HENDERSON, Yvonne “Vonnie”
Born Saturday November 18, 1950. Passed away Saturday March 09, 2024.
Passed away at Hesse Rural Health, after a long illness aged 73.
Dearly loved wife of Ian. Cherished mother and mother in-law of Chloe and Henham, and Lachie and Bec. Grandma mummy of Max and Phoenix.
“Forever loved and always missed”
Funeral notice
Thursday March 21, 2024
A Celebration of Vonnie’s life will be held at the Birregurra Golf Club, Hopkins Street, Birregurra on Thursday, March 21, commencing 3.00pm
In accordance with Vonnie’s wishes, a private cremation will be held.
Tributes
Leave a tributeI was very sorry to hear of the passing of Vonnie. Generous, friendly and always passionate about the things and those she loved .
It was always nice to bump into her for a cheery catch up and warm exchange of news.
Sincere condolences to all Vonnie’s family.May 25, 2024 6:22 pm
To Ian and family my deepest sympathy to you all. Vonnie was a beautiful person who somehow endeared herself to all whom she met, with k8ndest thoughts Marg Riordan
March 28, 2024 3:18 pm
Ian and family
Our thoughts are with you people as no doubt the whole district is during this time
You and Vonnie have been almost a part of many families in our community. Your family has impacted and helped us all usually during the difficult times we all confront as farmers over many years
Hopefully knowing the enormous respect people have for your family helps in some small way
Charlie, Bev , Luke and our familiesMarch 21, 2024 7:53 pm
ALL THE BEST To Ian, Chloe, Lachie and family,
Now at peace sadly I wont have anyone to tell me off now ? but will remember the banter and laughter
Ron Elsbury and all supporters of the Birre FNC
March 21, 2024 12:56 pm
To Ian, Chloe, Lachie and family,
Vonnie was my friend. She welcomed me when Mitch came to college and I joined the parents group. Always interested in others , kind and caring and happy to help. We would wave across the ground when Geelong played Brisbane , and chat on the phone catching up with news. I’m proud to have known her and my family send our kind thoughts.
With love Deb, Rowan and Mitch KentMarch 21, 2024 9:26 am
To Ian and family
Beautiful lady with a great sense of humour and engaging personality, sadly missed.March 20, 2024 10:21 pm
Dear Ian, Chloe and Lachie,
Our sincere condolences to you and your families.
We first met the ‘unforgettable Vonnie’ when our son Ed began Yr 7 with Lachie.
To us, Vonnie was brave and bold and bright and beautiful, yet always kind and gentle and honest and generous. A fine friend.
Vonnie visited us in our home regularly, ever since our first introduction in 2002.
Her presence was without fail vibrant, colourful, interesting and entertaining!
We will miss Vonnie very much.
Love
Cassie and Dave CurnowMarch 20, 2024 9:20 pm
Peace at last for my dear friend Vonnie . She faced these last couple of difficult years with enormous grace, strength and dignity. She deserves her rest. I will miss you always .
Chris BarrMarch 19, 2024 6:57 pm
To Ian and family,
I feel lucky to have called Vonnie my friend.
Vonnie was always so lovely, thoughtful and welcoming to me.
I am going to miss our telephone chats.
Thinking of you Ian, Lachie, Chloe and families at this very sad time.
Annabel Docherty 🌷🩵🌺March 19, 2024 1:40 pm
To Ian and family,
Our sincere condolences on the sad passing of Vonnie. To know the special support our beloved partners give to us veterinarians and family makes her a most special person for which we are most grateful.
Thinking of you all, go well .
Des James and family(class of 1973)March 19, 2024 9:34 am
To Ian and family,
Sending our deepest condolences to you all on the passing of Vonnie,
Chris and Trish ParkerMarch 19, 2024 7:42 am
Our deepest sympathy to Ian, Chloe, Lachie and families on the sad passing of Vonnie. I’m sure you will all have so many beautiful memories that will be kept close to all your hearts .
Thinking of you all ,
Jo Jamieson and family 💖💖💖March 17, 2024 8:42 pm
Dear Ian, Chloe and Henham, Lachie and Bec
Our love and thoughts are with you all at this sad time. Vonnie was a fiercely loyal, proactive and supportive friend to us and she certainly left her mark on our boys in the manners department! Thank you Vonnie!
She will be fondly remembered by us.
Jo, Lawrence, Dave and Andy
March 16, 2024 5:18 pm
Our heartfelt condolences to Ian (‘Spindles’) and family on the passing of Vonnie.
March 16, 2024 3:23 pm
Dear Henderson Family:
Please accept our prayers, heartfelt sympathy, and condolences on the passing of Vonnie...your wife, your mum, and your ‘grandma mummy’ who will most certainly be missed.
May her memory be a blessing, and may all who mourn her death find comfort in emulating her finest qualities in life.
With regards from all around the world, from Lachie’s “Rowed to Paris 2024” teammates (aka “the Foreigners”)
March 16, 2024 8:49 am
Sending my condolences to Hendy, Chloe and Lachie on the loss of your beautiful wife and mum Vonnie. I first met Vonnie when we both had kids in kindergarten and she became somewhat of a mentor for me, she had a way of making people feel capable and validated. Such a beautiful lady. Rest In Peace Vonnie.
Linda Herron and familyMarch 15, 2024 11:09 pm
My Heartfelt thoughts are with you Ian,Chloe,Lachie and your families, I have the most fondest memories of Vonnie, Grade 5&6 Melbourne camp 2001, Vonnie stayed with me the entire time after breaking my arm rollerblading, taxi rides across Melbourne 10pm at night Royal Children’s hospital she did not leave my side, ❤️ iv been forever thankful for her kindness and her honest and caring nature.. rest peacefully Vonnie Henderson xx
March 15, 2024 4:30 pm
To Ian and the family, a very sad time for you all for the loss of a very special person, Vonnie!
