Howard Walter Hines

on Thursday, May 7,2020. Howard was born on January 19, 1928 to

parents John and Myrtle Hines in Brimfield, Illinois. He was the

oldest of three children.

Howard met the love of his life, Mary Ludolph in 1947. They were

married two years later at Saint Mary’s Catholic Church in Kickapoo,

IL. Upon his discharge from the Air Force and after completing his

degree at Parks Aeronautical College, the family relocated to Kansas

City in 1956. They were blessed with 5 children and were married for

70 years.

Howard was an aeronautical engineer and began working with TWA in 1956

and retired after 37 years. He enjoyed aviation, gardening,

photography, traveling and the family fishing trips to Minnesota.

Howard was dedicated to his family and friends and was always there to

lend a helping hand.

Howard is survived by his children: Mike Hines (Vickie), Lori Palmer

(Jim), Bruce Hines (Jeanie), Tina Branstetter (Rick), Steve Hines; his

sister: Esther Killeen; 12 grandchildren, 20 Great-grandchildren, 35

nieces and nephews and numerous great nieces and nephews.

Howard was preceded in death by his Wife Mary, his parents, John and Myrtle

Hines, his Aunt, Irma Flickinger, his brother, Willis and his grandson

Mark Branstetter

Visitation will be Wednesday May 13, 5:00 -7:00 pm, with Graveside

Service Thursday, May 14, 11:45 am - 12:15 pm. A Celebration of Life

Mass will be held at a later date at Holy Family Catholic Church.

Contributions suggested to be made in his memory to Alzheimer’s

Association or Holy Family Catholic Church.