Janis Jean Hinkle

Janis Jean Hinkle obituary

Janis Jean Hinkle

Janis Hinkle Obituary

Obituary published on Legacy.com by Aspen Mortuaries - Lakewood on Nov. 21, 2025.

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Janis Jean Hinkle (Bowles), born April 18, 1939, in Denver, Colorado, passed away peacefully at home on November 13, 2025, at the age of 86. Throughout her life, Janis lived in Washington, Arizona, Ohio, and Wyoming before making her home in Bennett, Colorado.

Janis is survived by her daughters, Janet Fisher and Donna Hinds, and by her son-in-law, Scot Hinds. She was the loving grandmother of six grandchildren and the proud great-grandmother of eight great-grandchildren. She is also survived by her devoted caregiver, Thomas, whose support and companionship meant so much in her final years.

She was preceded in death by her husbands, Ray Bowles and Bill Hinkle, as well as her son-in-law, Ronald Fisher.

Services will be held on November 24th, with a viewing at 3:00 PM and services at 4:00 PM. At Aspen Mortuaries, 1350 Simms St., Lakewood, CO 80401.

She will be remembered with deep love by her family and all who knew her.

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