David Joseph Hinkebein's Obituary
David Joseph Hinkebein was born to John and Janet Hinkebein on a brisk Tuesday afternoon on October 28, 1958, in St. Louis, Missouri. He was the third of their seven children and the oldest of the boys.
After Graduation from Parkway South Highschool in 1977, Dave attended Southeast Missouri State University for three years with his best friend William "Bill" Carson from Highschool. In 1980 Dave Joined the Navy at 21 years old and was stationed in Utah for four years. After he left the Navy in 1985, he briefly returned to Missouri. However, he had fallen in love with Utah and moved back to Salt Lake City in the late eighties. Dave had a passion for fast cars, hiking, and camping.
Dave's life was also wrought with many difficulties, and he struggled at times with alcohol and the death of a longtime girlfriend. But whenever life knocked him down, he would get right back up again. Dave had a thirst for life and would not be hindered by the troubles he faced. Because of his kindred spirit and passion for the homeless he was loved and respected by all who worked with him and for him.
Dave had an infectious smile and a keen sense of humor. He worked tirelessly to take care of the population that he served and was willing to give help to anyone in need. Dave worked for Advantage Services for the past 10 years, and was the supervisor of the Transitional Storage Program, Clean Team Program, and the Portland Loo, which meant that he supervised most of the programs that mostly employed the homeless.
Dave was preceded in Death by his father John in 2019 and is survived by his Mother Janet, and siblings, Joyce, Joan (Jim), Donald (Kathy), Donna, Michael (Cindy) and Nancy (David) as well as many nieces and nephews.
A celebration of life will be held on 01/23/24 @ 12pm at the Core Event Center (1444 S. 700 W, SLC, UT 84104).
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