Karl William Hinkle

Karl Hinkle was born to Orville and Elisabeth on July 19, 1963, in White Sand Missile Range, New Mexico. He graduated from Mayfield high school in 1981. After graduation he served in the US Navy and was stationed in San Diego. After returning home, he got together with Jo Ann (Brownewell) Hinkle in 1983. They had their first daughter, Michelle, in 1985. Karl went to school in 1985 and became a certified Electronic Technician. Karl married Jo Ann on August 24, 1986. In 1987, they welcomed their second daughter, Lisa. Karl had a love for Harley Davidson motorcycles and owned a Sportster. Karl often went on rides like the Aspencade in New Mexico and Toys for Tots runs in El Paso, Texas with his wife and friends.

In 1992, Karl and Jo Ann moved their family to Shoreline, Washington for better job opportunities. Karl started off as a Janitorial Manager, then went to school in 1996 to get his Associates degree in mechanics, where he specialized in transmissions. Also in 1996, Karl and Jo Ann purchased their first and only house in Marysville, Washington. Five months later, they welcomed their third daughter, Jessica.

In December of 2004, they welcomed their first son, and final child, Joshua. In 2007, Karl started working for Boeing, where he stayed until his medical retirement in 2023. Karl loved what he did.

Throughout the years, Karl's daughters blessed him with 6 grandchildren, whom he loved deeply. Karl enjoyed fishing, golfing, computer games, BBQing, and getting the family all together. Every year, a few of his friends, Son in laws, son, oldest grandsons and him went on an annual fishing trip to Eastern Washington. Summer time was Karl's favorite because he got to BBQ more, he also became a pro at using his smoker. His favorite days were when he had all the family over for get togethers so he could feed them, and enjoy some games and a fire in his backyard.

On October 27, 2022, Karl got diagnosed with stage four Glioblastoma Multiforme. Despite the poor prognosis, he never gave up his will or hope to fight. He endured 2 brain surgeries, Chemotherapy, radiation, 2 clinical trials, and many doctor appointments and yet he never became discouraged and always kept his sense of humor. Throughout his cancer journey, Karl was always so appreciative and grateful for the words of encouragement, love and support so many people reached out and gave him. He was the best husband, father, brother, papa, uncle, and friend. He will forever be loved, cherished, and missed beyond words.

Karl is preceded in death by his son, Joshua, and his parents, Elisabeth and Orville.

He is survived by his wife, Jo Ann. Daughters, Michelle, Lisa, and Jessica. His sister, Vera. Brother in law, Barry. His niece, Morgan. his daughter and sons in law, Lydia, Manny and Zach, and his grandchildren, Mya, Aiden, Mason, Zander, Maddex, and Raelynn.

A memorial service for Karl will be held at Schaefer-Shipman Funeral Home on Friday, February 9th, at 3:00 PM