Ralph Hendricks, M.D.

While one of the more recent arrivals among the medical profession in Spokane, Dr. Ralph Hendricks has already gained recognition as one whose knowledge and practical ability merit a liberal patronage. He is a Western man by birth, training, and preference and is in you with the enterprising spirit which is characteristic of the Pacific Coast country. His birth occurred in Eugene, Oregon, 30 May 1870, his parents being Elijah B. And Elizabeth (Blew) Hendricks. His father went to Oregon from Illinois in 1848 and was for a time engaged in farming, but in 1882 left that state and established his home at Cheney, Spokane County, Washington, where he opened a drugstore. He was thus identified with the commercial interests of that place for a considerable period but is now living retired in Cheney.

The public schools of Cheney afforded Dr. Hendrix his early education, which was supplemented by study in Cheney Academy, and he later attended the University of Washington. His choice of a lifework fell upon the profession of medicine and in preparation for the practice he entered the University of Louisville at Louisville Kentucky, from which he was graduated with the class of 1896. He began practice at Cheney and afterward removed to medical Lake, but saw a still broader field of labor in 1907 on his removal to Spokane where he has since followed his profession.

His work is characterized by a thoroughness and efficiency which have brought good results. His reading has been broad and he is very careful in the diagnosis of his cases, so that his judgment is seldom if ever at fault. He keeps in touch, too, with the advanced work of the profession through the proceedings of the Spokane County and Washington state medical societies, and the American Medical Association, in all of which he holds membership.

On 18 July 1896 Dr. Hendrix was united in marriage to Miss Mamie Pomeroy, of Cheney, Washington, a daughter of Dr. Francis A. and Mary Pomeroy, of that city. They have two children, Royal and Dorothy. In Spokane, they have won many friends, the hospitality of a large number of the attractive homes of the city being freely accorded them.

Dr. Hendrix has become identified with several fraternal organizations, holding membership in the Spokane Lodge, No. 34 F&AM; and Opportunity Lodge IOOF. He is also connected with the Elks Lodge No. 85 of Salt Lake City. His manner is genial and cordial and is the expression of an unfeigned interest in his fellow man. In all of his practice, he is actuated by a spirit of helpfulness which, added to his broad scientific knowledge, is winning for him continued progress.

Durham, N.W. “[Ralph Hendricks, MD, Vol 3].” In History of the City of Spokane and Spokane County Washington; From Its Earliest Settlement to the Present Time, Illustrated., III:[pages 102-103]. Spokane, Washington: S.J. Clarke Publishing Company, 1912.