Wynn Kay Hinkson — in Loving Memory
Favorite Uncle for 29 Nieces and Nephews
Memories...
We'd like to collect as many memories as possible about our brother, father, grandfather, relative, and friend, Wynn.
Daniel, Mom, Wynn, Chris - 2018
Wynn and Grandkids - 2019
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Treasured Memories and Thoughts About Wynn:
Greg Hinkson (Brother) - sent by Kelly
Wynn was always willing to help Greg with any and every computer or phone problem. Greg kept electronics as long as he possibly could so he wouldn't have to learn a new one. As they limped along Greg would often call Wynn for help fixing a phone or computer that should have long since died. He would grumble and complain at first, but he ALWAYS helped when asked. When Greg would finally break down and get a new device, he went straight to Wynn to help him set it up. Greg always knew Wynn was there for him whenever he asked.
Greg loved Wynn deeply and considered him one of his best friends all of his life.
Kelly Hinkson (Sister in Law)
Wynn and Judy drove Greg and I to a high school formal dance. They double dated at the fancy restaurant with us. It was a fun evening.
Daniel Hinkson (nephew - via Greg/Kelly)
On a few, rare occasions I remember Uncle Wynn letting me into his room. As a kid, it felt like peering behind Oz’s curtain. Uncle Wynn was Oz, his machinery was hardware components and computer parts. His throne an office chair. I remember thinking how cool it was that he had a bunk bed and on the top were strewn pieces of hardware. I always felt privileged to see behind the door we frequently ding-dong ditched.
Chelsea Hinkson (Niece - via Greg/Kelly)
He used to talk to me about the Starbucks he was a regular at, cause he knew I worked at Starbucks. If I recall correctly, he was a dark roast man. He would complain about the new changes they would roll out sometimes and I would try to soften him about them haha. But I could tell the employees there loved him. It was fun to have that connection.
Emily Hinkson (Niece - via Greg/Kelly)
I feel like I really got to know him and connect with him the most while dad was in the hospital. He spent all day with us there and just talked to me without all his crusty exterior. It was sweet to see and hear how much he loved dad! I also remember as a kid dingdong ditching his door and him being mad but never being scared of him because we just always knew he was a big teddy bear inside! I NEVER GOT TO SEE HIS ROOM! I always wanted to. He was always unapologetically himself.
Scott Hinkson (Nephew - via Greg/Kelly)
As a young kid I remember all the older cousins always ding dong ditching his room and all of us all scattering, I was never aware of a real reason to run other than because all my cousins were. I started to get to know him when we would go to dinner after the priesthood sessions of general conference and have memories of him getting so excited during conversations Uncle Marty and my dad would have to quiet his booming voice haha. I feel like I really connected with him while my dad was in the hospital. He showed a new side to me and my siblings I had never seen, talking about memories of my dad and a whole new level of comfort with us I'd never experienced before. He often came off as kind of a grumpy man but was truly one of the kindest and most geuine people ever.
Robin Marquez (Owner of Funeral and Cremation Services of Orange County)
Well we called Wynn “Grumpy” — he was a bundle of joy most days! After Greg’s passing he became much more jovial and pleasant to talk too!
Wynns work ethic was well above what was required! He was extremely organized and dedicated to his character. He was a wealth of knowledge about any and all difficult situations concerning removals outside the norm! I had clients who would call him direct to find out how, when, and what was needed to secure a seamless removal process.
I think what character trait Wynn embraced the most was his ability to relate to grieving families. His demeanor and tone along with his professionalism ( no matter his personal restrictions) never changed! He was a great man and superior employee!
"If I had 10 Wynns I could rule the world!"
Jayne Monson (Niece - via Ray/Barbie)
Uncle Wynn would pick me up from school and even as an adult drive me to the airport.
So when we got stuck, he was always available to help. He could also turn any boring dinner conversation into entertaining. If you wanted to know if a movie was worth seeing or not, he gave accurate good reviews.
Jenny (Niece - via Ray/Barbie)
That’s funny, I remember walking down the stairs singing Winnie the poo, and then he would grumble and start heading our way, and then we would run back up the stairs
Katy (Niece - via Ray/Barbie)
When Kiera and Erica’s pet rabbit, Fluffy, died he told us he did it.
Oh yeah. We would walk by his door and sing the Winnie the Pooh song until he would yell at us through the door. Usually some sort of threat.
Always ding dong ditching him. Knocking on the door and running away.
Kendra (Niece - via Ray/Barbie)
I would knock on his door and run away. He never came looking. Would just yell some angry words. I think he enjoyed the game.
Truman (Nephew - via Kent/Melony)
At Grandma Hinksons funeral...Wynn approached me and told.
"Truman, whenever you would come visit when you were driving thru for work Grandma would get really excited. She really loved you alot" and than he paused and said "we are all really proud of you and what you have chose to do with your life."
Thought I'd show the softer side of Unlce Wynn