Steven Walter Hendricks

Steven Walter Hendricks was born on November 29, 1953, and he left us on June 26, 2023, at the age of 69 years old. (Team Drink!) He graduated from Del Norte High School in 1971. As a standout athlete in baseball and wrestling, he was drafted by the Kansas City Royals and given the opportunity to play Triple A ball for a short time.

In 1980 while working at Kacy’s market he met his wife, Doris Patton. Steve and Doris were married in March of 1980 and welcomed two daughters, Stefanie, and Staci in 1980 and 1982.

The new family moved to Modesto, CA in 1985 and Steve began his career in insurance.

He worked for CalFarm and owned his own agency, Johnson’s Insurance, before working with Western Valley and relocating back to Crescent City in 2000 to open an office in his hometown.

Steve was preceded in death by his parents, Almer Jesse “Bud” Hendricks, and Gladys Ruth Hendricks. Steve is survived by his loving wife of 43 years, Doris; daughters Stefanie (Jesse) Marvin and Staci Hendricks; grandchildren Dryden Willson, Daniel Willson, and Aylee Marvin; sister Cindy (Bill) Galatioto; brother, Ron (Sandy) Hendricks; aunts, uncles, cousins, nieces, nephews and lifelong friends.

Steve was an avid baseball fan and loved his team, the San Francisco Giants. He loved fishing and golfing. He never met a stranger and was always available for a drink and a chat in the man cave. He was a great storyteller, quick witted and loved his wife and daughters fiercely.

A Celebration of Life will be held on Saturday, July 29th at 4:00pm at Kings Valley Golf Course. In honor of Steve please wear your favorite baseball attire and shorts, regardless of the weather.