Billie Hinkle Obituary

My beautiful Mom, it has been nearly two years since your passing and I miss you so so so much! You are my best friend and the void left is unbearable...no one will ever take your place. You always listened, understood me, and willing to give your all to make things better given life's ups and downs...as you did with so many people, in all walks of life. The world is, without question, a better place because you gave so much to so many. I sure miss your advice, talking to you, and watching how you light up a room by just being there. You would have loved your service; the Church was full to capacity and the eulogy was given by your Catholic Church...a first that anyone has heard, two denominations cooperating to celebrate your life!
(What a joy, I was so proud!) But that's not surprising since you touched so many lives; a plethora of friends expressed how blessed they felt to have known you! How lucky I am, I cherish your memory daily. I am fortunate and grateful to have parents like you and Dad. Dad misses you terribly, but he keeps it mostly to himself. You know him, the love of his life has, as he says, "left him for a better man." He's still funny, onery, and strong but my heart aches for him as I (and many people) will never know the power and magic of true love longevity. Bless his heart! Life is somewhat different now, but we are managing as best as possible. I just wanted to express my thoughts to you before the guestbook closed for good and no more entries permitted. Please pass on my love to my best brother, Tom, and his wife, Jenny...I'm sure they were happy to see you. As with you, I miss Tom too. I know my life would have been different had he been here to guide me through some of the rough patches, and share the good times. He was hilarious, and you are/were, well, absolutely WONDERFUL! Someday we all will be joining you as well, together again for laughs and quality time -- but in the meantime, know that we will cherish your memory, know you are loved deeply, missed enormously, and thankful you touched our hearts so profoundly. God bless you. I LOVE YOU, MOM!

I can't begin to say it all, except that Bille was a lot of fun and exhibited a sensitivity that it'd be good for me to emulate. All my best to Loren, Cindy, Lisa and Jimmy!

Mr Hinkle and Hinkle family:
I feel completely honored to have known Mrs Hinkle through her energetic and motivational leadership and support of our Emerson and Mitchell football games, basketball games and fund raising efforts. (Still smiling of working side by side with her during a car wash fundraiser for our senior day trip - Mitchell class of '79!).
My thoughts and prayers are with you.

Mr. Hinkle, I did not know until reading today's Gazette online that you lost Billie. It was so good to see both of you and your granddaughter last Christmas at Panino's. Fate brought us together that night and while I'm sad it will be the last time I will see your wife, I'm glad we all had the time to chat about what's been going on all these years. If you need to talk to another guy who has also lost his dear wife, please contact me.

Billie was such a tremendous lady! I feel lucky to have had so many fun times and special memories with her in cheerleading at Wasson. She was always smiling and had a great sense of humor. She was known as "Mom Hink" and was truly that to so many. She will be dearly missed and my thoughts and prayers go out to Hink and the rest of her lovely family. Kelly (Smith) Derosier - Wasson class of 88'

Mrs. Hinkle will be greatly missed by all who knew her. She was a great inspiration to a lot of people. I have many fond memories of Mrs. Hinkle while being in the "Cougar Rooom" at Emerson. She was a great person and will be deeply missed. My thoughts and prayers go out to her family.

Lorne, the many years we knew her, the infectous laugh and smile, always at joy with life. It is with heavy heart that we read she is in heaven. Our prayers are with you and your family. We will always remember that smile.
Bert and Carol Hayes-Davis

Mrs. Hinkle

You will be missed. I am glad we got to see you at Fargo's before you left.

Dawnlyn Pelser Wasson class of 89

Uncle Lorne and family, Aunt Billie will be missed in so many ways. Know that our thoughts and prayers will be with you all tomorrow. We are so sad we were not able to join you and family. Love and kisses.

My prayers are with you at this time. will always remember Mom Hink in the cafeteria, or going down the hall, and calling out... Hi Mom Hink, how are you? Such a sweet lady. She will be greatly missed.

Will be at the services on Wed....Sure she is catching up with another great person... Snyde

Dear Lisa, I am so sorry to hear of your mothers passing. She was always a bright spot in our lives! There are lots of great memories when I think of her! Love to all, Lisa Kennedy (Hoffmeister)

I was a student at Wasson from 1985 to 1988 (nice to hear from other alums in the guest book). As a member of the cheerleading squad, Billie took such good care of all of us girls - she was our second mom. Later, she attended many of our weddings and baby showers, so watched us all grow up into beautiful and strong women. Her guidance helped with this as she was such a positive influence through the critical teenage years. Her family is in my thoughts and prayers.

To All of the Hinkle Family,
My prayers and deepest sympathy to you. What a wonderful lady to all of the people she touched. I have very fond memories of her bright smile and kind words to all of us students whether at school or in your living room. Mrs. Hinkle, you will be missed.

To the Hinkle family: Billie was my first friend at Wasson High School when I began teaching there in 1986. I will always remember her smile, her roller skates, and Billie and Hink jitterbugging in a talent show. I was so blessed to run in to her a few months ago. She was still vibrant and full of love. She will never be gone from my heart.

What a wonderful lady who made everyone around her feel important and special. She always made me and everyone else smile! (Wasson Class of 1988')

Lisa, I'm so sorry to hear about your mother. I remember her well, always there for you in what ever you were doing. I remember liking her alot. So I just wanted you to know that you are in my prayers.

As a Wasson Alum, I was touched by her love of students and learning. She helped me to keep high school in perspective.

As a Wasson graduate (1985-1988) - and a student who remembers Mrs. Hinkle's smile, her enthusiasm, her strength (for a little lady), and her ability to encourage so many - she will certainly be missed. Keep smiling upon all of those students Mrs. Hinkle - you certainly made a difference in MY life. Prayers go out to the Hinkle family through this tough time - though know she's smiling down on all of you.

HINK. WE ARE THINKING OF YOU AND YOUR FAMILY.. BARBARA AND I WILL ALWAYS HAVE FOND MEMORIES OF BILLIE. . WE WISH THE BEST FOR THE ALL OF YOU. DON AND BARBARA HAWLEY (GREEN VALLEY, AZ)

What an honor to have been a part of the Hinkle family. This only came about because Billie always welcomed one more. She became my extra mom in 1984. She lit up my life, she lit up any room she entered and I imaging her lighting up heaven as well. What a great lady. My heart is with your family.

Lorne, Lisa and Julie,
When I think of home, I think of a place where there is love overflowing. Your wife, mother and grandmother is now your angel and lives in the heart of our God....please take comfort in knowing.

Dear Hink and Family, My love and prayers are with you at this time. Billie was a special person. I will remember all the fun times we had playing bridge. I am unable to attend Billie's service as I am recovering from a broken femur and unalbe to drive. My thoughts will be with you all on Wednesday. Smile, the sun will be brighter each day. Love, Catherine Ball

We are so very sorry to hear of Billie's passing. We will always remember her vibrant personality. We are thinking and praying for you all at this time of hardship. Marc and Jill Dean

Billie did more for the youth of Colorado Springs than most people could have dreamed of. She's probably organizing the teens in heaven! Rest peacefully, Billie - you did a great job here!

To the Hinkle Family, our lives are better for having been touched by your wife/mother/grandmother.......She was a wonderfully happy person, always quick to help out, and so involved in her children's lives. I will always have a special place for "Mrs. Hinkle", and the Hinkle Family. God Bless you all.