Evan (Ev) Broadbent Henderson Obituary (1932

Evan (Ev) Broadbent Henderson, 90 of Provo, Utah passed away on Wednesday, August 2, 2023 in Spanish Fork, Utah. He was born on August 19, 1932 in Kanab, Utah. He was the youngest of identical twins. As a child the family moved frequently to California, Nevada and numerous stops in between before settling in Provo, Utah where he spent the majority of his schooling. During these years, Ev and his twin brother, Ivan (Iv) enjoyed playing jokes and confusing people by trading places with one another. Evan met the love of his life, Margaret Irene Shipp and they were married on July 3, 1951. Together they were blessed with a total of 6 children. He worked in the family business of Henderson Floor Service for many years with his father and brothers and when his father passed, he continued and included carpet laying and finishing countertops. After a few years, he moved on and became a Fire Fighter and Paramedic with the Provo Fire Department where he was Captain of his shift and worked there until retirement. Because he had such a great work ethic, he continued to work with Intermountain Steel Erectors. He worked hard and played hard. Ev loved horses, racing Quarter horses and in the early days, even hired out to shoe horses. We all loaded up in the car to be with him as he worked. He was a REAL cowboy. He was an avid hunter you might say he and Iv were famous in their many hunting years. Friends loved hanging with the Henderson twins. They did it the old-fashioned way on foot or horseback. He had a great time coaching his son Justin’s baseball teams and leaving lasting, fond memories with several of his friends. After Ev retired, he and Margaret and several family members enjoyed building a cabin. When you asked him what his favorite time in life was, he would say that building that cabin and finagling, bargaining and gathering materials for construction was at the top of the list. He found enjoyment in working with leather and creating saddles, chaps and horse finery. He was amazing at it. Ev loved his family with all his heart. As the family grew with 16 grandchildren and 33 great grandchildren, he spread the love to all and he was treasured beyond measure. He was a master storyteller and delighted in sharing stories with anyone who would care to listen. If you were lucky, you might have heard him sing a song or two, as he loved music. His sense of humor was second to none. Everyone who met him adored and respected him. He always made people feel special. He was faced with many tragedies, challenges and obstacles in his life. Losing Margaret, 2 children and his lifelong companion, soulmate and beloved twin brother, Ivan, were just a few. He never lost his positive attitude or outlook on life. He was an inspiration. Evan is survived by his children, Jackie, Julie, Joni and Justin, sister in law, Verlene Henderson and brother in law, Claire Shipp. He was preceded in death by his father Ivan Burns Henderson and mother Viola Broadbent Henderson, brothers Jack, Tom and Twin brother Ivan, sister Laura Board, infant son Evan Henderson Jr., daughter Jamie and wife Margaret Irene Shipp and son in law Perry Chynoweth. The family would like to extend our deepest gratitude to the staff at Legacy House of Spanish Fork for their wonderful care and patience with his cell phone issues. Also special thanks to the amazing staff at Intermountain Hospital in Spanish Fork and the Hospital Hospice staff who offered the ultimate care and support of dad and the family. Ev’s final words to his twin Ivan were, “Wherever you go I will find you”. His promise has been kept. Funeral services will be held at 11:00 a.m., Friday, August 11, 2023 at the Berg Drawing Room Chapel, 185 East Center Street, Provo, Utah. The family will receive friends at the mortuary Thursday, August 10, from 6-8:00 p.m. and Friday from 10-10:45 a.m. prior to services. Interment will be at Provo City Cemetery. Condolences may be expressed at www.bergmortuary.com.