Herbert Hamilton Sinclair

Herbert Hamilton Sinclair was born December 8, 1925 in Nampa, ID. He passed away on May 28, 2016 in Wenatchee, WA. Growing up in Spokane, WA, his favorite childhood days included sailing his small boat on the Spokane River and exploring the surrounding woods. A fond childhood memory was of a train trip to Heron, MT on his own to spend the summer with his aunt and uncle on their homesteaded land. Graduating from Rogers High School in 1944, Herb joined the U.S. Army that same year, and served in the Philippines as a radio operator. The trip home at the conclusion of World War II on a large ship was memorable. On his return, he met and happily married Mildred Sinclair in Seattle, WA on July 7, 1951. Herb was hired by the Washington State Patrol as a Communications Technician, and moved the family, now with two girls, to Wenatchee, WA. Herb's work with the State Patrol allowed him to combine the world of electronics, which fascinated him, with his love of the outdoors, as he often was sent to repair communication towers on the various mountain peaks on Stevens Pass and dessert plateaus of the Central Washington Basin. Herb planned wonderful weekend and vacation activities for his family, which included three girls with the arrival of daughter, Cheryl, in 1964. Common activities were huckleberry picking, hiking, camping, stargazing and swimming in Lake Chelan on hot summer days. He continued to share his appreciation for, and love of the outdoors, with first his eight grandchildren, then later eight great-grandchildren as they happily were welcomed into the Sinclair family. Volunteering was a passion for both Herbert and his wife, Mildred; each devoting countless hours helping out in many capacities with local Boy Scout troops, churches, and other civic and service groups. Most recently, Herb had been happily involved in the restoration of the pipe organ at the Wenatchee Cultural Center, lending his electrical know-how and well-placed humor to the project. He was preceded in death by his wife Mildred; brother, Jim; and great-granddaughter, Mackenzie, Herb is survived by his daughters: Cheryl (Cliff) Hickson of Anchorage, AK, Bonita Nicolas of Waterville, ME, and Pat (Ken) Bossen of Wenatchee, WA; eight grandchildren and eight great-grandchildren. Herb will be missed by us all and long remembered. In lieu of flowers, please make a donation to the Museum in Herb's honor, or another charity of your choice.

Herbert Hamilton Sinclair

December 8, 1925 - May 28, 2016