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Meet Gene Henderson Excerpts of storied gifts interviews in 2008 for his interview memoir “Looking Forward”

Meet

Gene Henderson

Gene was born in Utah in 1916 and moved immediately to Iowa.

Family Homestead was the idea http://www.flickr.com/photos/jon_higgins/497500661/

Utah’s Mountains

Gene’s mom Neal with one of her grandchildren years later. She made it back and lived her years in Iowa!

Gene is the youngest of 4 children and the only boy. He had three sisters but one died in her early childhood. DeLoris (Dee), Eileen, Gene 1919

Dee, Gene, Eileen getting along for over 80 years!

What was Gene like as a child?

Strong Willed

Funny and creative

social

Favorite Elementary Teacher?

Gene in the center, teacher on the right

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Gene felt pride in being helpful.

Gene with best friend Bill.

Gene and Bill are still good friends today!

High school was Gene’s favorite time in school

Gene loved band camp sponsored by his school.

Logan as it appeared in 1930s

Gene happily played the tuba in band.

Gene

Teacher who inspired Gene the most?

Can you guess who is #1?

Yep. Gene was #1 on the football team!

Gene loved his days in Logan, Iowa and his many friends.

Young man Gene graduates from high school and heads off to a lifetime of more adventure.

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