Albert R. "Al" Hinkle

Albert R. “Al” Hinkle Spanaway, WA Albert R. “Al” Hinkle passed away peacefully on November 19, 2010, in Spanaway WA, after a brief illness. Al was born October 29, 1920, in Ellensburg, WA to Rancy and Elizabeth Hinkle. Al grew up on the family farm in Ellensburg and was one of six children, including Elmer, Roy, John, Marian and Bill. Al attended school in Ellensburg and was drafted into the Army prior to WWII. He served his country, fought in WWII in the European Theatre with his brother, Elmer, and was honorably discharged from the service in 1945. After the War, Al married Antonia “Ann” Camarata on August 10, 1946; they spent just shy of 61 years together. Al and Ann resided in Ellensburg, Snohomish, Kapowsin, Puyallup, Othello, Lewiston, ID, Quincy and Sunnyside, before settling in the Wenatchee Valley around 1961, where they raised their family. Al worked for Uni-Gas and Empire Gas, delivering propane to customers in Central Washington for nearly 30 years. He was a devoted husband and father. Both Al and Ann tried to make it their point in life to be involved in their children’s functions. Al loved his family and grandchildren immensely. Immediate and extended family were all part of Al’s life. He was involved in virtually every family function and he also liked to “tinker” with stuff in his shop, making bird houses and other projects with wood, when he wasn’t reading western novels. Al will be greatly missed. Al is survived by his son, Joe Hinkle, his wife, Jane and their children, Stephanie, Nikki and Eric, all of East Wenatchee; one daughter, Angela Conklin, her husband, Mike and their children, Tyler from Spanaway, Jason and his fiancé, Gaylene and one great-grandson, Michael, all of Tacoma; one surviving brother, John Hinkle of Madras, OR; one sister, Marian Walsh of Snohomish, WA; and numerous others, including nieces and nephews. Our deepest appreciation to our friends, family, Dr. Kerry Watrin of Tacoma, Hospice and all the others who made dad’s passing easier. Bless your hearts. A Catholic Mass will be held at St. Andrew’s Catholic Church in Ellensburg on Wednesday, November 24, 2010, at 11:00 a.m. Jones & Jones~Betts Funeral Home of Wenatchee is in charge of the arrangements.

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Albert R. "Al" Hinkle

October 29, 1920 - November 19, 2010