Charles “Chuck” James Hinkley passed away February 17, 2012 in Denver, CO. Chuck was born April 20, 1950 in Mitchell, South Dakota to Donald and Lucille Hinkley. He graduated high school from Herreid High School, Herreid, SD and attended South Dakota State University and South Dakota School of Mines. He moved to Colorado in 1975 where he lived until his passing. Chuck is survived by his sisters; Margaret Lemme (Doug), Boulder, CO, Jo Ellen Ritter (Gordon), Harland, IA, Mary Pfeifle (Tom), Albuquerque, NM, Elizabeth Hinkley, Rochester, MN and brother Timothy Hinkley, Duluth, MN. A private family memorial service will be held with interment at Mountain View Memorial Park, Boulder, CO. To leave condolences for the family please visit www.cristmortuary.com.