Jane Hinkley

Jane L. Hinkley (Bennett) passed away after a brief illness on July 17, 2013. She was surrounded by her family & friends as she peacefully fell asleep one last time.

Jane was born on September 22, 1951 in Renton, Washington. She graduated from Renton High School in 1969 and attended Central Washington University. She earned her nursing degree from Seattle Central Community College and later became a Radiation Therapist working for several years at Swedish Hospital. She loved helping patients and was admired for her caring, compassionate, and generous heart. In recent years she owned and operated a successful postal business in Vancouver, WA.

With her quick wit and amazing sense of humor she was always the life of the party. Cooking and entertaining were her passions and she would use any excuse to throw a party so she could surround herself with friends and family. In recent years she fell in love with the beach at Westport and was excited about moving there after retiring. She enjoyed clam digging, decorating her cabin, and planning the nightly menu.

Jane was preceded in death by her parents Kenneth and Marjory. She is survived by her husband and best friend Fred, daughters Jamie and Sarah, son Erle, grandchildren Zander, Maya, & Dylan. Her sisters Claudia & Marjory, brothers Mark & Dean. Nephews Scott, Judd & Wesley, Niece Erin.

Her enthusiasm and zest for life were unmatched and will be sorely missed by all who had the pleasure of knowing her. A party to celebrate Jane’s life is planned for August at the family house in Newcastle.