22, of Wendell, Idaho, passed away Saturday, Oct. 31, 2009, at St. Luke's Magic Valley Medical Center in Twin Falls of complications of the heart.
Brooks was born in Twin Falls, Idaho, on June 20, 1987, to Paul and Connie Lohr Hendrix. He grew up and attended school in Wendell. Brooks struggled through a lifetime of heart problems, being born with a heart positioned backward. He survived surgery to have that corrected. At age 15, he had a heart attack that left him with only one-third of his heart working. At age 18, he received a heart transplant.
Through all his suffering, he never lost his spirit for life. He loved to cook, being good enough he was accepted to Cordon Bleu Cooking Institute in Oregon, even though he did not take it up on its offer.
Brooks' life revolved around his friends and family. He enjoyed boating, camping, hunting and just hanging out with his closest friends.
Brooks had no sympathy for those who did not appreciate what they were given in life. His favorite quote was "When life gives you lemons, shut up and eat the damn lemons."
At the time of his death, he worked for Verbree Dairies. His wit and humor will be truly missed.
He is survived by his father, Paul; and stepmother, Stephanie; brothers, Brian (Jeanine) Helsley of Hagerman and Brandon Helsley of Twin Falls; sisters, Katie (Perry) Larson of Twin Falls and Kallin (Jared) Welch of Filer; the love of his life, Mandi Hall of Richfield; his grandmother, Frances Hendrix of Boise; uncles, aunts, nieces, nephews and cousins; and many friends (too many to count). He is preceded in death by his mother, Connie; and grandfather, Allen(Ed) Hendrix.
Brooks had a love for life and anyone that met him would agree.
He never wanted anyone to feel sorry for him; he wanted to live a normal life and did the best he could to make that happen. The family would like to invite everyone to come say their last goodbyes.
The funeral will be held at 11 a.m. Saturday, Nov. 7, at The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints in Wendell. Viewing for family and friends will be from 5 to 7 p.m. Friday, Nov. 6, at Demaray Funeral Service, Wendell Chapel.
November 05, 2009
WENDELL - Brooks A. Hendrix, 22, of Wendell, Idaho, passed away Saturday, Oct. 31, 2009, at St. Luke's Magic Valley Medical Center in Twin Falls of complications of the heart.
Brooks was born in Twin Falls, Idaho, on June 20, 1987, to Paul and Connie Lohr Hendrix. He grew up and attended school in Wendell. Brooks struggled through a lifetime of heart problems, being born with a heart positioned backward. He survived surgery to have that corrected. At age 15, he had a heart attack that left him with only one-third of his heart working. At age 18, he received a heart transplant.
Through all his suffering, he never lost his spirit for life. He loved to cook, being good enough he was accepted to Cordon Bleu Cooking Institute in Oregon, even though he did not take it up on its offer.
Brooks' life revolved around his friends and family. He enjoyed boating, camping, hunting and just hanging out with his closest friends.
Brooks had no sympathy for those who did not appreciate what they were given in life. His favorite quote was "When life gives you lemons, shut up and eat the damn lemons."
At the time of his death, he worked for Verbree Dairies. His wit and humor will be truly missed.
He is survived by his father, Paul; and stepmother, Stephanie; brothers, Brian (Jeanine) Helsley of Hagerman and Brandon Helsley of Twin Falls; sisters, Katie (Perry) Larson of Twin Falls and Kallin (Jared) Welch of Filer; the love of his life, Mandi Hall of Richfield; his grandmother, Frances Hendrix of Boise; uncles, aunts, nieces, nephews and cousins; and many friends (too many to count). He is preceded in death by his mother, Connie; and grandfather, Allen(Ed) Hendrix.
Brooks had a love for life and anyone that met him would agree.
He never wanted anyone to feel sorry for him; he wanted to live a normal life and did the best he could to make that happen. The family would like to invite everyone to come say their last goodbyes.
The funeral will be held at 11 a.m. Saturday, Nov. 7, at The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints in Wendell. Viewing for family and friends will be from 5 to 7 p.m. Friday, Nov. 6, at Demaray Funeral Service, Wendell Chapel.
WENDELL - Brooks A. Hendrix, 22, of Wendell, Idaho, passed away Saturday, Oct. 31, 2009, at St. Luke's Magic Valley Medical Center in Twin Falls of complications of the heart.
Brooks was born in Twin Falls, Idaho, on June 20, 1987, to Paul and Connie Lohr Hendrix. He grew up and attended school in Wendell. Brooks struggled through a lifetime of heart problems, being born with a heart positioned backward. He survived surgery to have that corrected. At age 15, he had a heart attack that left him with only one-third of his heart working. At age 18, he received a heart transplant.
Through all his suffering, he never lost his spirit for life. He loved to cook, being good enough he was accepted to Cordon Bleu Cooking Institute in Oregon, even though he did not take it up on its offer.
Brooks' life revolved around his friends and family. He enjoyed boating, camping, hunting and just hanging out with his closest friends.
Brooks had no sympathy for those who did not appreciate what they were given in life. His favorite quote was "When life gives you lemons, shut up and eat the damn lemons."
At the time of his death, he worked for Verbree Dairies. His wit and humor will be truly missed.
He is survived by his father, Paul; and stepmother, Stephanie; brothers, Brian (Jeanine) Helsley of Hagerman and Brandon Helsley of Twin Falls; sisters, Katie (Perry) Larson of Twin Falls and Kallin (Jared) Welch of Filer; the love of his life, Mandi Hall of Richfield; his grandmother, Frances Hendrix of Boise; uncles, aunts, nieces, nephews and cousins; and many friends (too many to count). He is preceded in death by his mother, Connie; and grandfather, Allen(Ed) Hendrix.
Brooks had a love for life and anyone that met him would agree.
He never wanted anyone to feel sorry for him; he wanted to live a normal life and did the best he could to make that happen. The family would like to invite everyone to come say their last goodbyes.
The funeral will be held at 11 a.m. Saturday, Nov. 7, at The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints in Wendell. Viewing for family and friends will be from 5 to 7 p.m. Friday, Nov. 6, at Demaray Funeral Service, Wendell Chapel.
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