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1938
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2024
Howard Hinshaw Obituary
April 13, 1938 - August 5, 2024
Charlotte, North Carolina - Howard was born in Mt. Airy, North Carolina to birthright Quaker parents Seth and Mary Edith Hinshaw. He graduated from Guilford College in 1960 and attended UNC School of Medicine where he met Virginia, his future wife and mother of their three girls. Howard's medical training in endocrinology and internal medicine led the young family to Charlotte and the Nalle Clinic, where he spent 27 years and had a loyal endocrine practice before retiring in 2000.
Howard served on the Boards of both Guilford College and Friends Homes in Greensboro. He enjoyed reading, gathering with friends, woodworking and carpentry, and rebuilt a 1900's cottage to serve as the family retirement home. The local Quaker congregation, Charlotte Friends Meeting, benefited from his many talents from woodworking to property maintenance to service as Clerk of Finance.
Howard's family includes Virginia, his wife of 58 years; brother Waldo; sister Helen Shore; daughters Beth Hinshaw, Karin Hinshaw, and Jennifer Adair. He delighted in his eight grandchildren: Andrew, Parker, Evan, Nathan, Crosby, Leo, and twins William and Thomas.
We are grateful for the many lives he touched and for the many friendships that enriched his and our lives along the way. Planning for a Celebration of Life is underway; in the meantime we welcome favorite memories of Howard via email at [email protected].
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Memories and Condolences
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Delia McCloskey
May 27, 2025
I worked in the business office at the NallecClinic from 1975-1989. Dr. Hinshaw was also my husband's physician. He was certainly well thought of by both employees and patients alike. Sincere condolences to the family.
Martha Gibson
February 5, 2025
To Virginia. Such fond memories of our friendship in the `60´s at UNC. With love to you and your daughters. Martha Gibson UNC SON `66
Rick Kleinmann
August 23, 2024
My endocrinology career in Charlotte began with Howard picking me up at the airport. It was 1988. He and Virginia were very gracious in inviting our family into their home, introducing us to colleagues and helping us get acclimated to our new setting. For many years, Howard was a valued mentor, colleague, and friend. I will remember him with gratitude and fondness. Nancy and I send our regards to Virginia and the rest of the family.
Etta Florence Wrenn Winslow
August 21, 2024
Virginia and family, may your faith in God and good memories give you comfort.
Etta Florence Wrenn Winslow
Ken Hutchins
August 15, 2024
Howard was a dear friend and an excellent and caring physician for my family. He loved woodworking and excelled at it. He was a wonderful husband and father and was generous to a fault. He will be greatly missed by all who knew him. My deepest sympathies to his family.
Ray Fernandez
August 15, 2024
Howard was the kind of friend one needs in tough times. He was always steady and unruffled, no matter what "disaster" might be striking. Never panicked. In fact, he'd just say very little but he'd flash his grin that let you know he truly believed things were going to turn out OK in the end, and that's all the reassurance you needed. He never sought the spotlight, but he'd always volunteer to do whatever task needed doing....even the thankless ones. He was the ultimate friend that you knew you could count on without exception.
As an endocrinologist, he was unexcelled. He was the consultant that you always referred your difficult patients to, knowing that they would love him and do well under his care. His patients and his colleagues are going to miss him. He's irreplaceable.
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