Reverend Donald D. Hines, 90, Topeka, passed away Sunday, March 20, 2016 at Aldersgate Village.
Reverend Hines was born April 10, 1925 in Eckley, CO, the son of Calvin and Alpha Ora Hines.
He graduated from Yuma High School in Yuma, CO, York College in York, NE, and Bonebrake Seminary in Dayton, OH. He served E.U.B. churches in Esbon, McCracken, Maize, and Concordia; and Methodist churches in Russell, Tecumseh, Parsons, Topeka and Mission. He served as District Superintendent in the East Kansas Conference in Manhattan for 6 years, retiring in 1992. He also served on the Board of Trustees at Baker University and the Board of Directors at Aldersgate Village.
Reverend Hines married Thelma Rockhold on May 31, 1944 in York, NE. She died June 30, 2009. Survivors include son, Gary Hines, Raytown, MO; 4 grandchildren; and 6 great-grandchildren. He was also preceded in death by daughter, Sandra Rekstad.
Funeral services will be held at 1:00 p.m. on Thursday, March 24, 2016 at Lowman United Methodist Church. Burial will follow at Mount Hope Cemetery. Reverend Hines will lie in state from 1:00 to 5:00 p.m. on Wednesday, March 23, 2016 at Penwell-Gabel Southwest Chapel, 3700 SW Wanamaker Road.
Memorial contributions may be made to Lowman United Methodist Church.
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