Bion E. Henderson
February 24, 1930 - February 13, 2017
Bion E. Henderson went to be with the Lord on February 13, 2017 surrounded by family at the age of 87. He was born in San Diego, California on February 24, 1930. Bion served in the U.S. Air Force during the Korean War. Following his service, he went on to obtain a Masters Degree in Physics. During his career, he worked on the VTO plane at Ryan Aeronautical, and the Titan Missile at Martin Marietta in Colorado. He was recruited by General Motors, AC Electronics Division, Goleta in 1961. Before retiring from General Motors, he worked as a control systems engineer on a number of projects, including the Lunar Roving Vehicle and ship positioning systems for the Challenger and the Hughes Glomar Explorer. He loved astronomy, archaeology, all classical music and playing the violin. He also loved water and snow skiing, as well as river rafting and golf. He was a member of the Cosmopolitan Mens Club, Parkinsons Association and the Delco Retirees Group. Bion leaves behind his wife of 64 years, Violet, three children, Deborah, Douglas and Dorothy, plus six grandchildren and five great grandchildren. Anyone wishing to make a contribution in Bion's memory may do so to the Parkinsons Association of Santa Barbara, P. O. Box 6254, Santa Barbara, CA 93160-6254.
Bion E. Henderson went to be with the Lord on February 13, 2017 surrounded by family at the age of 87. He was born in San Diego, California on February 24, 1930. Bion served in the U.S. Air Force during the Korean War. Following his service,... View Obituary & Service Information