| Harry Louis Winkler |
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October 7, 1929 - February 13, 2012 |
Harry Louis Winkler, 82, of Pinehurst, Idaho, passed away February 13, 2012 at the family home of Pinehurst, Idaho. He was born October 7, 1929 at Hartwell, Missouri; Harry was the son of Harry and Ollie E. (Orfield) Winkler. Harry moved to the Silver Valley in 1945 from Kansas City, Kansas. He married Mary Moore on March 9, 1952 at Eureka Springs, Arkansas. Harry served in the U.S. Army. When Harry first moved to the Silver Valley he had worked at various mines. After his marriage to his wife Mary, Harry and Mary became a logging team and had served as private contractors for Whiteman’s Saw Mill and Veazey Saw Mill. Harry had also worked as a mechanic for Shoshone County. He retired in 1995. Harry was a member of the American Legion, a member of the Kellogg Senior Dance Group and a member of the Pen And Quill Writers Group. Harry had also served on the Pinehurst City Council and was chairman of the Pinehurst Police Commission. Harry was an inventor; he had five patents for inventions within the electronic field. He had also designed and manufactured his own radio system called Winkler’s Little Logger Signaling System. Mary and Harry had also written and published three books. Harry also loved and enjoyed his family, digging for old bottles, huckleberry picking and he would often say that his happiest moments were working in the woods with his wife Mary. Harry had a unique personality and sense of humor; his thoughts and concerns were always for others before himself. Harry is survived by his beloved wife of sixty years Mary Winkler of the family home of Pinehurst, Idaho; two daughters Sandra Walker of Mount Vernon, Washington and Terrie and her husband Dean Clark of Pinehurst, Idaho; twelve grandchildren and nine great-grandchildren; two sisters Madge Lena Higgins of Kansas City, Kansas and Florence Meads of Vancouver, Washington; his half-brother Jimmy Hubbard of Oklahoma City, Oklahoma; and several nieces and nephews. Harry was preceded in death by his parents, one son Harry L. Winkler and two brothers Virgil and Bill. Funeral services will be held on Monday, February 20, 2012 at 11:00 A.M. at the Kellogg Funeral Chapel of Kellogg, Idaho with Rev. Bob Evans officiating. Interment will be held at the Greenwood Cemetery of Kellogg, Idaho. The family suggests that memorials may be made to Hospice of North Idaho, 9493 Government Way, Hayden, Idaho 83835. SHOSHONE FUNERAL SERVICES KELLOGG, IDAHO is entrusted with funeral arrangements. |
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I will cherish all those talks we had at Progressive Printing while we worked together on your various projects (whether it be your bookmarkers or on questions for your books). May God be with you Mary and your family as you will be missed but never forgotten. -- Michelle Williams To my brother Harry's family, I would like to say that I was so glad after many years to meet Harry and his family. I will always remember him. I loved to hear his stories and he kept up with world news. I am praying that God will be with you during this time and give you peace and hope. I love you all. -- Jimmy Hubbard I pray that God will hold you in His loving care as you go thru this terribly difficult time. May He bless you and your family. -- Marilyn Hagaman We will all miss Grandpa very much. He lead a very good life and blessed many many people with his kindness and creativity. He will never be forgotten. -- Elli Sundahl Aunt Mary and family so sad to hear of your loss.You are in our thoughts and prayers. We will always remember the fun time we had with you and Uncle Harry. Love -- Alvin and Pam Winkler Mr. Winkler was a fine example of a gentleman. I admire the friendship that Harry and Mary enjoyed through life. It has been a wonderful example to me as a young man. Love to all! You had a one of a kind husband, father, and grandfather. -- Joseph Thompson I will always remember Harry as a gentle and fun loving man. As I grew up with his daughter as my best friend and Harry and Mary as mom and dads pinochle parteners. I will always remmber how Harry and Mary stood beside us when daddy was killed in 1966. God Bless to all of the family and special prayers from one friend to another. God be with you,in this time of sadness. -- Rebecca A Ward Sandy and Terry, So sorry for the loss of your father. I have very fond memories of your parents over the years. Starting with first grade when your mom was our room mother. Good Pinehurst memories for sure. Take care. -- Patty (Slusher) McDonald Mary and family we are sorry to hear of Harry's passing. He was a great person,always had a smile. Your family will be in our thoughts and prayers. -- Everett and Colleen Milholland To Harry Winkler's family: Aunt Mary and family, Please know that just because Frank and I cannot be with you physically you're in our thoughts and prayers. Uncle Harry was a unique man. Often helping complete strangers in need and never expecting anything in return. He could tell a true story like no other. Our deepest sympathy. -- Frank and Linda Millholland So many happy memories of Harry and family from our trips to Idaho.Such a kind, unique man, and though we didn't get to see him often, we were blessed to call him "Uncle Harry". He will be missed. -- Bill and Karla Higgins Mary and family, we are so sorry to hear of Harry's passing. He was a very special person and so gifted. I so appreciated the support he gave me when I was on the city council. Know of our deepest sympathy. -- Sherm and Lawanna Watts To Harry's family. Sorry to hear of his passing. The time always seems so short but I hope you find comfort in the knowledge that he lived a long and happy life. May you feel God's grace now and in the days to come. -- Ronnie Higgins |