Arlo Hinckley

Arlo West Hinckley, our loving father, grandfather, and brother passed away on Wednesday, October 19, 2016. He was born in Rexburg, Idaho on February 21, 1928 to Silas Jesse and Zena Westover Hinckley. He was the second of eight children. The family moved to Salt Lake City where Arlo attended West High School.

He joined the Marines after graduation, and upon his return, he married his high school sweetheart, Eunice Nielson in the Salt Lake Temple.  Arlo and Eunice longed for a family but they were told they would never have children.  With the passing years, Arlo developed a deep and abiding desire to serve a mission for the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints. When the opportunity arose, Eunice supported him in his desire. He was called to the East Central States Mission, and Eunice worked to finance his dream. He was one of the last young men to serve a mission for the Church as a married man. After a brief reunion with his young wife, Arlo was drafted into the U.S. Army. Determined to be together, Eunice followed him to Ford Ord where Arlo served stateside as an Aircraft Mechanic. In the following years they defied medical odds, welcoming three children into their home.

Arlo graduated from the University of Utah, and the family settled in Layton, Utah where he fulfilled a satisfying career as a teacher, and then as a principal in the Davis County School District. His greatest desire in life was to serve his Heavenly Father. He has always maintained that every blessing they received was a direct result of his mission and Eunice’s unselfish sacrifice, which made it possible. He served as a Bishop and a High Councilor, and in many other callings. He and Eunice completed missions in Canada and Ireland.

After Eunice’s death in 1997, Arlo married Ruth Tanner and they served a mission in Illinois.  After Ruth’s death in 2007, Arlo taught Gospel Doctrine, even when he had to sit down to do it! For the past year and a half he has been finding ways to uplift everyone who assisted in his care. He was a faithful servant to the end, giving selflessly to his family and friends, sharing his light and testimony with all. He was an amazing father who sacrificed everything for his children, and a loving and interested grandfather, assisting his grandchildren wherever he could. As well, he was a wise, caring brother who always tried to uplift his siblings and their families. We are deeply indebted to him for his love, his example and great fortitude. We will miss him and we look forward to the day when we will all be together again.

Arlo is survived by his three children, Kevin (Cindy), Lori (Gary), and Alan (Terri), 14 grandchildren, 19 great-grandchildren, six siblings and many other loving family members.

Funeral services will be held Monday, October 24, 2016 at 11 a.m. at Lindquist’s Layton Mortuary, 1867 No. Fairfield Road.  Friends may visit family Sunday from 6 to 8 p.m. and Monday from 9:30 to 10:30 a.m. at the mortuary.  Interment, Lindquist’s Memorial Park at Layton, 1867 No. Fairfield Road.

Special thanks to the wonderful people at Fairfield Village for their tender care and support, We will always be grateful for you.