Our heartfelt condolences,
Andrew and Andrew Turner
March 15, 2024 2:16 pm
All my sympathy and condolences Ian.
Regards
David AbbottMarch 14, 2024 8:46 pm
Our deepest sympathy to Ian and family on Vonnie's passing.
Elsie and Ashley Richens
Gina Andy and Jack LarsonMarch 14, 2024 5:32 pm
Deepest sympathies and love to Vonnie's adored family, Ian, Chloe, Lachie and families at the loss of their beautiful wife, mother and grandmother.. Sharing 55 years of friendship with our darling, irreplaceable, loyal, generous, kind, vivacious and brave close friend Vonnie has been a gift treasured. Memories of her and our wonderful shared stories will loom large in our minds forever. It has been an honour to have known her and a blessing to have had her in our life, Her loss to us is enormous.
Rest in peace dear Vonnie.
Franke and Keith DavisMarch 14, 2024 12:40 pm
Deepest sympathies to Ian, Chloe and Lachie and families at this sad time.
A wonderful lady who will be sadly missed
Barb and Ross GriffithsMarch 14, 2024 10:49 am
Vonnie
Our reliable means of contact with Ian. We will miss her welcoming smile and warm heart.
Our thoughts are with Ian and family.
Spindles your 1973 colleagues send their support.
Richard and Jackie RubiraMarch 14, 2024 8:33 am
To Ian, Chloe, Lachie & families - we are so sad to hear of Vonnie’s passing . Such great memories of our tennis battles and always enjoyed our chats. Vonnie loved & cherished her beautiful family and we know she has left you with lots of beautiful memories. Love to you all.
Ros & Glenn Monaghan & family xxxMarch 13, 2024 10:05 pm
Our thoughts and prayers are with you and your family Ian on the passing of dear Vonnie. Take comfort knowing that she fought a good fight and treasure all your beautiful memories.
Tim & Helen Gibson & familyMarch 13, 2024 8:02 pm
To Ian, Chloe and Lachie,
Our thoughts and prayers are with you all on the very sad passing of Vonnie.
Lionel and Carol Clayton and familiesMarch 13, 2024 5:29 pm
Deepest sympathy to Ian & Family on the passing of Vonnie. From Tim & Dianne Ryan.
March 13, 2024 5:28 pm
To Ian, Chloe, Lachie and families
Sending love to you all on the loss of your beautiful Vonnie. We loved our time we spent with you on those freezing cold days at the footy - where you would send Ian off to get us a nice hot cup of coffee. I think we met up at every AFL football ground in Australia and we would have a good old chat and laugh and of course barracked for our boys!
Sleep peacefully Vonnie.Maree and Bryce Selwood xx
March 13, 2024 5:10 pm
Dear Vonnie. Predictable with the advice, a steadfast and true friend. Our sympathies and love to Spindles, Chloe and Lachs.
Kym and Lesley Abbott, Claire, Bonnie & ZacMarch 13, 2024 12:10 pm
To Hendy and family
Deepest sympathy on t he passing of Vonnie.
You have been in my thoughts and prayers.Mary McDonald
March 13, 2024 11:49 am
To Ian, Chloe and Lachie and Families,
We're so sad to hear of the loss of your dear Vonnie. A life force of her own and a real do-er in the community. A lynch-pin for so many Callies years.
Our love and prayers for comfort for you in the many vivid memories you'll all have,
Chris and John ModraMarch 12, 2024 9:08 pm
Rest peacefully my dear friend. I feel so very lucky to have known you and to have had you in my life. You were steadfastly loyal with a heart of gold, and I thankyou for that. Sorry I didn't get to say goodbye. I will miss you but remember you always.
My heartfelt Sympathy to Ian, Chloe, Lachie and Family.March 12, 2024 5:36 pm
To Ian and family,
Our prayers and condolences are with you. Vonnie was a great friend to our mum, Judy McDonald. They will be able to play word chums in heaven!!
Peter, Marea, Beth, Linda and Clare McDonald xxMarch 12, 2024 5:30 pm
A friend to all in our family . Always warm, generous ,kind and encouraging . Many wonderful times spent together at school and at the footy . There are many of us that will miss Yvonnie. With much love to the Henderson family from the McClure Family
March 12, 2024 4:03 pm
Ian, Chloe, Lachie and family,
Thinking of you as you mourn the loss of Vonnie, a loving, caring and vibrant wife, mother and grandma.
Vonnie was always respected and admired for her professionalism at the clinic. Take care in the days ahead.
Angela, Neil, Mary and Phillip JanesMarch 12, 2024 3:50 pm
Dearly loved friend of Sue and David, Alexander and Andrew Collins and their families. We shall remember all the good times with Vonnie, her kindness, loyalty and friendship. Our deepest sympathy to Ian, Chloe and Henham, Lachie and Bec and family
Rest in peace dear VonnieMarch 12, 2024 3:41 pm
We are so saddened to hear of Vonnie's passing.
Our sincere condolences to Ian, Chloe, Henham, Lachie, Bec, Max and Phoenix. You are all in our thoughts.
Our fond memories of Vonnie will forever be treasured. A vivacious, kind and generous soul who will be sadly missed.
Rest easy Vonnie.
Brian, Maree & Jackson xxxMarch 12, 2024 3:01 pm