Les Hynum

WHITEWATER/MILTON/MADISON-Les Hynum, age 65, of Whitewater, passed away surrounded by his small family and one shaggy dog on Wednesday, July 3, 2013. He was born on September 4, 1947. Les was raised in Madison where he loved to sail and be on the water. He was a graduate of UW-Whitewater and became the school psychologist for the Milton school district for 31 years, where he developed lifelong friendships, loved his work, and enjoyed helping many, many students. Les was also the co-owner of Family Achievement Clinic in Madison and Oconomowoc. After retiring from psychology, he was a local Realtor in the Madison area for 10 years. Les’s life work was to help people. He loved his cars, days on the ocean, family, friends, and beloved dog Flannigan. Les is survived by his wife, Cathy of Whitewater; children, Jed Hynum of Madison and Courtney Hynum of Portland, Ore.; mother, Jeanne of Monona; siblings, Steve (Marlene) Hynum and Jeff Hynum; good friend, Diane Peyer; and numerous other relatives and friends. He was preceded in death by his son, Christopher Hynum; father, Luther; mother-in-law, Ellen Austin; father-in-law, Bob Austin; and good friends, Eanie and Fred Peyer. A graveside service will be held at Highland Memory Gardens, 3054 County Road Bb, Madison, at 10 a.m. on Tuesday, July 9, 2013. Online condolences may be made at www.gundersonfh.com. Gunderson East Funeral & Cremation Care 5203 Monona Drive (608) 221-5420 A graveside service will be held at Highland Memory Gardens, 3054 County Road Bb, Madison, at 10 a.m. on Tuesday, July 9, 2013.