Archie "Paw" Sinclair
October 25, 1941 — September 27, 2024
Archie “Paw” Sinclair
Des Moines
Archie “Paw” Sinclair, 82, joined his heavenly family on September 27, 2024. He was born October 25, 1941 in Melrose, Iowa.
He loved his faith, his family, his friends, patio visits, cold beer, hot coffee, Casino outings with his family, Camel Lights, Christmas morning, and all things Grinch.
Paw was also very competitive and enjoyed playing scrabble, cribbage, card games and participating in pool tournaments. He will be remembered for his quick wit, dry humor, intelligence, generous spirt, contagious laugh, and the many life lessons he taught.
Paw is survived by his four children, Jim (Lynn) Sinclair, Mary Frein, Suzy (Billy) Frein, and Sheri (Steve) Most; grandchildren, Joey (Tuanh) Frein, Katie (Ryan) Delaney, Frankie (MacKenzie) Frein, Anthony (Stefanie) Frein, Nick Most, Mary Frances Frein, Luke Most, Isaac Sinclair, Faith Sinclair, Simon Sinclair, and Elijah Sinclair; great grandchildren, Bella Frein and Carter Delaney; brother, Chuck; sister, Nene; and cat, Kat.
He was preceded in death by his beloved wife of 42 years, JoAnn; mother, Ruby; second wife, Karen Sinclair; dog, Vito; and many other dearly loved relatives.
Family will greet friends from 5:00 to 7:00 p.m. on Wednesday, October 2, 2024 at All Saints Catholic Church, 650 NE 52nd Avenue in Des Moines with rosary at 7:00 p.m. Mass of Christian Burial will take place the following day, Thursday, October 3, 2024 at 12:00 p.m. also at the church. Burial will take place following at Highland Memory Gardens Cemetery, 1 Northeast 60th Avenue in Des Moines.
Carrying on his support and love for his favorite thrift store please make memorial contributions to St. Vincent de Paul Society at 1426 6th Avenue Des Moines, Iowa 50314.
Condolences may be expressed at www.HamiltonsFuneralHome.com.
Rebecca Hein
10/01/2024
My heart just skipped a beat this morning when I saw Archie's obituary. We became childhood friends in the 50s when his aunt Gert married my uncle Bill. Our lives went separate ways as young adults, but I've always had good memories of Archie. He was a kind kid and fun to be with.
May Archie rest in peace as i send heartfelt sympathies to all of Archie's family, especially Nene and Chuck.
Bink and Lon Wunn
09/30/2024
Archie was a Great friend for years we enjoyed his humor and fun stories.We will miss him so much .We are thankful for his sharing his family with us ,we love you all