Peggy Jean Hinton
November 04, 1937 - November 08, 2020
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Peggy Jean Hinton
November 04, 1937 - November 08, 2020
Obituary
Lifetime Whatcom County resident, Peggy Jean, passed away peacefully at home on November 8th, 2020 at the age of 83. In 1990 she was preceded by the love of her life, Robert L. Hinton.
On September 4th, 1937, Peggy was born to Jacob and Adeline Jepperson and grew up the eldest of four siblings across from Elizabeth Park. Peggy is survived by her youngest sister, Emi Fredlund. Peggy frequented the park and loved riding her bike around the trails. She became the Park Supervisor and tennis instructor. She was a proud member of Bellingham High School’s graduating class of 1955 and went on to teach business school locally.
Peggy was swept off her feet by newly returned Korean War veteran and logger, Bob, during a sunny afternoon on the beach. Soon thereafter, Peggy was married “one month 19”. She quickly assumed the roles of wife and mother as she and Bob welcomed their two children, Greg and Lynda. In 1966, Bob and Peggy built their lifetime home in the King Mountain neighborhood. Peggy was very proud of her grandchildren, being an exceptional role model to each one of them.
Together Bob and Peggy engaged in multiple business endeavors as well as several real estate development projects both locally and outside the area. Peggy served as the Commission Chair of the Whatcom County Planning Committee, a member of the Bellingham Technical College Foundation’s Board of Directors and St. Luke’s Hospital Board. She was also instrumental in the formation of the Assistance League and was appointed by the governor to represent Whatcom County on the Development Board. Bob and Peggy’s success afforded them the opportunity to give back to the community. Peggy loved supporting the Bellingham Technical College’s welding program, the Boys and Girls Club of Whatcom County, Bellingham Food Bank and Whatcom Humane Society.
Peggy had a zeal for living life to the fullest. Early in life she enjoyed a brisk game of tennis, traveling around the Pacific Northwest in the family motor home, playing cribbage with Bob, and racing their “six pack” of horses. Peggy was an avid angler on the Skagit River and some record catches include an 18-pound Steelhead and a 51-pound King salmon. As legend has it, you can still hear her belting out for assistance to “land the big one” near the river cabin! Peggy had a heart for all animals. She leaves behind her beloved “Tom Kitty”, and countless forest creatures that she fed and admired from a distance.
Peggy is survived by her children, Greg (Pamela) Hinton and Lynda Hinton; grandchildren, Warren (Jody-Lynne) Waechter, Kirstin (Abel) Hunt- Bazan, Loni Hinton, and Zachary (Jaclyn) Hinton and great-grandchildren, Reed and Sawyer Waechter.
Due to COVID-19, no public reception will be held. In lieu of flowers, donations can be made to Bellingham Technical College or the Boys and Girls Club of Whatcom County.
7 responses to Peggy Jean Hinton
Rhonda Wendover Moore says:
November 12, 2020
Lynda and family. As I was scrolling here to find my brother Tom ‘s obituary I was so sad to see that Peggy had diesd. I always felt a special connection to your mom. Maybe because her mom was 5th Grade teacher , or perhaps of our sharing the sadness of our friend Julie Sucks see the years ago. I only know your mom was so very special to me. She always took the time to ask me about what was going on in my life and loved to share updates on you and your family. She was such a lovely , intelligent , classy lady and was obviously strong as well. I wish you all peace in her absence and not in your memories.
Jodi Wagner says:
November 13, 2020
Lynda and family. My deepest condolences for the loss of your Mother, Grandma, and friend.
Peggy was more than a friend. She was an example of one of the hardest working women I have ever met. He love for her family and animals was truly amazing. She always listened and was interested in others lives, and cared deeply about many. Her generosity with others and our community, will be greatly missed.
The World is a better place, with the many examples she has set, for hopefully others to follow.
I am extremely lucky and honored to be able to call this wonderful lady my friend.
She will truly be missed.
Gone, but not forgotten.
Godspeed.
Jodi Wagner
Arlene mortimer says:
November 13, 2020
Greg and Lynda, I am so sorry to read of your mom’s death. She was such a wonderful friend and neighbor during your growing-up years. Her support of Boy scouts & Cubs was a special memory of her graciousness. I have missed that connection the past few years . The special co- birthday celebrations were very special too. She shared her beautiful self with so much grace.
Peace
Arlene (Haney) Mortimer
Dale Jones says:
November 13, 2020
Greg & Lynda,
We’re thinking of you during this difficult time. Peggy lived a full and accomplished life. We’ll always remember the bond she had with her cousin, my mother, and fellow 55 BHS grad, Marlene. We look forward to remaining in touch with you all.
Much Love,
Dale Jones & Family
Kim and Marty Moskowitz says:
November 16, 2020
I remember Peggy as an elegant, handsome and well spoken woman with a strong spirit and A good heart. We were fortunate to get to know her at the celebrations we shared over the past several years. Sending our condolences at this difficult time that came on so suddenly. Greg and Pam, our hearts
go out to you! Love, Kim and Marty