Bill Hinchliffe

Forever in our hearts. Our sincere condolences Love from Ben and Milah

Condolences to Cheryl & family. Bill was principals at Hiawatha elementary school when I went there.

Tribute to a Good Man - "Crossing the Bar" - Tennyson's Poem I was just informed by my son, Pat Keef, that my good friend, Bill Hinchliff, had just crossed over the Bar of Life. It is with sadness that I write this tribute because we have just lost a very fine educator and person. I first meI Bill during the summer of 1979 when I was hired as principal of Carmichael Junior High School at Richland, Washington. Bill was one of the first administrators to visit and congratulate me on my...

Bill Hinchliffe was an extraordinary man. He was my first principal. Bill hired me right out of college. My first teaching position was teaching afternoon kindergarten at Jason Lee Elementary in Richland. 1975! 50 years ago! I was an educator for 38 years, spending my last 13 years as an Elementary Principal. Robert Fulgham´s book "All I Really Needed to Know I Learned in Kindergarten" suggests that the essential lessons of childhood are foundational principles for a good life. Sharing,...

So sorry for your loss.. Our Mom, Mildred Ellis Woodyard (taught with your Dad at Washtucna) and Dad Jim Woodyard would see your Dad and Mom at times.

Bill Hinchcliffe was one of the finest men I´ve ever known. He was my elementary principal at Jason Lee (4th through 6th grades). His friendship and leadership was one of the driving forces that steered me toward a 42 year career in education. I will always be grateful for his advice and guidance. There´s a problem with education today and that is simply there are not enough Mr. Hinchcliffe´s anymore. Rest easy, my friend. Mike Davis