Luella A. Hinkle was born on March 23, 1928 on the family farm in Elgin, Texas to George and Eathel Abrahamson. She attended elementary and high school in Elgin. During her time in high school, she was influenced by the school nurse to consider pursuing a career choice of nursing. After high school graduation, she was admitted to the Baylor Hospital Nursing Program in Dallas, Texas and received her registered nurse certificate in 1948. She thoroughly enjoyed her nursing program and made several life-long friends. Luella decided to continue her education by registering for a program of nursing education at the University of Texas in Austin, Texas. Her family had moved to Austin while she attended nursing school, so she was able to live at home during her college work. During this time in college, she attended a youth program at Hyde Park Christian Church in Austin where she met a young man, Lyle Hinkle, who was to be her husband. Their relationship developed into a sincere and deep love, leading to their marriage on June 28, 1952. Lyle was called to Navy duty in Korea in September of that year. During his time in the service, Luella worked her nursing career in hospitals, doctor’s offices and private duty nursing. Her nursing service was highly respected in the profession. Lyle completed his Naval service and returned home in July, 1954. He attended the University of Texas and received his bachelor’s degree in 1956. After graduation he accepted an employment with J. C. Penney Co., and they moved to Dallas, Texas. In May of 1957, Luella gave birth to a beautiful young girl who they named Karen. She was and is the real joy of their lives. Luella continued her nursing career in hospitals and as a school nurse. As a person of great faith, she shared that faith with her family and friends. Luella volunteered at Lakeview Christian Church in Dallas, and passed on God’s love to many children in 3-year-old Sunday School classes and Vacation Bible School. She was really a “child at heart” and always had a funny story to tell. She was an avid swimmer and excellent cook. Luella enjoyed family get-togethers and especially annual vacation trips, where the family visited many national parks. After one trip to California and meeting Charles Schultz (the cartoonist), she continued to be a lover of “all things Snoopy” throughout her life. She and her husband both retired in February, 1989. They were fortunate to be able to travel extensively, with favorite places being Hawaii and Alaska. On one of many vacation trips, they travelled to Utah and got a phone call from Karen asking if they were ready to be grandparents. What joy they felt to hear that. They planned to be with them and did so for the birth of their grandson, Jordan on March 9, 1994. It didn’t take them very long to decide to move to Colorado to be with their family, and also close to a favorite place, Rocky Mountain National Park. They did so in June 1995, and have loved their time here ever since. They joined First Christian Church in Loveland in 1996. Luella is preceded in passing by her parents, older brother Jack Abrahamson (Leona), younger sister Joanne Anderson and brother-in-law Pat Anderson. She is survived by her husband of 70 years Lyle Hinkle, daughter Karen Hansen (Tod), grandson Jordan Hansen (Marleigh), sister-in-law Leona Abrahamson, 7 nieces and many grandnieces, nephews and a wonderful extended family. We know as she said many times, “I’ll see you later.” We thank you God, for giving Luella Hinkle to her family and many friends who loved her dearly. In lieu of flowers, donations can be made on Luella’s behalf to the First Christian Church, Loveland (fccloveland.org) or Samaritan’s Purse (samaritanspurse.org). A memorial service will be held at First Christian Church, Loveland, (2000 N. Lincoln Ave., Loveland, CO, 80538) on Saturday, March 25, 2023 at 10:00 am.
Fond memories and expressions of sympathy may be shared at www.allnuttloveland.com for the Hinkle family.
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