Charles Theron Hinshaw, Jr.
January 31, 1932 ~ October 12, 2024
Charles Theron Hinshaw, Jr. passed peacefully on October 12, 2024. Born January 31, 1932, in Wichita, KS to Charles Hinshaw, Sr. and Mary Gwyn Whiteman Hinshaw. He is survived by his children, Charles Hinshaw, III (René), Mary McClarin (Robert), and John Hinshaw (Leslie); 6 grandchildren; his sister, Mary Darelius; and two nieces. He was preceded in death by his wife, Bobbie Jo Hinshaw. He was a proud veteran of the US Air Force where he served as a flight surgeon. Charles graduated from the University of Kansas with both his undergraduate degree and his medical doctorate. He enjoyed a long career as a pathologist in both Hutchinson and Wichita, where he was instrumental in establishing the Olive W. Garvey Center for the Improvement of Human Functioning (now Riordan Clinic). Dr. Hinshaw served as President of the Kansas Society of Pathologists, Secretary of the Advisory Council to the American Society of Clinical Pathologists and President of the American Academy of Environmental Medicine. He was always a kind man who cherished his family and friends. He enjoyed tennis, golf, dining out at his favorite haunts, and time spent in Vail, Colorado.
Services will be held at Downing & Lahey East Mortuary, 6555 E. Central, Wichita, KS on November 12, 2024, at 10:30 a.m. Private burial service to follow at Highland Cemetery, Winfield, KS.
In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to the University of Kansas Endowment Fund, P.O. Box 928, Lawrence, KS 66044-0928.
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Rest Dr. Charles, until you hear at dawn, the low, clear reveille of God. Thank you for your service to this nation. U.S. Air Force, flight surgeon.
This doctor did more to improve my health than all my other doctors combined. He was ahead of his time recognizing the problems of chemicals in our environment. Rest in Peace Dr.
Jane, retired RN
I can’t begin to express my gratitude in having the opportunity to work with Dr. Hinshaw in the Bio Center Laboratory at the Riordan Clinic. He was one of the finest gentlemen that I have ever known. He was never too busy to sit down and address the concerns from our staff.
He was especially good in finding reasons to take all of us out to lunch and those memories will be cherished forever.
Rest in peace. We will miss you.
It was my great fortune to have known Dr. Hinshaw for many years. I came to work at the Olive Garvey Center in 1976 where he was the Medical Director of the Bio Center Laboratory and a Founder of The Center. Throughout my friendship those many years at The Center Dr. Hinshaw was always on top of his game. He would read everything in his field and share his knowledge and expertise to help others including me. I had a son with ongoing health issues. Dr. Hinshaw stayed on top
of new findings and directed me to experts in the field. He was a kind and caring physician. He spoke highly of his children often. As I reflect in my retirement on the people whom I most admire Dr. Hinshaw certainly ranks high on my list. May he rest in peace.
My prayers go to him and to his family.
Laura Benson